To inform the workforce investment system of the data validation initiative for employment and training programs.

To transmit the Experience Rating Index (ERI) for states for rate years 1998-2002.

This guidance letter updates the procedures states should follow to apply for WIA Section 503 Incentive Grants.

To respond to questions concerning implementation of the TEUC extension for displaced airline and related workers.

To provide State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) instructions for implementing the changes to the TEUC program related to displaced airline and related workers.

To solicit the participation of four state UI agencies to test a measure of the reemployment rate of UI claimants.

To announce the Workforce Innovations 2003: Fueling America¿s Economic Engine conference to be held in Washington, D.C., from July 8 ¿ 10, at the Marriott Wardman-Park Hotel.

To announce the release and availability of the Spanish translation of the O*NET 4.0 Database. The content of this O*NET database, in Spanish, is congruent with the English version of the O*NET 4.0 database. It may be used by states, public and private organizations to develop Spanish language products and applications incorporating O*NET information.

To provide guidance on ETA plans to deobligate Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs formula funds for Program Year (PY) 2002 as required of Public Law 108-7, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003.

To announce the release of the new 4.0 version of O*NET® OnLine (http://online.onetcenter.org). As an Internet application, O*NET OnLine allows users to view the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database. The new version of O*NET OnLine is easier to navigate, has enhanced search capabilities, and provides quicker access to information. To assist users in navigating this new version of the tool, attached is a desk aid entitled, Using the New and Improved O*NET® OnLine.