To transmit the subject computation for State Workforce Agency usage in computing minimum weekly DUA amounts for all major disasters declared during the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.

To remind the workforce investment system of the performance reporting requirements and associated timelines for submitting quarterly and annual reports and data validation results for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) title IB programs and title ID National Emergency Grants; the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service; activities authorized under chapter 41 of title 38 United States Code (Local Veterans’ Employment Representative and Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program); the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program; the Indian and Native American Program (INAP); and the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP).

To convey the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 grant funding allotments and application requirements for the State Workforce Development Agencies, also known as State Workforce Agencies (SWA).

To encourage states to review their policies and procedures on state-approved training for the unemployment insurance (UI) program and to provide recommended policies.

To provide Program Year (PY) 2018 preparation and submission instructions, establish PY 2018 performance goals, and convey PY 2018 grant allotments.

To rescind TEGL No. 11-07, Change 1 as it is no longer necessary with regard to the provision of clarifying procedures for State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) National Processing Centers (NPCs) involved in the processing of H-2A labor certification applications for temporary agricultural employment of foreign workers in the United States (U.S.).

To announce and solicit nominees for a UI Benefit Financing Seminar scheduled to be held October 23- 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

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.