Job Loss Resources

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    Help if you've lost a job

    Losing a job is difficult. If you have lost your job, you may face significant emotional, psychological, financial and physical challenges. Job loss can force you to change your spending habits or impact your self-esteem. It can also spark your ambition for career growth or even starting your own business. When you’re faced with a job loss, it helps to have strong support to help you move forward. A great place to start is a one-on-one meeting with a career specialist at CareerForce. Our career specialists are experts at helping you leverage your skills and experience to find a position that’s right for you.  

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    Programs and services you may be eligible for

    If you're a worker who has been laid off through no fault of your own, you may be eligible for Dislocated Worker services at no cost that focus on preparing you to find a suitable new job. Our Dislocated Worker Services are designed to help workers who have been laid off, or notified that they will be laid off, get back to work as quickly as possible. You may also be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.

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    Coping with job loss

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