To transmit the subject computation for State Workforce Agency usage in computing minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared during the second quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2012.

To assist State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) or agencies designated by Governors as "Cooperating State Agencies" (CSAs) (also jointly referred to as "States," "Recipients," "Grantees," "Applicant," or "You") in gaining access to FY 2021 TAA Program TaOA funds by completing and submitting Standard Form (SF) 424, Application for Federal Assistance, through www.grants.gov.

1) To provide successful strategies to the public workforce system for connecting individuals with transportation to jobs and training, and
2) to help businesses access a diverse workforce.

To assist State Workforce Agencies or agencies designated by Governors as "Cooperating State Agencies" (CSAs) (also jointly referred to as "states") by: 1) identifying the FY 2021 Initial Allocation of TaOA funding amounts to states; 2) describing the formula methodology used by the Department of Labor (Department) to calculate these amounts; and 3) providing the process for states to request TAA Program reserve funds for TaOA. TaOA includes training, job search allowances, relocation allowances, employment and case management services, and related state administration.

To ensure states are aware that:
1) the social security survivors and old age retirement annuities and the Federal civilian pensions annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will increase for calendar year 2012, and
2) COLA information may be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Web site.

To provide guidelines for the FY 2021 UI RESEA grants and to invite State Workforce Agencies to submit applications for funding.

To remind the workforce community that during the COVID-19 Pandemic, ETA Advisories issued using the following signature block "SUZAN G. LEVINE /s/" constitute official guidance.

To announce the release and availability of an interim report, "Veterans' Licensing and Certification Demonstration;" and to provide an overview of a framework to help states accelerate licensing and certification into civilian occupations by veterans and transitioning military service members.

To strongly encourage states to expend their allotment from the $500 million special distribution under the Recovery Act as quickly as feasible and prudent in accordance with the intent of the Recovery Act to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery.

To ensure states are aware of the locality-based salary rates for certain Federal civilian employees.