To inform the workforce investment system of the implementation of common performance measures for job training and employment programs in 2004.

To notify States of the Federal Register Notice for public comment on the WIA/Wagner-Peyser Act State Planning Guidances for Program Year (PY) 2009, and notify States of planned consultations for the development of Planning Guidances for PY 2010 and subsequent years.

To announce the release and availability of the O*NET® Ability Profiler¿, a paper-and-pencil instrument to assess individuals¿ relative strengths in nine ability areas for purposes of career exploration, career planning, and career counseling.

To inform the states about plans for transmitting to them Census 2000 updated statistics on persons in poverty or below the Lower Living Standard Income Level, for use in future annual WIA within state allocation formulas, beginning with PY2004 (notwithstanding any statutory changes made as part of the WIA reauthorization process).

To increase awareness of Federal training and education tax credits that may be available to One-Stop Career Center customers, particularly those not eligible for training assistance under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

To announce the release of the new 4.0 version of O*NET® OnLine (http://online.onetcenter.org). As an Internet application, O*NET OnLine allows users to view the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database. The new version of O*NET OnLine is easier to navigate, has enhanced search capabilities, and provides quicker access to information. To assist users in navigating this new version of the tool, attached is a desk aid entitled, Using the New and Improved O*NET® OnLine.

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announces the release and availability of a report entitled: Evaluation of State Implementation of Section 303(k), SSA.

To provide information to the workforce investment system on the YouthBuild program and encourage collaboration at the local level to leverage resources for serving young adults.

To announce the Workforce Innovations 2003: Fueling America¿s Economic Engine conference to be held in Washington, D.C., from July 8 ¿ 10, at the Marriott Wardman-Park Hotel.

To announce the release and availability of the Spanish translation of the O*NET 4.0 Database. The content of this O*NET database, in Spanish, is congruent with the English version of the O*NET 4.0 database. It may be used by states, public and private organizations to develop Spanish language products and applications incorporating O*NET information.