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If you have experienced a company layoff at anytime you may be eligible for free training and additional lifetime employment benefits even if you are currently working. Federal funds are available for qualifying workers through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program.
Benefits include training and job search assistance, as well as other opportunities. Have questions about your eligibility? Contact us at AskTAA@dwd.IN.gov or call 317-232-7367.
Go to a TAA meeting anytime during the posted hours to meet with a TAA Case Manager and determine your TAA eligibility. If eligible, begin training to earn a post-secondary credential, associate degree or higher - all at no cost to you.
TAA Success Stories
David Eli | South Bend, IN (St. Joseph County)
David was separated from Manchester Tank, where he worked as a quality clerk. Upon separation, his case manager worked with Region 2 and an employer to develop an apprenticeship plan for a Safety Manager.
David successfully completed the one-year apprenticeship, obtaining six credentials from Purdue MEP while completing work-based training as the Safety Manager at Marson International, earning $40/hour. David addressed key safety concerns including fire safety and flooding.
He created a safety team that meets regularly and is happy to report the company has not had a work-related OSHA recordable injury for 16+ weeks.
Nato Kobiashvili | Mishawaka, IN (St. Joseph County)
Nato was separated from Harman International, where she worked as a Machine Operator. She had been utilizing her employer’s tuition assistance program and knew she wanted to continue that education.
Nato was approved for TAA training and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business, with a concentration in HR Management from Indiana University South Bend. She was able to obtain employment at Beacon Health prior to graduation, due in large part to her training internship.
Since graduation, Nato has received a promotion and is now working as an HR System Administrator, earning $10/hour more than separation. Nato has expressed her gratitude for TAA’s “monumental role” in the new opportunities in her career.
Timothy Witherow | South Bend, IN (St. Joseph County)
Tim was separated from Tenneco/Federal Mogul where he had worked as a Foundry Machine Operator. He attended the TAA Orientation and was immediately interested in the training benefit.
Tim had decades of welding experience but no credentials to back it up. A training plan was approved, and Tim attended Ivy Tech Community College and obtained a Technical Certificate in Welding Technology. He maintained straight A’s throughout the duration of his yearlong program.
Upon completion of training, Tim was hired as a Career & Technical Education Instructor at a local high school, where he teaches auto mechanics and welding. Tim’s new employment has him earning $10.00/hour more than separation!
Jimmie Wolf | Chandler, IN (Warrick County)
Jimmie was separated from Pittsburgh Glass Works, where he worked in production as a Team Lead. Jimmie knew he needed to upgrade his skills in order to find suitable employment, so he worked with his case manager to get a training plan approved.
Jimmie went on to complete both a Technical Certificate and Associates Degree in HVAC. He obtained employment as an HVAC Technician, earning $3.00/hour more than separation. Because Jimmie was co-enrolled, he was able to receive WIOA supportive services, which assisted him with the purchase of required tools for his new employment.
Recently, Jimmie reported that he was offered a Heating Fundamentals teaching position at Ivy Tech Community College.
Craig Johnson | Peru, IN (Miami County)
Craig had worked for Schneider Electric for 23 years when he was laid off from his Electrical Assembler job. The layoff left him discouraged and unsure about his future in the workforce.
Craig worked with a TAA case manager to determine a training path that would lead to suitable employment. He successfully completed an Associates Degree at Ivy Tech and became a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Upon completion of his degree, he was able to utilize the Job Search Allowance benefit, which resulted in him obtaining a Respiratory Therapist position at IU Health Arnett Hospital. He is currently earning 100% of his separation wage and is thankful to be able to serve the community that never gave up on him.