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Attend a Rapid Response workshop

Virtual workshops hosted weekly for workers, including those impacted indirectly by federal government funding cuts.

Overview

Federal employees in Massachusetts who have been furloughed or laid off due to the federal government shutdown or funding cuts are invited to attend a free virtual workshop to learn about available career and support resources.

Workshops will be held every Tuesday for employees affected by the federal government shutdown and every Thursday for Massachusetts workers directly or indirectly impacted by ongoing federal funding cuts.

Topics covered:

  • UI benefits - how to apply, file weekly claims and get help.
  • What to do about health care benefits.
  • Expanding your job skills through training and educational programs.
  • Career guidance, job search help and other free resources.

The MassHire Department of Career Services will host these webinars on behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. As part of the state’s Rapid Response initiative, the sessions are a collaborative effort among state and local agencies that provide support to individuals who have lost their jobs or are at risk of workforce reductions.

Register for a Rapid Response Information Session

  • Log in or create an account on MassHire JobQuest using your MyMassGov username and password
  • From the main menu, click "Explore Workshops"
  • Enter "Rapid Response" in the keyword search bar
  • Sign up for the workshop

You will need

Before applying for jobs, and registering for workshops or job fairs, you need a MyMassGov account.

If you have a MyMassGov account

  1. Go to the MassHire JobQuest website and select "Log in or Register" at the top of the screen.
  2. Choose either the Jobseeker or Employer option.
  3. Log in using your MyMassGov username and password and follow the prompts.

If you don't have a MyMassGov account

  1. Go to the MassHire JobQuest website and select "Log in or Register" at the top of the screen.
  2. Choose either the Jobseeker or Employer option.
  3. Follow the prompts to create your account.

Additional Resources

Open file,  Federal Workers
Open file,  Log in to MassHire JobQuest with MyMassGov

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