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Job Search Allowances

Job Search Allowances

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What is a Job Search Allowance?

The TAA Program assists eligible workers who search for suitable employment outside of the normal commuting area (5 miles or more one-way) by reimbursing costs incurred to travel to the job search activity. Job Search Allowances reimburse 90% of pre-approved expenses incurred while attending an approved job search activity (e.g. interview, employer testing, job fair, etc.) up to $1,250.

TAA Job Search Allowances — Application requirements and deadlines

TAA participants must apply for and receive approval for Job Search Allowances at their local Michigan Works! Agency (MWA) prior to travelling for a job interview.

The following requirements apply to all requests for Job Search Allowances:

  • TAA participant must submit a Request for Job Search Allowances to the MWA before the job interview takes place, and within the designated time limits:
    • The latter of the following: Before the 365th day after the date of the certification, or the 365th day after the date of the adversely affected worker’s last total separation; and/or
    • Before the 182nd day after the concluding date of TAA approved training

A Job Search Allowance includes reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging expenses.

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