To announce the availability of up to $50 million for Dislocated Worker Training (DWT) National Emergency Grants (NEGs). If more than the currently anticipated level of funds becomes available and the number of acceptable proposals exceeds $50 million, the Department reserves the right to make awards in excess of $50 million.

To advise states that recent changes restrict the use of and access to Social Security Numbers (SSNs) in the unemployment insurance (UI) program.

To announce the release and availability of the Five-Year Research and Evaluation Strategic Plan for 2012-2017

To provide State Workforce Agencies or agencies designated by Governors as "Cooperative State Agencies" (CSAs) (also jointly referred to as "states") with the formula methodology the Department of Labor (Department, or We) used to develop the FY 2013 initial allocation, and to describe the process by which states may request TAA program reserve funds. The term "Program Funds," used below, refers to the funds appropriated for states to provide Training, Employment and Case Management Services, Job Search Allowances, and Relocation Allowances, including the State Administration of these benefits and services to trade-affected workers.

To announce the release and availability of the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) report:  Evaluation of the National Farmworker Jobs Program

To announce the release and availability of ETA Occasional Papers:  Evaluation of the Aging Worker Initiative:  Interim Report and Evaluation of the Aging Worker Initiative:  Final Report.

To announce the release and availability of the Comparison of State Unemployment Insurance Laws 2013.

To provide the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) with final funding allotments for the administration of the WOTC program through September 30, 2013.

To respond to questions from State Workforce Agencies designated by Governors as “Cooperating State Agencies” (also jointly referred to as “states”) that administer the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program, as amended by the TAAEA.

To provide policy and program guidance for the development, management, and delivery of Labor Market Information and Workforce Information (LMI-WI) funded through WIGS for services to job seekers, employers, educators, economic developers, and others.