The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program helps workers who have lost their jobs as a result of international trade get back to work. The TAA program offers a variety of benefits and services to eligible workers, including job training, income support, job search and relocation allowances, a tax credit to help pay the costs of health insurance, and a wage subsidy to workers 50 years of age and older.

Illinois Trade Program Contact Information:

Susan Boggs and/or Janet S. Rosentreter
Illinois TAA Coordinators
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Office of Employment and Training

HOW TO APPLY

A copy of the petition should also be submitted to the State of Illinois TAA Coordinators listed above.

Click Here to File a Petition On-Line

2011 TAAEA Petition Form
2011 TAAEA Spanish Petition Form

USDOL Contact Information

U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5428
Washington, DC 20210
Phone - 202-693-3560 or 1-888-DOL-OTAA (1-888-365-6822)
Fax - 202-693-3584, 3585
http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact


USEFUL LINKS/RESOURCES

http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact - The US Department of Labor's site on the TAA Program benefits, petitions, determinations, etc.

http://www.doleta.gov/ - The US Department of Labor's main site for employment and training.

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