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TAA Comparison

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Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA)
 Up to 104 weeks of cash payments for workers enrolled in full-time training
 Up to 130 weeks of cash payments if the worker was also enrolled in remedial training
Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA)
 Up to 130 weeks of cash payments for workers enrolled in full-time training
 Up to 156 weeks of cash payments if the worker was also enrolled in remedial training

Training Enrollment Deadlines
 Workers must be enrolled in training 8 weeks after
certification or 16 weeks after layoff, whichever is later, in order to receive TRA

Training Enrollment Deadlines
 Workers must be enrolled in training 26 weeks after certification or layoff, whichever is later, in order to receive TRA
Job Search Allowances
 90% of allowable costs, up to $1,250 Job
Training Enrollment Deadlines
 Workers must be enrolled in training 26 weeks after certification or layoff, whichever is later, in order to receive TRA
Relocation Allowances
 90% of costs, up to the statutory limit for Federal Employees
 Provides an additional lump sum payment of up to $1,250

Relocation Allowances
 100% of costs, up to the statutory limit for Federal Employees
 Provides an additional lump sum payment of up to $1,500

Training Services
 Training may only be approved on a full-time basis
 Certified workers may not begin approved training until they have been totally or partially separated from adversely affected employment
Training Services
 Training may be approved on a full-time or part-time basis, although full-time training is required for TRA eligibility.
 Certified workers may begin approved training when threatened with separation from adversely affected employment
 
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