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Layoff Assistance (Rapid Response)

Confidential help when your business faces layoffs or closure.

About this service

Our Rapid Response team provides confidential, no-cost support during layoffs or closures — on-site orientation, job search help, unemployment information, and training referrals for affected workers.

Who may qualify

  • Any employer in the region facing a layoff or closure.
  • The earlier you contact us, the more we can do.

How to get started

  1. 1Call Business Services — conversations are confidential.
  2. 2We plan services around your timeline and your workers' needs.
  3. 3Affected employees get priority re-employment help.

Ready to take the next step?

Visit a workforce center, call us, or start online — it's free.