The purpose of this advisory is to inform the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) of two new WOTC targeted groups and to provide guidance for the effective and timely implementation of eligibility certification for these new groups.

To direct states currently operating RESEA programs to continue RESEA activities in a manner consistent with their approved FY 2017 RESEA grant application, provide final FY 2018 funding allotments, identify provisions of FY 2017 RESEA operating guidance that will remain in effect during FY 2018, and inform states of new flexibilities available for administration of the RESEA program.

To advise states of a change in the recipient of UC Modernization incentive payment applications.

To provide further clarification on match requirements and allowable construction costs under the YouthBuild Program.

To request Area of Substantial Unemployment (ASU) designations in each state as defined in WIA in order to allot funds under the Act for the period beginning July 1, 2010.

To announce the timeline for data collection and reporting using the 2018 amended version of the PIRL for performance data collection and submission through WIPS.

The purpose of this guidance is to issue a revised youth reporting form Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Form 9085 (Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Control No. 1205-0422) and instructions, which incorporate reporting requirements for the Recovery Act.

In June 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) on Expanding Apprenticeships in America, which lays out an expanded vision for apprenticeship in America. This Training and Employment Notice provides a framework for an important part of this expanded approach: industry-recognized apprenticeship programs. This new initiative encourages trade and professional associations, employers, educational institutions, unions, labor-management organizations, states, and other third parties to collaborate to create new, industry-driven apprenticeship solutions.

To transmit instructions for implementing the revised TAPR.

To provide State Workforce Agencies with:

1. Preliminary FY 2019 base resource planning targets for UI operations to be used in planning and developing State Quality Service Plans (SQSP);
2. General guidelines for FY 2019 resource planning; and
3. An explanation of how the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) allocates base resources among states.