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Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Services

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Front-Line Staff Resources

Download: Front-line Staff Desk Aid for Katrina Evacuee Services [WORD] This document provides general information regarding Unemployment Compensation, WIA services, lack of identity and eligibility documentation, and Internet links to humanitarian assistance information.
Download: Notice Regarding I-9 Documentation Requirements for Hiring Hurricane Victims [WORD]
Self-Attestation Statement PDF, to establish applicant eligibility for services.
Sharing Career Opportunities & Training Information (SCOTI) Self Service for Katrina Support Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
These jobs are entered by employers for Katrina evacuees so they may get information regarding potential temporary employment opportunities. These jobs are not part of the state's job matching system.
The Katrina Recovery Job Connection Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
Employers may post jobs and search resumes, and job seekers can search for jobs and post resumes. (Operated by the US Department of Labor)
Department of Veteran's Affairs website Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
Home Depot Relief Efforts (Hiring) PDF

General Guidance

The Katrina Public Relief Act of 2005 PDF Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit For Hurricane Katrina Employees Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
USDOL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. 7-05 Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link - Assisting Employers and Job Seekers with Employee Identification Needs
USDOL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE LETTER NO. 5-05 Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link - Waiver Flexibility for Hurricane Katrina Recovery
USDOL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE LETTER NO. 16-03, CHANGE 3 Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link - National Emergency Grant (NEG) Policy Guidance - Use of NEG Funds to Support Disaster Relief Employment and Training Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE LETTER NO. 8-05 Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link - Response to Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma - Deadlines and Correspondence for the Permanent Labor Certification Program

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)

Press Release: Taft Announces State Assistance for Hurricane Evacuees in Ohio (State launches website to link employers with evacuees seeking work) (9/9/05) PDF
ODJFS Hurricane Katrina Information Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
Unemployment Compensation
Memo, re: Katrina Evacuees and Filing for Unemployment Compensation (9/9/05) PDF
WIA Services
Memo, re: Providing WIA Assistance to Hurricane Katrina Evacuees (9/7/05) PDF
Memo, re: Temporary Expansion of WIA Core Services to address service needs of Katrina Evacuees (9/9/05) PDF
Download: Application for Rapid Response Funds To Provide Core and Rapid Response Services To Assist Katrina Evacuees [WORD] and in PDF Format PDF
Veterans Issues
Notice: Request To Help Find VA Employees Displaced by Hurricane Katrina PDF
News Media Release: VA Creates Procedures for Benefits in Wake of Katrina PDF
Miscellaneous Information
Download: NASWA Memo, re: Updates on Hurricane Katrina Relief and Recovery Efforts (9/8/05) [WORD]