TEGL 12-23

2023
2024
Subject

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2024; PY 2024 Allotments for the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) Program; and PY 2024 Allotments of Workforce Information Grants to States and Outlying Areas

Purpose

To provide information to states and outlying areas on WIOA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities program allotments for PY 2024; PY 2024 allotments for the Wagner-Peyser Act ES Program, as required by section 6(b)(5) of the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended; and the allotments of Workforce Information Grants to states for PY 2024.

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Contact

Questions regarding these allotments may be directed to the appropriate Regional Office. Information on allotments and planning requirements may also be found on the ETA Web site at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta.

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OWI : Office of Workforce Investment
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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES 
ALL STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS

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JOSÉ JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ 
Assistant Secretary

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No. 12-23
TEGL 12-23-A.pdf (1.95 MB)

TEGL 12-21 Change 2

2023
2024
Subject

Foreign Labor Certification Grant Planning Guidance for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022 through FY 2024, Change 2

Purpose

To provide updated guidance to State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) regarding foreign labor certification activities, and announce the allotments for FY 2024 foreign labor certification grants.

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Contact

SWA staff should direct all financial questions to the OFLC National Office at FLC.Grant@dol.gov.

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OFLC : Office of Foreign Labor Certification
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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCY ADMINISTRATORS

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JOSÉ JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ
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No. 12-21, Change 2

TEGL 11-23 Change 1

2023
2024
Subject

Corrected Attachment I to Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 11-23

Purpose

This Change 1 corrects the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 state formula allocations in Attachment I for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) program.

Active
Contact

Please direct inquiries to the appropriate ETA Regional Office and copy OUI.RESEA@dol.gov.

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OUI : Office of Unemployment Insurance
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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

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LENITA JACOBS-SIMMONS 
Deputy Assistant Secretary

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No. 11-23, Change 1

TEGL 11-23

2023
2024
Subject

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Funding Allotments and Operating Guidance for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grants

Purpose

To provide guidelines for the FY 2024 UI RESEA grants and to invite State Workforce Agencies to submit a RESEA State Plan.

Active
Contact

Please direct inquiries to the appropriate ETA Regional Office and copy OUI.RESEA@dol.gov.  For technical questions about evaluations please contact RESEA@abtassoc.com and for questions about grants.gov to support@grants.gov.

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OUI : Office of Unemployment Insurance
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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

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BRENT PARTON 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
 

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TEGL 10-23

2023
2024
Subject

Reducing Administrative Barriers to Improve Customer Experience in Grant Programs Administered by the Employment and Training Administration

Purpose

The purpose of this guidance is to provide grant recipients direction in developing policies, procedures, and practices that reduce unnecessary administrative barriers to serving customers seeking employment and training services.

Rescinded
Contact

Please direct inquiries to the appropriate Regional Office or your ETA Federal Project Officer.

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Reason for Cancellation/Recission

TEGL No. 10-23, Change 1, changes the status of TEGL No. 10-23 to rescinded. Rescission of Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 10-23: Reducing Administrative Barriers to Improve Customer Experience in Grant Programs Administered by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES 
STATE WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATORS 
STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS 
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARD CHAIRS AND DIRECTORS 
AMERICAN JOB CENTER DIRECTORS
STATE LABOR COMMISSIONERS 
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT SECTION 166 INDIAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN GRANTEES 
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT SECTION 167 MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKER JOBS PROGRAM GRANTEES 
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT SECTION 169 REENTRY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES GRANTEES AND OTHER DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT SECTION 171 YOUTHBUILD GRANTEES
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM GRANTEES

From

BRENT PARTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
 

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TEGL No. 10-23, Change 1

TEGL 09-23

2023
2024
Subject

Requirements, Priorities, and Technical Assistance for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Stand-Alone State Plans for Program Years (PYs) 2024-2027 for States, Territories, and Outlying Areas

Purpose

To provide states, territories, and outlying areas with guidance for submission of four-year SCSEP Stand-Alone State Plans, including the submission process and deadline for submission. Note that, while this guidance aligns with the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) guidance in many instances, this TEGL pertains only to states that are submitting a SCSEP Stand-Alone State Plan for PYs 2024-2027. States that are including SCSEP as part of a Combined State Plan for 2024-2027 should refer to Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 04-23 that the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) issued on October 31, 2023 for instructions on submission of Combined State Plans.

Active
Contact

Please direct inquiries to the appropriate Regional Office.

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OWI : Office of Workforce Investment
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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM GRANTEES 
STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNORS 
STATE AND TERRITORIAL WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATORS 
STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS 
STATE WORKFORCE BOARD CHAIRS

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BRENT PARTON 
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TEGL 09-23.pdf (392.29 KB)

TEGL 08-23

2023
2024
Subject

Information Technology (IT) Implementation and Support Funding for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) State and Territorial Grantees for Program Year (PY) 2023

Purpose

To announce the availability of $9.5 million to assist SCSEP state and territory grantees with IT implementation and support costs related to the Department of Labor transition and implementation of the new Grantee Performance Management System (GPMS) case management tool. These grants will be funded through SCSEP recaptured funds.

Active
Contact

Questions regarding this guidance should be directed to Grant Specialist Flowers.Jeannette@dol.gov.

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OWI : Office of Workforce Investment
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SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) GRANTEES
STATE AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNORS
STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARD EXECUTIVES

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BRENT PARTON
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No. 08-23
TEGL 08-23 PDF.pdf (845.79 KB)

TEGL 16-22 Change 1

2023
2024
Subject

Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 16-22, Revised ETA-9130 Financial Report Instructions and Additional Guidance

Purpose

This Change provides clarification/updates to the ETA-9130 financial reporting guidance contained in Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 16-22.

Active
Contact

Please direct any inquiries as follows:
a. Questions on this Guidance – please contact your assigned regional representative or the appropriate regional office.
b. Assistance with Completing the ETA-9130 Financial Reports – please contact your assigned regional representative or the appropriate regional office.
c. Questions on the Final ETA-9130 Financial Report – please consult with the Closeout Specialist assigned to the award and copy your assigned regional representative.
d. Technical Assistance with the Online Reporting System – please contact the PMS Helpdesk at: PMSSupport@psc.hhs.gov and copy your assigned regional representative. Recipients also have the option to submit an online ticket at: https://gditshared.servicenowservices.com/hhs_pms.
To facilitate a prompt response, please include the following information in your request:
• Recipient name
• Grant number
• Quarter end date of the report for which technical assistance is needed
• Contact name and telephone number (in the event a telephone call is needed)
• Description of the issue
e. Grant Closeout Information – please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/management/closeout.

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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES 
STATE WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATORS 
STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS 
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARD CHAIRS AND DIRECTORS 
ALL DIRECT ETA GRANT RECIPIENTS

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BRENT PARTON 
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TEGL 06-23 Change 1

2023
2024
Subject

Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 06-23, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2024

Purpose

This Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 06-23 conveys additional Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 WOTC funding allotments and application requirements for State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), based on funding appropriated through a continuing resolution (CR) through February 2, 2024. The rest of TEGL No. 06-23 remains the same.

Active
Contact

Please direct inquiries to the appropriate Regional WOTC Coordinator listed on the WOTC website at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wotc/contact/regional-offices.

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OWI : Office of Workforce Investment
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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES
STATE WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATORS
WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT COORDINATORS

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BRENT PARTON 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

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TEGL 07-23

2023
2024
Subject

Ongoing Operations of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers Program During Phase-Out Termination 

Purpose

To advise and provide clarity to State Workforce Agencies or agencies designated by Governors as “Cooperating State Agencies” (CSAs or “States”) on the ongoing required activities under the TAA Program pending reauthorization.

Active
Contact

Please direct inquiries to the appropriate Regional Office.

Originating Office
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Program Office
OTAA : Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Record Type
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STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES
STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS
AFFILIATE AMERICAN JOB CENTER MANAGERS
COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN JOB CENTER MANAGERS
STATE WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATORS
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARD CHAIRS AND DIRECTORS
STATE LABOR COMMISSIONERS
STATE UI DIRECTORS
RAPID RESPONSE COORDINATORS
TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE LEADS

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BRENT PARTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
 

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