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Supplemental Wages for Trade Impacted Workers

Get extra money (“wage subsidy”) if you lost your job due to foreign trade and you are over the age of 50. This service is also known as Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance or "RTAA". (As of 2023) this subsidy is no longer available, but may return in the future. This article remains as a reference.

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Get extra money (“wage subsidy”) if you lost your job due to foreign trade and you are over the age of 50. This service is also known as Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance or "RTAA". (As of 2023) this subsidy is no longer available, but may return in the future. This article remains as a reference.

Workforce Development Program for Individuals Affected by Foreign Trade

Workforce Development Program for Individuals Affected by Foreign Trade

This program provides education and employment opportunities for workers who have lost their job due to foreign trade. Individuals can us this program to get the skills, resources, and support they need to find a new job. This program is considered a work-first program. So, searching for a suitable job is required before some services can be requested. You must be covered by a federally Certified Trade Petition to request services.