TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE LETTER No. 02-18
Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 02-18
Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants
To announce the availability of up to $100 million for Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs), with funding amounts of up to $8 million for each award. This grant will enable successful applicants to address ongoing or emerging workforce and economic challenges by providing training and career services to dislocated workers seeking reentry into the workforce, and increasing their skill levels to become competitive for growing or high-demand employment opportunities. Available funds for this grant could be reduced by other, unforeseen DWG funding needs, such as natural disasters and national emergencies, including national health emergencies such as the opioid crisis.
STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES
STATE WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATORS
STATE WORKFORCE LIAISONS
STATE AND LOCAL WORKFORCE BOARDS AND CHAIRS
STATE LABOR COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM GRANTEES
ROSEMARY LAHASKY
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Questions regarding this guidance should be directed to Grant Specialist Diane Easterling at Easterling.Diane@dol.gov.