Dislocated Worker

Help Getting Back to Work

• Unemployment Insurance
• Job Search Assistance
• Career Planning Assistance
• Resume Assistance
• Job Training
• Job Center of Wisconsin for job opening and resume posting
• Pension Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage

If these services do not produce results, you may be eligible for additional training assistance listed on the next tab

Additional Training Assistance

If your ongoing efforts do not produce results in your job search, you may be eligible for additional assistance. Training is available for eligible individuals and can include occupational skills training & certifications, on-the-job training, skills improvement, GED preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Math and Reading Training, and Registered Apprenticeships.

You may be eligible for this assistance if:

• You have lost your job due to import competition or shift of production outside the United States
• You are a farmer who has lost or may be losing their farm
• You are a dislocated worker who needs updated skills
• You were a self-employed individual who is unemployed because of economic conditions in the area
• You have been affected by a mass layoff or plant closure
• You are out of work due to a natural disaster

To determine if you are eligible for these services, visit your local job center.

Approved Training Providers

Funded training requires use of approved providers. How do you access the approved training?

Step 1
Visit your local job center to determine if you are eligible. You may only access funded training opportunities if you are determined eligible.

Step 2
Once eligible, work with your Career Planner to select the appropriate trainer from the provider list.

Approved Training Provider List

Other Assistance

• Layoff Notice Requirements
• Pension and Health Benefits
• Personal Finances
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• Wisconsin Shares
• Food and Nutrition Programs
• Badger Care +