Services for dislocated workers
Retraining Services
Services for dislocated workers
The following is a list of services which may be available. Contact your local WorkSource center for more information
Retraining for a new job or career
- Limited tuition assistance at a community or technical college or private school
- Financial aid for training from federal and state sources
- Training in English as a second language
- Basic literacy education
- Assistance with books, fees, supplies
- For those who qualify, help with childcare while you are attending classes
- Assistance with career and educational planning
Finding a new job
- Referral to job openings
- Workshops to teach you how to look for a job using the latest techniques, including the Internet
- Advice on evaluating your skills and work history
- Help assessing how your skills apply to today’s job market
- Free Internet access for job search
- Free phones, FAX machines, personal computers, photocopiers to help with your job search
- Transportation assistance
- Help with childcare while you’re looking for work
- Relocation assistance if you obtain new employment
- Assistance from community college or WorkSource staff in looking for a job on your behalf (job development)
- Tools, uniforms, supplies required on your new job