Dislocated Worker Program / Rapid Response

Dislocated Worker Program

VCW Dislocated Worker Program assists workers who have been laid-off or dislocated from their jobs due to a reduction in force or plant closures.

 

VCW assists these individuals in shaping their futures by improving existing skills or re-training for new careers. Trained professionals help participants establish career goals by matching individual interests and abilities to occupations in demand.

  • Assistance with Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supportive Services for re-training

  • Work Experience and Internships

  • On the Job Training
  • Transitional Jobs
  • Customized Training

Rapid Response Unit

The Rapid Response Unit of the Department of Commerce, VCW, and Illinois Department of Employment Security work together to insure that pre-layoff services are delivered to dislocated workers in a timely and effective manner. 

 

The Unit can be ready to respond to a potential dislocation event within a matter of days, and provides valuable information concerning programs and assistance available to dislocated workers.