TAA Process and Contact Information

TAA Process at Troy Michigan Works!

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  1. Attend a TAA State Orientation and/or Training Orientation
  2. Attend an Eligibility Session if:
    1. Collecting Unemployment Benefits AND
    2. Separated from adversely affected employment after 11/1/2008
  3. Complete the Adult Basic Learning Exam if:
    1. You do not have a Master’s Degree OR
    2. Are not currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree program
  4. Meet with your assigned TAA Training Specialist

Waiver of Training Requirement

All clients that currently have an active waiver are required to contact Michigan Works! every 30 days to update their status. __ Following are the instructions on how to update an active waiver at Michigan Works! Troy: You may contact us by telephone, or by e-mail. Voice Mail and e-mail messages are acceptable provided you include all of the information requested below.

  • What is your first and last name?
  • What is your phone number?
  • What is your TAA petition number?
  • Are you still conducting a job search?
  • Are you currently enrolled in training?
  • Are you actively participating with a Michigan Works! Agency that isn’t Troy? If you are, which one?
  • Are you currently employed?

__ To update by telephone, call: 1-248-823-5123 __ To update by email, send your email to: taawaiver.troy@gmail.com __ Please note you will not receive a return phone call or email. If we do not receive your update, we will notify you in writing. __ All clients needing to schedule an appointment to obtain a Training Waiver please contact a Troy Michigan Works! staff member

Contact Information

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is available through Michigan Works! Agencies throughout the State of Michigan.  A list of Michigan Works! offices can be found at www.michiganworks.org or call 1-800-285-WORKS. __

Troy Michigan Works! TAA Department

For general inquiries or questions about TAA, contact a Troy Michigan Works! staff member __

TRA Unit

P.O. Box 11080 Detroit, MI 48211-0080

Phone: 1-866-241-0152

Fax: 1-313-456-3694 __

Health Coverage Tax Credit (IRS)

HCTC Customer Contact Center

Phone: 1-866-628-4282 __

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

(State Qualified Health Plan)

Phone: 1-888-288-2738__

State of Michigan HCTC Assistance:

Patty Vanaman

Phone: 1-269-441-1500  

Email: vanamanp@michigan.gov