Does the Department of Labor provide any assistance for the retraining and outplacement for employees at BRAC installations?
Yes, through the Workforce Investment Act, the Department of Labor provides funding for retraining and readjustment assistance to displaced federal employees, including nonappropriated fund employees. The act provides assistance including retraining, counseling, testing, placement assistance, and other related support activities. This assistance is made available to employees through the appropriate state employment security agencies. Employees assigned to DOD installations approved for closure or realignment may apply for assistance up to 24 months in advance of the effective date of the closure or realignment.
Yes, through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the Department of Labor provides funding for retraining and readjustment assistance to displaced Federal employees, including non-appropriated fund employees. The WIA provides assistance including retraining, counseling, testing, placement assistance, and other related support activities. This assistance is made available to employees through the appropriate state employment security agencies. Employees assigned to DoD installations approved for closure or realignment may apply for WIA assistance up to 24 months in advance of the effective date of the closure or realignment.
