Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)

Under the Trade Act, workers whose employment is adversely affected by increased imports may apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance. TAA includes a variety of benefits and re-employment services to help unemployed workers prepare for and obtain suitable employment. Workers may be eligible for training, job search allowances, relocation allowances, a job search program and other re-employment services.

Steps to take:

Contact your local unemployment office and ask if a petition has been filed by your company.
Make an appointment to meet with the TAA Liaison at McHenry County College. At that appointment we will have you complete an application for admissions, attend an online orientation session and schedule Math and English Placement test.
Make an appointment to meet with and Academic Advisor to complete an Academic Planning Worksheet.
Your program of study must be completed within a two year period and you are required by the TAA regulations to be a full-time student (12 credit hours or more) each semester.
Make a follow-up appointment with the TAA Liaison to complete your application for assistance.
Make an appointment with the TAA Case Manager at the IETC to submit your application. Once your application has been submitted it can take 4-6 weeks for the approval from the regional office in Chicago.
Once approved, you will receive an award letter. At that time you may complete the registration process and enroll for classes.
Once you have registered, you have to contact the Bursar office every semester that you register. Failure to do so will result in you being dropped from your classes.

Do you want more information about TAA Petitions and Determinations?

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Need more information or want to schedule an appointment?

Nancy Léger
Workforce Services Assistant
Phone: (815) 455-8598 Fax: (815) 479-7550
E-mail: nleger@mchenry.edu