New Tools for Recently Laid-Off Workers

Thursday, March 1, 2001

New Tools for Recently Laid-Off Workers @ (NAPSA)—Recently laid-off workers now haveaccess to information about jobs, job training and other career resources through America’s Workforce Network Toll-Free Help Line (1-877-US-2JOBS) and America’s Service Locator (www.service locator.org). By providing the Toll-Free Help Line customer service representative (CSR) with area andzip code, laid-off workers can find the nearest location for service in their area or anywhere in the country, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Have access to the Internet? Then go to www.servicelocator.org. America’s Service Locator is a Web-based database that contains location and service information, including maps and telephone numbers, of the nearest service provider. What other information is available by calling the Toll-Free Help Line? Basic information on laid-off workers assistance Workforce related questions Where to file for unemployment insurance WARNprovisions Career related Internet sites TTY access 1-877-TTY-JOBS Assistance in more than 140 languages So if you are facing a layoff, make this free call and take charge of your next career move.