Your job moved overseas
You may be eligible for assistance under the federal Trade Act if you lost your job or your hours were cut due to foreign imports or shifts of U.S. production. A petition must be filed with the U.S. Department of Labor to certify that the loss of employment or hours qualifies for this program.Trade adjustment assistance may include:
- Employment and vocational counseling to help you prepare for a job search;
- Training in skills for a new occupation, basic or remedial education, literacy, or English as a second language;
- A job-search allowance to cover your expenses in finding a job outside your normal commuting area;
- A relocation allowance to cover expenses for moving to a new area for a job; and
- Additional financial support after your unemployment benefits run out, as long as you are enrolled in an approved full-time training program.
For more information, call your nearest WorkSource office or go to the Trade Adjustment Assistance site.
