TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE LETTER No. 04-18
Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 04-18
National Health Emergency Phase Two: Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants to Address the Opioid Crisis
To describe how the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) interprets the statutory and regulatory requirements of the National Dislocated Worker Grant Program's disaster grants (Disaster Recovery DWGs) as they apply to the unique challenges of the opioid crisis. Under this guidance, eligible applicants can obtain Disaster Recovery DWGs to create disaster-relief employment as well as to provide employment and training activities, including supportive services, to address economic and workforce impacts related to widespread opioid use, addiction, and overdose.
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 the appropriate ETA Regional Office.