Section 597-1-2 - ASSESSING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR TRAINING1. Suitable re-employment in the most reasonable period of time is the ultimate goal of TAA. Individuals shall participate in the following process when being assessed for training under the TAA program: A. An assessment shall be conducted to define the individual's current and potential skills, knowledge, interests, aptitudes, and/or capabilities as they relate to the needs of the current labor market. The individual shall be given preferred assessment tools such as the O'Net Career Exploration Tools, the Test of Adult Basic Education ("TABE") and the General Aptitude Test Battery ("GATB").B. Throughout the assessment process the individual shall be provided assistance on how to define what his/her transferable skills are and how to write effective resumes and cover letters. The individual shall be shown how to use labor market information and how to search for employment opportunities. The CareerCenter Case Managers shall also provide assistance with interview techniques, job referrals and development.C. The assessment shall summarize the information about an individual's current skills, work and educational history, financial resources, physical and mental capabilities, interests, and aptitudes; and how this information relates to the demands of the current labor market.D. During the development of the Individual Service Strategy (employment plan), a determination shall be made regarding whether the individual has the effective skills, physical and mental capabilities and education to obtain suitable employment in the current labor market. Labor market information shall be used to support documentation that justifies if the individual has the existing transferable skills to find suitable employment in the current labor market area.E. If it is determined that some training is necessary for the individual to obtain suitable employment, the CareerCenter Case Manager and individual shall review what occupational categories are in high demand and discuss how these expanding occupations relate to the individual's interest, skills and capabilities.F. The CareerCenter Case Manager shall work with the individual to define what skill level and specific training is needed and to identify the shortest program available that provides the desired skill level to assist the individual in returning to suitable employment. Labor market information shall be used to support documentation that justifies that there is a reasonable expectation of suitable employment at the completion of training.G. The individual must meet the six conditions for approval of training referred to in this Chapter before training can be approved. The CareerCenter Case Manager shall document in the assessment how the individual meets these six criteria for approval of training. The state administrative agency shall be responsible for determining if an individual meets all the criteria.12- 597 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 2