The following is from Oregon Workforce Partnership:
When businesses and workers face unexpected challenges, Rapid Response steps in as a critical support system, helping to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Delivered through WorkSource Oregon, this free program provides immediate assistance to employers and employees, offering solutions to manage layoffs, prevent job loss, and support career transitions.
Whether it’s layoff aversion strategies, reemployment assistance, or connections to vital community resources, Rapid Response helps keep Oregon’s workforce strong.
How It Works:
For Employers: Access layoff prevention strategies like the Work Share program, which allows businesses to reduce employee hours while maintaining jobs.
For Workers: Connect with career counseling, training opportunities, unemployment benefits, and other essential resources to help you land your next job.
Why It Matters
Funded at the federal level and established under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Rapid Response ensures no business or worker has to navigate workforce changes alone. It’s more than just assistance—it’s a pathway to stability, resilience, and future success.
If you or your business is facing layoffs, seek out Rapid Response support today.