To answer questions related to the use of Reed Act funds that have arisen since the issuance of Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 18-01.

To inform State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) of the 2003 Monitor Advocate Training being held in Miami, Florida, April 14 -17.

The purpose of this Training and Employment Notice is to provide information to the workforce investment system on the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program and how it impacts the One-Stop system.

To announce the schedule of the FY 2003 BTQ Nonmonetary Determination Evaluation Training Seminars.

To assist the State Workforce Agencies (SWA) in implementing the provisions of the Trade Act of 2002 that amend the current Trade Adjustment Assistance program and repeal the North American Free Trade ¿ Transitional Adjustment Assistance program.

To inform the Workforce Investment System and its service providers of roles and responsibilities involved in responding to the statutorily mandated federalization of airport security. The federal government anticipates that the number of layoffs of current screeners is likely to be substantial, especially in larger airports. The President has requested that the Department of Labor ensure, through the state and local workforce system, the provision of quick, user-friendly, valuable and compassionate help to those current screeners who will lose their jobs through this process. Because the airport security function at all airports must be federalized by November 19, 2002, timely provision of meaningful services will be very important.

In addition, the Workforce Investment System is ideally positioned to assist the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in its efforts to recruit thousands of new security screeners. To date, several of the One-Stop systems in large cities have been responsible for managing TSA job fairs with great success. The Department of Labor is pursuing a more formal partnership role with TSA to assist in recruitment efforts. More information in this regard will be forwarded in the near future.

To announce a new approach for funding and expanding WRIS.

To establish uniform procedures for state workforce agencies (SWAs) on the preparation, submission, and approval of indirect cost rate proposals and/or cost allocation plans.

To announce the publication and distribution of ¡§The Youth Council Toolkit.¡¨