Rapid Response & Layoff Assistance
CareerSource North Florida provides immediate, no-cost support to employers and workers affected by layoffs, business closures, or workforce reductions. Our Rapid Response services help minimize disruption, connect affected employees with essential services, and support employers through required notifications and transition planning.
Book an appointment with us to find out how we can assist you today.
Rapid Response & Layoff Assistance
CareerSource North Florida provides immediate, no-cost support to employers and workers affected by layoffs, business closures, or workforce reductions. Our Rapid Response services help minimize disruption, connect affected employees with essential services, and support employers through required notifications and transition planning.
Book an appointment with us to find out how we can assist you today.
What Is Rapid Response?
Rapid Response is a coordinated effort delivered by CareerSource North Florida in partnership with state and federal workforce programs. These services are designed to help businesses and employees navigate layoffs or closures by providing timely information, resources, and transition support. Services can be provided on-site or virtually and are offered at no cost to employers or workers.
How Rapid Response Works
Notification:
- An employer/employee contacts us, or a state WARN notice is received.
Outreach:
- Our team connects with the business to plan next steps.
Employee Sessions:
- We conduct on-site or virtual meetings for affected workers.
Ongoing Support:
- Workers receive personalized career services, training options, and follow-up assistance.
How Rapid Response Works
Notification:
- An employer/employee contacts us, or a state WARN notice is received.
Outreach:
- Our team connects with the business to plan next steps.
Employee Sessions:
- We conduct on-site or virtual meetings for affected workers.
Ongoing Support:
- Workers receive personalized career services, training options, and follow-up assistance.
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Resume Building
Our staff can assist you with building a brand new resume or improving your current resume to better fit the job market.
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Interview Skills
Staff will assess your current interview skills and provide tips on how to be prepared for your future interviews.
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Job Search Assistance
Need help finding that perfect job? Not sure of what you want to do? Staff can help you find a job that fits your skills.
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Training Opportunities
Looking for something new, we may be able to assist with additional schooling/training that may be needed.
Services for Workers
If you have been affected by a layoff or closure, CareerSource North Florida can help you transition quickly into new employment or training. Our Rapid Response services include:
- Orientation to available benefits and community resources.
- Assistance with unemployment insurance information.
- Career counseling, skills assessments, and job search support.
- Resume building, interviewing practice, and employer introductions.
- Training and certification opportunities through WIOA and other programs.
- Information on hiring events, workshops, and local job openings.
Services for Workers
If you have been affected by a layoff or closure, CareerSource North Florida can help you transition quickly into new employment or training. Our Rapid Response services include:
- Orientation to available benefits and community resources.
- Assistance with unemployment insurance information.
- Career counseling, skills assessments, and job search support.
- Resume building, interviewing practice, and employer introductions.
- Training and certification opportunities through WIOA and other programs.
- Information on hiring events, workshops, and local job openings.
Services for Employers
We work with businesses of all sizes to provide guidance, planning assistance, and direct support during workforce reductions. Our team can help you:
- Plan for layoffs or closures and reduce disruption to business operations.
- Provide on-site or virtual employee orientations covering available services.
- Coordinate partners including unemployment benefits, financial counseling, training programs, and community services.
- Review and understand WARN requirements, state guidance, and timelines.
- Identify potential layoff-aversion options when possible.
- Connect affected workers to reemployment and training opportunities immediately.
Services for Employers
We work with businesses of all sizes to provide guidance, planning assistance, and direct support during workforce reductions. Our team can help you:
- Plan for layoffs or closures and reduce disruption to business operations.
- Provide on-site or virtual employee orientations covering available services.
- Coordinate partners including unemployment benefits, financial counseling, training programs, and community services.
- Review and understand WARN requirements, state guidance, and timelines.
- Identify potential layoff-aversion options when possible.
- Connect affected workers to reemployment and training opportunities immediately.
Resources
Here are the resources that may assist you in moving forward with your future.
Whether you are thinking about improving your current skill-set to stay in the same field of work,
planning on going back to school to start a new career path, or maybe you are ready to start something of your own.
Useful Links
https://floridajobs.org/office-directory/division-of-workforce-services/rapid-response
Resources
Here are the resources that may assist you in moving forward with your future.
Whether you are thinking about improving your current skill-set to stay in the same field of work,
planning on going back to school to start a new career path, or maybe you are ready to start something of your own.
Useful Links
https://floridajobs.org/office-directory/division-of-workforce-services/rapid-response
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs
https://floridajobs.org/warn-notices
Frequently Asked Questions
- In most cases, we can begin planning and offer support immediately after notification.
- We will work with the employer to schedule on-site or virtual sessions as quickly as needed.
No. Rapid Response services are available to businesses of all sizes experiencing workforce reductions or closures.
A resume (if available), identification, and any questions about unemployment benefits, training, or reemployment options.
Are there resources to point me in the right direction?
USDOL provides the following information:
CareerSource North Florida is part of the American Job Centers Network! AJC’s are found in every state and within proximity to wherever you are. We provide universal labor exchange (job search) services, as well as more intensive assistance in preparing you for your job search journey. In Florida, we host other workforce partners to ensure a true One-Stop atmosphere. And in every AJC, Veterans receive Priority of Service!
Because AJC's house more than one workforce solution, co-enrollment (participating in multiple programs concurrently) you can benefit from this environment in the following ways:
- Improved service quality: Co-enrollment can improve the quality of service for participants.
- Better identification of services: Co-enrollment can help identify which services are most beneficial for participants.
- Better alignment of services: Co-enrollment can help align services with career pathways and sector strategies.
- Better coordination: Co-enrollment can help ensure coordinated services for participants.
For example, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) DW program are required to co-enroll participants. The WIOA DW program helps dislocated workers re-enter the workforce through career, training, and supportive services.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 also encourages coordination between TANF and the public workforce development system.
Although CareerSource North Florida is not the “Unemployment Office” from days gone by, we are glad to help facilitate the process of you applying for Re-employment Assistance and filing your weekly claims. Please call us (850-973-WORK) to ask your questions and we will try to assist you. In the meantime, here are some other resources from FloridaCommerce:
CareerSource North Florida can help facilitate TAA petitions and provide extensive services provided under this program. Here are some resources to find out more.
CareerSource North Florida can help you pay for your re-training through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). CSNF can also help you apply for assistance through other partners and resources:
Call 850-973-WORK or come into one of our centers. We host job fairs, workshops, and have one-on-one appointment available and will cater services to your needs.
Also, it will help us provide services appropriate for you if you provide us feedback on this form. We look forward to serving you.
How quickly can services be provided?
- In most cases, we can begin planning and offer support immediately after notification.
- We will work with the employer to schedule on-site or virtual sessions as quickly as needed.
Does my business need to meet a minimum size?
No. Rapid Response services are available to businesses of all sizes experiencing workforce reductions or closures.
What should workers bring to a Rapid Response session?
A resume (if available), identification, and any questions about unemployment benefits, training, or reemployment options.
I’m not sure what to do about my healthcare coverage provided by my employer now that I’m laid off.
Are there resources to point me in the right direction?
USDOL provides the following information:
I was told to go to an American Job Center. What is that and where can I find one? And how will I benefit?
CareerSource North Florida is part of the American Job Centers Network! AJC’s are found in every state and within proximity to wherever you are. We provide universal labor exchange (job search) services, as well as more intensive assistance in preparing you for your job search journey. In Florida, we host other workforce partners to ensure a true One-Stop atmosphere. And in every AJC, Veterans receive Priority of Service!
Because AJC's house more than one workforce solution, co-enrollment (participating in multiple programs concurrently) you can benefit from this environment in the following ways:
- Improved service quality: Co-enrollment can improve the quality of service for participants.
- Better identification of services: Co-enrollment can help identify which services are most beneficial for participants.
- Better alignment of services: Co-enrollment can help align services with career pathways and sector strategies.
- Better coordination: Co-enrollment can help ensure coordinated services for participants.
For example, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) DW program are required to co-enroll participants. The WIOA DW program helps dislocated workers re-enter the workforce through career, training, and supportive services.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 also encourages coordination between TANF and the public workforce development system.
I need help with my Re-employment Claim! Where do I go?
Although CareerSource North Florida is not the “Unemployment Office” from days gone by, we are glad to help facilitate the process of you applying for Re-employment Assistance and filing your weekly claims. Please call us (850-973-WORK) to ask your questions and we will try to assist you. In the meantime, here are some other resources from FloridaCommerce:
I was told my layoff may be associated with the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA). What does that mean? Are their services I qualify for?
CareerSource North Florida can help facilitate TAA petitions and provide extensive services provided under this program. Here are some resources to find out more.
I want to train for a new career. Is there help for that?
CareerSource North Florida can help you pay for your re-training through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). CSNF can also help you apply for assistance through other partners and resources:
What other community resources are available to assist me?
How can I get more information on CareerSource’s services?
Call 850-973-WORK or come into one of our centers. We host job fairs, workshops, and have one-on-one appointment available and will cater services to your needs.
Also, it will help us provide services appropriate for you if you provide us feedback on this form. We look forward to serving you.