References: (a) Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) interim final regulations at 20 CFR Section 627.455 and 627.904; (b) Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 7-92 "Transition Guidance for Implementation of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Amendments of 1992"; and (c) TEGL No. 1-93, "Calendar Year 1993 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program." Background: Section VI, Participant and Termination Summary, of the instructions for the JTPA Quarterly Financial Status Report (JQSR) was moved from original Page 6 to revised Page 7 in the Change 1, issued on January 31, 1994. The note on original page 6 was omitted from the beginning of Section VI on revised page 7, where a "new" note was inserted, prior to the instruction for Line 31. Corrected Section VI instructions, containing the original note as well as the new note, are attached. Action Required: State JTPA Liaisons are requested to distribute the revised Pages 7 and 8 to all officials within the State who need such information to implement the new reporting requirements.

Reference: Training and Employment Information Notice (TEIN) No. 20-92. Background: The Targeting, Outreach and Recruitment (TOR) TAG was prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) by Region X and a team of JTPA practitioners, including both Regional and State staff. The project involved a sample of customers in an information exchange to identify needs, experts and model systems. The Guide is being provided to States and Service Delivery Areas to enhance targeting, outreach and recruitment activities necessary to meet the increased emphasis on serving those with serious barriers to employment. The TOR TAG begins with a look at system planning -- how it affects programs and specifically how it relates to targeting, outreach, and recruitment. The Guide then moves to Targeting and addresses the importance of this activity and how it can improve decisions about how the most needy can benefit from services. Next is a chapter on the Marketing Plan, which describes how public relations, outreach, and recruitment can fit neatly into a plan and assure that programs maximize resources while delivering a positive and consistent message to intended audiences. Following this, outreach and recruitment are treated in detail with definitions, concepts and many examples. Each chapter begins with a short introduction and definition of the concept. A description of the purpose and intent is next, followed by a presentation of methods and techniques. Ideas for how to manage the particular function are addressed. Finally, each chapter ends with a complete listing of citations from the Act and Regulations that readers may find helpful. Advance copies of the TAGs were distributed at the DOL sponsored train-the-trainer sessions on Targeting, Outreach and Recruitment held the weeks of November 15, November 29, and December 6. This TAG is part of a series of technical assistance guides and training being developed to assist States and service delivery areas (SDAs) in the implementation of quality JTPA programs. In addition to this TAG, the series include technical assistance guides and training in critical program areas such as: Assessment; Case Management; SDA Monitoring of Service Providers; On-the-Job Training; Financial Management; Procurement; and State Oversight. Distribution: Copies of the TAGs are being provided under separate cover to all State Liaisons for distribution to: -- SDAs (4 copies each); -- State Worker Adjustment Liaison (3 copies); -- State Employment Service Administrator (one copy); and -- State JTPA agency (balance of copies). The TAGs have been prepared in a loose-leaf format suitable for use in a three-ring binder. Computer disks are also being provided to the State Liaisons for distribution of one to each SDA.

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Background: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for assistance from Federal, State, and local agencies in informing potentially eligible individuals about the Earned Income Credit (EIC) and the Advanced Earned Income Credit (AEIC). Tax year 1993 The EIC is a tax benefit for working families with at least one child and income of less than $23,050 in tax year 1993. Eligible families can receive an EIC of as much as $2,364. The EIC is claimed by filing a Federal income tax return and a form called Schedule EIC. Even families whose incomes are so low that they do not owe Federal income tax can get the credit. For most persons, such returns must be filed by April 15, 1994. There are three parts to the 1993 EIC. The first part is the basic EIC for families with one child and is worth a maximum of $1,434 in 1993. For families with more than one child, the basic EIC is worth up to $1,511. The amount of the credit varies according to family income level. The second part is that families with a child born in 1993 can receive an extra EIC benefit of up to $388. The third part is that families that pay at least part of the premiums for a health insurance policy that includes coverage for a child may receive an extra benefit of up to $465. Families that qualify for both the basic EIC and extra credits can receive up to $2,364 for 1993. EIC Amendments Significant changes were enacted in August 1993 that will expand and simplify the EIC. These changes, which are effective for tax year 1994, provide most eligible families with a significantly larger benefit while very low-income workers without children will become eligible for the first time. The new law simplifies the EIC by eliminating the extra credits for families paying health insurance premiums for a child and for families with a child under age one. This revision is to be phased in over 3 years. For 1994, families with one child may receive a maximum benefit of $2,038 and with 2 or more children a maximum benefit of $2,528. For 1996 and years after, families with one child may receive a maximum benefit of $2,040 and with 2 or more children a maximum benefit of $3,370. Advance Payment Option There is a provision in the EIC under which workers can obtain "advance payments." A recent survey indicates that only about 10 percent of eligible workers were aware of this option. It is obtained by filing a W-5 form, called the "Earned Income Credit Advance Payment Certificate," with an employer. The employee would then receive EIC payments in each paycheck. Beginning in 1994, eligible families can receive up to 60 percent of the basic EIC to which they are entitled by paycheck. This could mean as much as $100 more a month for those entitled to the maximum credit. At the end of the year, they would file a Federal income tax return and Schedule EIC to claim the remainder. Program Implications: The Earned Income Credit has significant implications for eligible individuals in employment and training programs. It can increase the resources of EIC eligible participants. As discussed above, persons who receive EIC advance payments can receive up to 60 percent of the EIC as part of their regular wage payments. Since the EIC amounts will increase in future years, through 1996, it will be of increasing benefit to persons who continue to be eligible. Please note that funds received under the EIC are not "income" for Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) purposes and are not considered in determining eligibility for JTPA. Providing EIC information to customers: Because the EIC can provide important financial assistance to eligible families, local JTPA service providers, State Employment Service (ES) offices and Unemployment Insurance (UI) offices should encourage individuals to apply for the credit. This is particularly important for individuals who may not otherwise file a Federal income tax return because of low earnings. A person must file to receive EIC even if he or she does not owe tax. Information on the EIC and the AEIC can routinely be provided as part of the JTPA intake and assessment process, ES application or UI initial claims filing so that potentially eligible individuals may be made aware of the benefits of this credit and the process to obtain the credit. The IRS expects to have publicity posters and information pamphlets available for distribution about mid-April. Agencies that wish to obtain posters for display in local offices should contact the IRS office in their State regarding availability. In addition, ETA staff is continuing to work with the IRS National Office to obtain material which employment and training offices can distribute to individuals. It is always important to recognize that detailed responses to questions about eligibility for the credit, the filing process, and other information should be referred to the IRS. Employment and Training offices should not be or appear to be providing tax advice or services. Action: State JTPA Liaisons, Workers Adjustment Liaisons, and SESA Administrators should assure that customers receive the EIC information, as appropriate.

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