At times of downsizing, our team of professionals coordinate appropriate services which may include on-site assessment of needed employment and training and coordination of community access to state and economic assistance. For further information contact your local business service center.

	Rapid Response
	Filing Unemployment Compensation claims Guidance in obtaining funding assistance On-site outplacement and career transition services Full range of employment and training assistance, including resume writing, interview skills, retraining and career transition. Petitions for TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) Full range of employment assistance to workers who are laid off due to increased workers from Canada and Mexico.  Petition Form for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program Instructions for filing worker adjustments and retraining notification [WARN]

	Resources
	Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) Information for Employers and Employees about Rapid Response services. Yahoo News on Layoffs National news and resources to help deal with downsizing and layoffs. National Association of Workforce Boards Training & development information and support.