Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Orientation

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Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Orientation
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Whether you have worked for years or are just
entering the workforce, WorkSource is the right
place for you!

• Looking for a job?
• Want to improve your skills?
• Interested in advancing your career and earning
  more money?

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www.go2worksource.com
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Getting Started

• Each time you visit the WorkSource check in at
  the information center.
• Let staff know why you are here so they can
  assist you with your needs.
• WorkSource offers all employment related
  services, free of charge!

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Frequently asked Questions

• Do you have job listings or employers on site?
• How do I know if I qualify for individual
  assistance or training?
• Can someone show me how to use the computer?

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Frequently asked Questions (cont.)

• Will the WorkSource workshops count as weekly job
  search activities for Unemployment Insurance?
• When is WorkSource open? Can I drop in or do I
  need an appointment?
• Where do I fit in todays labor market?

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Job Search Resources

• Job Openings and Employer Connections
• Computers and Technology
• Skill Building
• Additional Resources

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Job Search Requirements

• Able and Available
• Making an active search for work
• Three (3) job search contacts/activities
• All activities must be documented on your job
  search log

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Misrepresentation Fraud

• Misrepresentation (Fraud), giving or leaving out
  information to get benefits that you otherwise
  would not be entitled to receive.
• This disqualification can lead up to a 2 year
  denial of benefits and
• An overpayment!

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Unemployment Insurance Training

• Commissioner Approved Training (CAT)
• Training Benefits (TB)
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
• Worker Retraining (WRT)
• Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)

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Commissioner Approved Training (CAT)

• Waives the job search requirement.
• Does not extend benefits or pay for books,
  tuition, or school related fees.
• Is approved on a case by case basis.

• How to apply Complete a Student Eligibility
• Questionnaire/CAT application. Applications can
  be found on the Unemployment Insurance website at
  cat.go2ui.com.

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Training Benefits (TB)

• There is a strict deadline when applying for TB.
• When you open a new claim with an effective date
  on or after 4/5/09
• Must submit your application within 90 days of
  filing your claim or reopening your claim after
  working, and
• Enter the approved program within 120 days upon
  notification of the program requirements.
• Additional program changes that expand
  eligibility will happen in September.

• How to apply Complete a Training Benefits
  Application Packet. Applications are available
  on-line at tbapp.go2ui.com.

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We are Here to Help

• There are a variety of programs and services that
  work hand-in-hand with Unemployment Insurance
  benefits.
• If you feel you may be in need of training and
  want to see if there are more options available
  for you, talk to the local WorkSource
  representative after this orientation.

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Website Resource Listings

• General Job Banks
• Government Job Banks
• Industry Specific Job Banks
• Labor market information
• Networking and misc websites

• Informational Sites
• Schools/training info
• Special populations
• Free e-mails
• Career Exploration tools
• Tutorials
• Community Resources

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Thank You

• For additional information or if you have
  questions about Unemployment Insurance, please
  visit the website at www.go2ui.com or check the
  UI Claims Kit.
• More information about Reemployment Services can
  be found at www.go2worksource.com.