 What is Rapid Response?
Rapid Response is a federally mandated pre-layoff service designed for
companies and employees experiencing a layoff or closing.
The Massachusetts
Rapid Response Team is a business service of the Division of Career Services.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who has lost their job through no fault of their own as a result of a
company closing or a substantial downsizing.
Meet and Plan with Your Company
When the Rapid Response team becomes aware of a layoff or closing, we contact
company officials to arrange a meeting to establish a good working relationship
to inform you of the available services, and to plan for implementation of those
services at your organization. Re-employment Services Available
- Information on One-Stop Career Centers
- Information of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- Resume Workshops
- Interview Workshops
- Job Search Workshops
- Individual Career Counseling
- Job Development
Rapid Response On-Site Service Assistance
When possible, Rapid Response will work with you and your company to provide
high quality, professional re-employment services on-site before the job loss
occurs. Receiving these services before you are laid off will help prepare you
for this transition.
Referral and Support
Before you leave your company, Rapid Response will provide you with options for
post layoff services and will refer you to a One-Stop Career Center of your
choice.
One-Stop Career Centers
The Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers provide you the support you need
throughout your transition from unemployment to new employment. The Center staff
will help you with your search needs. They will assess your marketability and
may assistance for you to attend training at a private, community or public
school or college. In addition, the Center’s have resource rooms equipped with
computers, telephones, copy and fax machines and more. |
