As authorized by Section 173 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, NEGs are discretionary grants awarded to Workforce Investment areas determined to be eligible by the Secretary of Labor. These time-limited funds are intended to provide employment-related services for dislocated workers in response to significant dislocation events. Specific funding and reporting information is detailed in the attached new rule 5101:9-6-53 of the Administrative Code.
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