To provide:

1. Preliminary FY 2017 dollars and staff year base resource planning targets for UI operations to be used in planning and developing State Quality Service Plans (SQSP);
2. General guidelines for FY 2017 resource planning; and
3. An explanation of how the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) allocates base resources among states.

To announce the availability of up to $65 million for Reemployment & System Integration (RSI) Dislocated Worker Grants (RSI-DWGs) of up to $1.1 million per State (including Outlying Areas), to support high quality service delivery and improve employment outcomes for dislocated workers, including those who are also unemployment insurance claimants or long-term unemployed, through investment in integrated technology solutions that support connectivity across programs and services provided to dislocated workers. These grants will be funded through the National Dislocated Worker Grant program.

To provide guidance and information on the requirement to have participants of the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service's (VETS) homeless veterans programs enroll in WIOA title I workforce programs available through AJCs.

To notify State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) of the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 funds for activities that support improved operations through the prevention and detection of UI improper benefit payments, state performance improvements, and addressing outdated Information Technology (IT) system infrastructures.

To initiate the SQSP process, provide supplemental instructions, and define additional requirements for the FY 2017 SQSP.

The purpose of this Training and Employment Notice is to share broadly materials developed by the Department of Labor regarding compliance with the Final Rule entitled, Implementing Executive Order 13559: Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships with Faith-based and Other Neighborhood Organizations.

To provide information about services available from Centers for Independent Living (CIL) and American Job Centers (AJC), as well as strengthen opportunities for collaboration between CILs and AJCs that can improve employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities.

This Change 1 replaces and makes corrections to the previously issued Training and Employment Notice 3-16 to inform workforce system agencies about the free resources available through the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Toll Free Help Line (TFHL) 1-877-US2 JOBS (1-877-872-5627; TTY 1-877-889-5627), and to encourage the increased usage by American Job Centers and state and local governments.

To provide State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) with information on the modification of the Upgrade Plan following the installation of new Sun Server X4-2 computer systems.

To transmit a corrected Attachment C providing the Text of Sections 513, 560 and 3503 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, Pub. L. 114-92.

To disseminate state Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP) targets for the BYE UI Integrity Performance Measure for the calendar year (CY) 2015 performance period and provide information on this measure for future performance periods.

To increase awareness about the free resources available through the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Toll Free Help Line (TFHL) 1-877-US2 JOBS (1-877-872-5627), and to encourage the increased usage by American Job Centers and state and local governments. The TFHL resource is intended to give the public and the workforce development community universal access to employment and training information, programs and services. The service is available in over 140 languages and provides ease of access to a wide range of DOL specific programs and resources.

To assist State Workforce Agencies or agencies designated by Governors as "Cooperating State Agencies" (CSAs) (also jointly referred to as "states") in administering the TAA program (as described below in Section 3) by identifying the FY 2016 Second Distribution amounts to states and describing the formula methodology the Department of Labor (Department) used to calculate these amounts; and to describe the process for states to request TAA Program reserve funds for training, employment and case management services, job search allowances, relocation allowances, and related state administration.

To inform the workforce system of updates to the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA's) 9130 Financial Report and Instructions (hereafter referred to as ETA-9130 or 9130), and to provide information and additional guidance regarding new and revised reporting requirements. The 9130 reporting instructions are the primary sources for detailed instructions to complete and submit financial reports, and this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) should be used as a supplemental resource. The appropriate program rules, regulations, and terms and conditions of the grant award may also contain specific reporting guidelines. Therefore, this TEGL does not contain information about all sections or line items on the 9130; rather it only covers areas where additional clarification or guidance will help ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.

To inform states regarding the new selection process for designating low performing states as "High Priority" and the process for removal from that designation.

To further clarify the use of YouthBuild funds expended under each Program Year's (PY) grant awards

To announce the release and availability of a final report, Veterans' Licensing and Certification Demonstration - A Summary of State Experiences, Preliminary Findings, and Cost Estimates: Final Report; September 2015; and to provide an overview of a framework to help states accelerate licensing and certification into civilian occupations by veterans preliminary findings and relevant cost estimates.

To provide policy and program guidance for the development, management, and delivery of workforce and labor market information (WLMI) funded through WIGS.

To inform State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), State Monitor Advocates (SMAs), and Regional Monitor Advocates (RMAs) of the 2016 "Monitor Advocate National Training" sponsored by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The training will be held at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel in Tampa, Florida from July 19-21, 2016. (See attachment for meeting agenda.)

The purpose of this Training and Employment Notice (TEN) is to announce the advance posting of the WIOA final regulations, specifically:

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Joint Rule for Unified and Combined State Plans, Performance Accountability, and the One-Stop System Joint Provisions; Final Rule
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Department of Labor-Only; Final Rule
• Programs and Activities Authorized by the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act); Final Rule
• State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program; State Supported Employment Services Program; Limitations on Use of Subminimum Wage; Final Rule
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Miscellaneous Program Changes; Final Rule

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Common Performance Reporting; OMB Control No. 1205-0526
• DOL-Only Performance Accountability, Information, and Reporting System; OMB Control No. 1205-0521