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Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) & North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Qualified Workers
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program is available to those who have lost their jobs or who have had their hours and/or wages reduced as a result of increase foreign imports.

Basic Eligibility Requirements
Determined by petition filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Assistance with this petition is available from the Colorado Department of Labor TAA Center Unit. Eligible persons are notified by the Central Unit and will receive a Certificate of Eligibility.

Program Services
Workers whose employment is adversely affected may apply for TAA. Workers may be eligible for training, a job search allowance, a relocation allowance, and other reemployment services. Additional weekly Trade Readjustment Allowance (TRA) may be payable to eligible workers following the exhaustion of unemployment benefits if an individual is enrolled in a TAA approved training program with in the 16/8 week TRA rule.

To Apply
  • Call 353-3800 ext. 3431 to schedule a appointment to register with Employment Services of Weld County Workforce Center or register with the Employment Services of Weld County on-line here.
  • You will need to register for unemployment by calling the toll free number 1-800-388-5515 or on line www.coloradoworkforce.com.
  • Once you have completed both the previous two steps, call Annette Gutierrez at (970)353-3800 ext 3421 to schedule a TAA orientation.

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