Policies & Guidance

To provide guidance on Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA or Trade) training approval procedures in order to improve training completion and the marketability of credentials earned by TAA training participants.

To provide updated guidance for Unemployment Insurance (Ul)-approved training for Wagner-Peyser (WP) participants or registered-only individuals receiving General Educational Development (GED) services. 

This guidance updates the list of activity codes for the Wagner-Peyser (WP) program, to include the addition of "UI Claimant in GED Program." 

To provide guidance on the process by which organizations qualify as eligible providers of training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the roles and responsibilities of the Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) and the State regarding the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

To provide updated guidance on data reporting requirements for Eligible Training Providers (ETPs) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

To provide guidance on the process by which organizations qualify as eligible providers of training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the roles and responsibilities of the State and Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDB) regarding the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

To provide guidance on managing job orders in SC Works Online Services (SCWOS). This policy rescinds State Instruction 13-01 and 13-01, Change 1.

To provide guidance on employer account management through the SC Works Online Services (SCWOS) system, and to require verification of both an employer's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and SC Unemployment Insurance (UI} tax account number during the employer account verification process. This policy rescinds State Instruction 13-01 and 13· 01, Change 1.

To provide guidance regarding the HIRE Vets Medallion Program.

This State guidance increases the mileage reimbursement rate pursuant to transportation allowances, subsistence, job search allowances, and relocation allowances under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program.