Program Description
The purpose of this program is to assist individuals who have been
laid off or terminated, or who are scheduled to be laid off and need
transition assistance to find or qualify for a new job.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be
unemployed or about to become unemployed. In addition, one of the following
must apply: your unemployment must be due to general declining economic
conditions, current conditions must make it unlikely for you to return to
your previous occupation or industry, or your job loss must be because your
employer is shifting production to or importing goods you previously
manufactured from Canada or Mexico.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For information about the specific services available in your area,
contact your local State Dislocated Worker Unit. Contact information for the
unit nearest you can be found at:
http://www.doleta.gov/layoff/
You may also call this toll-free number for additional information
regarding services and access points in your State or local area (bilingual
services available in some areas):
877-872-5627
