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| Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development News Release |
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Governor
Jim Doyle
Secretary
Roberta Gassman |
News Media Contact
Rose Lynch
608/266-6753
e-mail: news@dwd.state.wi.us
fax: 608/266-1784 |
Dislocated Workers to Receive Assistance
Pleasant Prairie –
Governor Jim Doyle announced today the availability of additional reemployment
services for workers who lost jobs or suffered reduced work hours as a result
of increased imports. Eligible workers include all
workers of Sanmina - SCI
Corporation, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin who became or will become totally or
partially separated from employment on or after December 20, 2003 through
January 24, 2007.
“I am pleased that we are able to offer additional
assistance to these workers,” Governor Doyle said. “Some of Wisconsin’s most
hard working and highly motivated workers have faced tough economic times, and
this additional federal funding will help them get back into the workforce.”
The services, administered by the Department of Workforce
Development (DWD), are available through local Job Centers. The services are
funded through the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. They
include retraining and reemployment services tailored to meet the needs of the
individual workers. Major activities and services for which these workers may
qualify are:
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Training for employment in another job
or career.
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Income Support, known as trade
readjustment allowances (TRA).
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Job Search Allowance to cover expenses
incurred in seeking employment outside normal commuting areas.
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Relocation Allowances for approved
relocation expenses to relocate to a new area of employment.
“This federal funding will increase our capacity to serve
all workers in the area, as we reconnect unemployed workers to employment as
quickly as possible,” said DWD Secretary Roberta Gassman.
Individuals interested in receiving reemployment
assistance should contact a local Job Center or visit the DWD Internet site
http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dws/programs/dislocated/default.htm. Call
888/258-9966
toll-free to find the nearest Job Center location.
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