Rapid Response Services

The Rapid Response Team is a trusted partner ready to support communities during layoffs and business closures with fast assistance at no cost. We guide employers and workers through each step with clear direction, practical resources and personalized support.

Support for dislocated workers includes:

Quick support during layoffs or closures with personalized, flexible, and virtual service options
Help understanding available options and planning next steps during a difficult transition
Connections to resources, required processes, and services that lessen the impact of job loss

Support for employers includes:

A proactive, business‑focused approach to navigating layoffs or closures with minimal disruption
Assistance meeting federal requirements, accessing available resources, and exploring alternatives that may reduce or prevent layoffs
Help connecting workers to new opportunities during closures, small or large layoffs, or impacts from natural or manmade disasters