Code of Maine Rules › 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › 597 - BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES › Chapter 1 - RULES GOVERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › Section 597-1-2 - ASSESSING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR TRAINING

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Suitable
				re-employment in the most reasonable period of time is the ultimate goal of
				TAA. Individuals shall participate in the following process when being assessed
				for training under the TAA program:
A. An
				assessment shall be conducted to define the individual's current and potential
				skills, knowledge, interests, aptitudes, and/or capabilities as they relate to
				the needs of the current labor market. The individual shall be given preferred
				assessment tools such as the O'Net Career Exploration Tools, the Test of Adult
				Basic Education ("TABE") and the General Aptitude Test Battery
				("GATB").
B. Throughout the
				assessment process the individual shall be provided assistance on how to define
				what his/her transferable skills are and how to write effective resumes and
				cover letters. The individual shall be shown how to use labor market
				information and how to search for employment opportunities. The CareerCenter
				Case Managers shall also provide assistance with interview techniques, job
				referrals and development.
C. The
				assessment shall summarize the information about an individual's current
				skills, work and educational history, financial resources, physical and mental
				capabilities, interests, and aptitudes; and how this information relates to the
				demands of the current labor market.
D. During the development of the Individual
				Service Strategy (employment plan), a determination shall be made regarding
				whether the individual has the effective skills, physical and mental
				capabilities and education to obtain suitable employment in the current labor
				market. Labor market information shall be used to support documentation that
				justifies if the individual has the existing transferable skills to find
				suitable employment in the current labor market area.
E. If it is determined that some training is
				necessary for the individual to obtain suitable employment, the CareerCenter
				Case Manager and individual shall review what occupational categories are in
				high demand and discuss how these expanding occupations relate to the
				individual's interest, skills and capabilities.
F. The CareerCenter Case Manager shall work
				with the individual to define what skill level and specific training is needed
				and to identify the shortest program available that provides the desired skill
				level to assist the individual in returning to suitable employment. Labor
				market information shall be used to support documentation that justifies that
				there is a reasonable expectation of suitable employment at the completion of
				training.
G. The individual must
				meet the six conditions for approval of training referred to in this Chapter
				before training can be approved. The CareerCenter Case Manager shall document
				in the assessment how the individual meets these six criteria for approval of
				training. The state administrative agency shall be responsible for determining
				if an individual meets all the criteria.