Due to recent layoffs affecting thousands of Nebraskans, the American Job Center in downtown Lincoln has called upon area employers with job opportunities to contact the them regarding participation in its worker relocation program.
Dylan Wren is the AJC Workforce Administrator and says the Center’s Dislocated Worker Program connects individuals with jobs in Lancaster and Saunders counties and helps pay for training and relocation. All services are based on eligibility and provided at no cost.
“While this may be a small step in the scope of the thousands affected, it takes all of us across Nebraska doing a little to make a big difference,” Wren says. “Lancaster and Saunders counites offer many welcoming, opportunity-rich communities. To make this initiative successful, we are calling on local employers to help us open doors for individuals looking for new opportunities.”
Wren says the Dislocated Worker Program currently has funds to assist 40 workers and their families. In addition to finding employment for participants, program support includes truck rental and mileage reimbursement, hotel accommodations during the move and packing materials.
Wren says the services will be provided after the individual receives a job offer within the AJC service area. Employers with open positions are asked to contact Ronesha Love, AJC Operations Manager, at rslove@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-441-7975.
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