OLYMPIA – Washington state federal workers and others who have been furloughed or laid off as a result of the federal government shutdown are invited to a free virtual webinar on Nov. 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The webinar will help affected workers, including federally funded state workers facing furloughs, navigate unemployment benefits and other resources. Register on Microsoft Teams.
Topics will include:
- Unemployment benefits – how to apply, file weekly claims and get help.
- What to do about health care benefits.
- Expanding your job skills through training and educational programs.
- Career guidance, job search help and other free resources.
The Employment Security Department will cohost the webinar with Workforce Central, one of 12 local workforce development boards in Washington.
Similar webinars on Oct. 23 and 30 drew more than 750 attendees combined. As of Nov. 4, 2,470 federal workers (about 71 per day) in Washington have applied for unemployment benefits.
The webinar, part of the state’s Rapid Response efforts for large layoffs, is a collaboration of state and local agencies and programs that provide support to those who have lost their jobs or facing potential workforce reductions. Partners include Employment Security, WorkSource, local workforce development boards, Washington Healthplanfinder, Washington State Community & Technical Colleges and the Washington State Labor Council.
Read more about Rapid Response on the Washington Workforce Association website