What is Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance?
The Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) program is an alternative assistance program for older workers who are certified as eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance. ATAA is designed to allow TAA eligible workers age 50 and above (for whom retraining may not be appropriate) who find reemployment to receive a wage subsidy to help bridge the salary gap between their old and new employment. To receive the ATAA benefits, workers must be TAA- and ATAA-certified. Contact the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) for more information.
