ITG FAQ #5 Answer-What is a "targeted group employee"?
A targeted group employee is any employee who has been certified by your State Employment Security Agency (SESA) as a:
- Recipient of assistance under Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) or its successor program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);
- Veteran;
- Ex-felon;
- High-risk youth;
- Vocational rehabilitation referral;
- Summer youth employee;
- Food stamp recipient; or
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient.
The employee must meet the requirements explained in the instructions to Form 8850, Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Credits.
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