Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)

Did you receive a letter to participate in the RESEA Program? Act now! Time-sensitive tasks require immediate attention.

You may be randomly selected to participate in the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program while receiving unemployment assistance. This is a service funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. You will be notified of your selection through a letter in the mail. The letter includes important program deadlines.  

Failure to comply with RESEA requirements by the deadlines outlined in the notice you received will result in a delay or loss of your unemployment assistance.

Career Center Seminar (CCS)

At the Career Center Seminar (CCS) you will learn about the wide variety of career center services to help you with your job search. You will complete an Individual Needs Assessment (INA) and with the help of MassHire Career Center staff, you will begin to develop a Career Action Plan (CAP) which will connect you to MassHire Career Center services such as:

  • Expert-led workshops on resume writing, networking, and interview skills.
  • Guidance on tracking your job search and staying organized.
  • Labor Market Information (LMI) to help you research industries and opportunities.
  • Access to local, statewide, and national job listings.
  • Resources to explore training and career development opportunities.
  • Tools for a more effective job search strategy.
  • Career planning insights, including high-demand jobs and skill requirements.
  • Use of the resource room, featuring computers, business directories, job search publications, and more.
  • Networking events and opportunities to meet potential employers.

You have options to complete the CCS.

  1. Online through MassHire JobQuest 
  2. Calling 1-800-653-5586 or call your local MassHire Career Center. If you need language assistance to schedule the Career Center Seminar, please call the toll-free line 1-888-822-3422.
Registering online

Once logged into MassHire JobQuest

  • Click on the Search Events tab and search for "Career Center Seminar" to conduct a search that includes all MassHire Career Centers.
  • Register for your desired date and time (but before your deadline). Please note that some seminars are virtual or in person-read descriptions.
  • Watch a Career Center Seminar on-demand video after creating a MassHire JobQuest account (Please note you must watch the video in its entirety and see the “completed” message at the end of the video to receive credit for attending)

Step 2: Complete an Initial RESEA Meeting

After you complete the CCS, you will need to meet with a career center representative at your local MassHire Career Center for a one-on-one Initial RESEA meeting. The Initial RESEA meeting can be conducted either virtually or in person. You will review and get assistance to prepare for completing the RESEA program requirements. You will also be given an appointment for your RESEA Review Meeting.

Step 3: Complete a RESEA Review Meeting

The RESEA Review meeting can be conducted either virtually or in person.  During this meeting your completed tasks will be reviewed with you and a conversation about future needs and services will be discussed.

If you have returned to full-time employment, it is important you inform the career center of your employment status. Failure to inform your career center that you returned to work may result in payment delays in the event of a future unemployment insurance claim.

Contact   for Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)

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