Have You Been Laid Off?
We Can Help.
Resources for an Unexpected Job Transition
An unexpected end to a job is a shock, but WorkSource can help you find a way forward with resources available free of charge. Find your closest WorkSource Seattle-King County office or continue below to get connected to an employment specialist.
Customized Employment Assistance
Job search assistance customized to your needs and job goals
Resume writing
Preparing for interviews
Ongoing job search assistance / targeting employers
Potential assistance available with job search costs: certification, licensure, transportation, etc.
Help becoming employed before Unemployment Insurance or other benefits end
Career Navigation / Training Assistance
Guidance to identify training programs leading to demand occupations
Assistance developing a funding plan to pay for training
Ongoing support/coaching to successfully complete training
These services are available to you at no cost through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA).
You may be eligible if you are:
Dislocated Worker
Individuals who have been laid off and are in need of placement assistance or need to retrain for a new career.
To qualify, you must be:
18+ years old
King County resident
Registered with Selective Service (males: born after 1960 or entered the United States before 26th birthday)
Laid off or lost employment through no fault of your own
Receiving, eligible for, or exhausted Unemployment Insurance benefits
Sign up to be contacted by an employment specialist.
Attend a Free Virtual Layoff Assistance Presentation
Our no-cost 60 minute virtual presentation covers:
Unemployment benefits (how to apply, how to claim, responsibilities, severance, waiving the job search for training, etc.)
Job search and career planning assistance through WorkSource
Dislocated worker programs through WorkSource
Worker retraining programs through community and technical colleges
Information on retirement and healthcare coverage
Other community support to help through the transition
Additional time will be available at the end if you have any questions.