TRANSITION SERVICES FOR BUSINESS LAYOFFS AND CLOSURES
The
Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) and its partners provide a variety of
services to assist companies and
dislocated workers. These services help workers return to work quickly with job
search assistance, education, and training options. A rapid response team organized
by the GDOL quickly develops the state and local resources tailored to the needs
of workers. For large numbers,
services may be provided in onsite or freestanding transition centers.
The
Rapid Response Team Can:
- Conduct employee
information sessions;
- Coordinate with local
service agencies and community partners to provide integrated services;
- Refer to WARN
notification information;
- Assist with Trade Act
petitions when jobs move to other countries;
- Survey employees to
determine appropriate services;
- Provide resource
packets and materials; and
- Arrange for
interpreters.
The Rapid Response Team May Include:
- Unemployment Insurance
Specialists
- Education and Training
Representatives
- CredAbility
- Health and
Human Services
- Other
customized services to meet company and worker needs
Re-employment and Education
Services Provides:
- Job search, matching,
development, and referral;
- Labor market
information;
- Seminars in
interviewing, résumé writing, salary negotiation, job application,
computer use, career exploration,
and customized topics;
- Career assessment and counseling;
- Access to training in occupation skills, GED
preparation, and English as a second language;
- Unemployment Insurance;
- Support in meeting financial and family needs; and
- Easy access to
coordinated services.
