To help alleviate unemployment and economic distress resulting from business closings or cutbacks; and to facilitate the creation of new jobs to replace those lost.
Services Provided:
- Job Placement, training and other services offered by the Dislocated Worker Program to assist in quickly returning to work.
- Economic development assistance to companies experiencing possible downsizing or closure.
- Community resources coordinated to assist laid-off workers.
- Meetings held with affected workers advising them of available programs and services.
- Pre-layoff assistance to lessen the impact of the layoff.
- Working with the Department of Economic Development and the community to attract new employers to the affected area.
Businesses and their workers affected by a downsizing or layoff event.
Who to Contact:
For more information contact the Division of Workforce Development at 1-800-877-8698.
Additional Information:
NAFTA-TAA
Dislocated Workers' Program