Commissioner Approved Training (Cat) Application printable pdf download

COMMISSIONER APPROVED TRAINING (CAT) APPLICATION

CAT allows you to attend full time training and receive UI benefits if your vocational training relates to an occupation or skill where

there are expected to be reasonable employment opportunities (provided you meet all other eligibility requirements). If you are

granted CAT, you are not required to look for work once you are enrolled in training. You may apply by completing the following

section. We will review your individual circumstances to determine CAT eligibility.

Is this training funded or sponsored under a special grant or program? ________ If yes, please provide your counselor’s name and

phone number and attach proof of approval.

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Does your union or employer require this training? Yes _____ No _____

If yes, union name and number/employer name: _____________________________________________________________________

Name and telephone number of contact person: _____________________________________________________________________

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Name of most recent employer: __________________________________________________________________________________

Did you receive a WARN notice? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, when? _____________________________

Do you lack skills to continue in your main occupation? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, please explain:

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Do you have any injuries, illnesses, or other conditions that prevent you from returning to your main occupation? Yes ____ No ____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________________________________________________________

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I am applying for CAT. I understand this information may be verified and that I must promptly report any changes in the above

conditions to the TeleCenter. I authorize the school, training facility and/or my counselor to release information to the

Employment Security Department about my enrollment, participation in training, attendance and progress in the training. I

understand that I must continue to seek work until I am notified that CAT has been approved.

Social Security Number ___________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________________ Date ______________________

Department Use ONLY

TeleCenter: ____________

Law: RCW 50.20.043 (CAT) _____ RCW 50.20.095/010(3) _____

Issue: ____________________ Wk (s) _______________ Source: __________________

BYE: _______________ EDC: _____________ WBA: _____________ Date: _____________________

Reasoning: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Legal Result: ________________________ Start Date ___________ End Date ____________

Dept. Representative: _______________________________ Date: _________________

Commissioner Approved Training (Cat) Application