ATTENTION! We are currently providing benefits & services under the termination provisions of the Trade Act. No new petitions are being certified at this time. Workers certified under previous petitions are eligible to apply for training, out-of-area job search, and out-of-area relocation benefits. RTAA, TRA and HCTC are not currently available.

TAA benefits are provided according to the version of the law that was in force at the time the applicable petition was certified; there are small differences in the benefits provided by the different laws. For information on how to determine which law your petition falls under, please refer to the program's FAQ page.

Career Exploration

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program

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Build Your Plan for New Employment

Your TAA Career Planner will evaluate where you are currently and help you figure out where you want to go in your career by asking these basic questions:

1. What are your current skills, such as previous employment, military experience, education, or hobbies?
2. What are your talents, aptitude and interests, such as communication skills or mechanical ability?
3. What job opportunities would be a good fit for you, using data that shows what employers are looking for in an employee?
4. Is training right for you?

If you are interested in training, think about your career goals and start researching the type of education you need, such as earning additional certifications, diplomas, or other higher education degrees. You can also explore registered apprenticeship or on-the-job training options. Research schools you may want to attend and draft a possible schedule that would fit your needs. Visit our training webpage to learn more and use the Training Approval Checklist to help you get organized and figure out your next steps, and bring this information when you meet with your TAA Career Planner to help speed up the process to get you into school.