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Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) grant and grant modification, as well as a WIA Rapid Response grant modification and authorizing a fiscal year (FY) 2014 emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,240,495.95.
Staff Summary
* The TAA grant of $914,686.74 includes funds to pay tuition, fees and books for ninety-six workers impacted by eleven TAA certified dislocation events.
* The grant period is through September 30, 2015.
* The TAA grant modification of $318,906.66 includes funds to pay tuition, fees and books
and costs associated with payment processing for fifty-one workers impacted by sixteen TAA certified dislocation events.
* The grant period is through September 30, 2014.
* The WIA Rapid Response Grant modification of $6,902.55 includes funding for costs related to eligible transportation and support services to for the unemployed individuals certified as eligible under the Trade Act and enrolled in occupational training.
* The grant period is through June 30, 2015.
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WHEREAS, The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has accepted and provided a TAA grant totaling $914,686.74 to the Lake County Workforce Development Department; and,
WHEREAS, The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has provided a TAA grant modification totaling $318,906.66 to the Lake County Workforce Development Department; and
WHEREAS, The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has provided a WIA Rapid Response grant modification totaling $6,902.55 to the Lake County Workforce Development Department; and
WHEREAS, these grants are for the program period of June 30, 2015, to provide services to individuals from dislocation events and certified under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act; and
WHEREAS, this funding is expected to cover participant direct training and support service costs and payme...
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