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Get a Little Learning Help from Your State |
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Susan Aaron |
If you've
been lAid off, you may think all your state employment
or labor department can do for you is send an
unemployment check. But there's a lot more it can do. A
large chunk of the money distributed by state agencies
goes toward helping displaced workers. And taking
advantage of these resources may be a lot more
convenient than you think.
Federal, state and local agencies have organized their
resources and communications into a system of one-stop
job centers, several to a state, that can help you learn
about employment and training options. Barbara Morrel,
job center director for the Connecticut Department of
Labor, offers some information on what states can do for
you.
What Are One-Stop Job Centers, and Whom Do They
Serve?
According to Morrel, a job center is "one place where a
person who's looking for work can get information on a
job Search. They're universally accessible and for
anyone who wants to and can legally work in the US."
They are also the local point through which federal
workforce training funds are made available to
individuals.
If I'm a Displaced Worker, What Can a State
Agency Do for Me?
Some of the money granted to states from the federal
government through the Workforce Investment Act is
earmarked for dislocated workers. These are workers who
have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and
are unlikely to return to that exact occupation. The
money is provided to these displaced workers via
payments for federally approved training programs.
Individuals interested in receiving these funds must be
approved by the state.
What Types of Training Programs Are Available
Through the State for Displaced Workers?
That depends on your area. For example, in Stamford,
Connecticut, there are programs in a wide range of
occupations from nursing to information technology,
plumbing and avionics. Try looking on your One-Stop Job
Center's Web site or contacting someone in the office
for specific information.
Do States Have Unique Programs to Suit
State-Specific Concerns?
Morrel notes that while jobs will cluster in different
areas from state to state, the systems in place are
accessible to people from all career sectors.
What Is the Tie Between State-Funded Training
and Unemployment Insurance?
The basic rules for accepting unemployment insurance are
that you must be actively looking for employment and
available to accept employment if offered. If, however,
your training is being funded by a state agency, you
will most likely be exempt from having to look for work
or accept work in order to collect. Always check with
your state agency for unemployment insurance to make
sure you are complying with state rules.
Beyond Training Programs, Is There Anything More
My State Agency Can Do for Me?
You have access to information and other resources.
These centers keep tabs on scholarships, learning
opportunities and career information. Center resources
include phones, faxes and computers available for your
use. You can also talk one-on-one to a career counselor
by appointment. And it's free. As Morrell points out,
"you've already pAid for the visit with your tax
dollars."
It's in your state's best interest to help you find a
permanent career. If you've been displaced, your state
agency may be able to help through training, counseling,
information and use of communications equipment. Think
of these innovative one-stop job centers as a valuable
return on your tax dollars -- just when you need it
most. |
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