U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announces training money for laid off Severstal Warren workers

WARREN — About 1,200 workers laid off at Severstal Warren are eligible for training or college assistance funds in addition to extended unemployment benefits.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced that U.S. Department of Labor has approved Trade Adjustment Assistance funds for the workers.

Money can be used to pay for tuition and books for college courses, training in a skilled trade or certification in a particular industry. Funds can be used to pay for the entire cost of an approved program.

Turner said use of money will be considered on an individual basis. Determinations will be made on what can make a worker employable, said Bill Turner, administrator of the Trumbull County One Stop.

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