Rapid Response team activated to assist displaced Autocar employees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS (January 26, 2018) —
The Indiana
Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its community partner WorkOne Eastern have activated the state's Rapid Response team to assist the 70 hourly employees affected by the Autocar layoff in Hagerstown.
The state's Rapid Response team is activated when a significant layoff or plant closure occurs, and pairs knowledgeable WorkOne staff with displaced employees to move them toward a plan for re-employment as soon as possible. Activities focus on connecting displaced employees with local employment opportunities as well as providing résumé assistance, interview workshops, skills assessments, re-training and education benefits.
Below is the contact information for the Richmond WorkOne Center:
650 Progress Dr., Richmond, IN 47374
765-962-8591
Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Below is the contact information for the New Castle WorkOne Center:
3011 S. 14th St., New Castle, IN 47362
765-529-3010
Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Displaced employees also are encouraged to visit IndianaCareerReady.com for additional employment tools, such as searching for INDemand jobs, applying for a job and learning about education and training.
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About the Indiana Department of
Workforce Development
DWD
serves the worker and the employer to ensure workplace success. DWD is
committed to innovating and invigorating Indiana’s economic future by providing
WorkOne Career Centers, Unemployment Insurance, Labor Market Information,
Regional Workforce Strategies and Professional Training. Through these
services, DWD is able to develop a premier workforce that enables Indiana
employers to flourish and entices businesses from outside our state to relocate
to Indiana.
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