To encourage states to review their policies and procedures on state-approved training for the unemployment insurance (UI) program and to provide recommended policies.

To provide Program Year (PY) 2018 preparation and submission instructions, establish PY 2018 performance goals, and convey PY 2018 grant allotments.

To rescind TEGL No. 11-07, Change 1 as it is no longer necessary with regard to the provision of clarifying procedures for State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) National Processing Centers (NPCs) involved in the processing of H-2A labor certification applications for temporary agricultural employment of foreign workers in the United States (U.S.).

To announce and solicit nominees for a UI Benefit Financing Seminar scheduled to be held October 23- 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

The purpose of this advisory is to inform the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) of two new WOTC targeted groups and to provide guidance for the effective and timely implementation of eligibility certification for these new groups.

To direct states currently operating RESEA programs to continue RESEA activities in a manner consistent with their approved FY 2017 RESEA grant application, provide final FY 2018 funding allotments, identify provisions of FY 2017 RESEA operating guidance that will remain in effect during FY 2018, and inform states of new flexibilities available for administration of the RESEA program.

To advise states of a change in the recipient of UC Modernization incentive payment applications.

To provide further clarification on match requirements and allowable construction costs under the YouthBuild Program.

To request Area of Substantial Unemployment (ASU) designations in each state as defined in WIA in order to allot funds under the Act for the period beginning July 1, 2010.

To announce the timeline for data collection and reporting using the 2018 amended version of the PIRL for performance data collection and submission through WIPS.