To respond to questions concerning implementation of the TEUC extension for 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 provide State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) instructions for implementing the changes to the TEUC program related to displaced airline and related workers.

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 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 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 provide state workforce agencies (SWAs) with information about their responsibilities related to advance payments of health insurance premiums available to eligible TAA/TRA recipients as part of the HCTC program.

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.

To provide adjusted funding levels for Program Year (PY) 2002 allotments for the dislocated worker program under WIA Title I Section 132(c) on recapture and reallotment.

To provide states and outlying areas with FY 2003 Congressional Rescissions for WIA Adults and Dislocated Workers; WIA Title I Adults and Dislocated Workers and Youth Activities allotments for PY 2003; final allotments for PY 2003 public employment service (ES) activities, as required by Section 6(b)(5) of the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended; Reemployment Services allotments for PY 2003; Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work (WtW) Tax Credit allotments for FY 2003.