 Workforce Development System
Information Memo |
| | January 17, 2001 |
| Workforce Development System Information Memo #01-1 |
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| TO: |
Chairpersons of Local Workforce Investment Boards
Chief Elected Officials
WIA Grant Recipients
WIA Fiscal Agents
WIA Local Area Contacts
Welfare-to-Work Administrative Agencies/Alternate Entities |
| SUBJECT: | Welfare-to-Work (WtW) Program Extension |
| Purpose: | To transmit the notice of approval for the extension of WtW program for two years. |
| Summary: | On December 21, 2000 President Clinton Signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2001 which included, along with the Department of Labor's FY 2001 appropriations, a two-year extension to the WtW program.
According to the US Department of Labor (USDOL) all grantees, both competitive and formula, will be eligible for the extension of their grants.
USDOL expects to publish formal guidance to States on how to apply for extension within the next 30 days.
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| Action: | Program providers and administrators should examine how the possible extension will affect their programs. Once further guidance is issued by USDOL on the extension, NYSDOL will provide technical assistance to local providers. |
| Inquiries: | Inquiries from WtW grantees should be addressed to grantees' regional Technical Advisors or to:
Ishmael Munene
NYS Department of Labor
Welfare to Work Division
State Office Building Campus
Building 12, Room 288
Albany, New York 12240
(518) 485-2598
ndaiim@labor.state.ny.us
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