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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Melissa Jones,  Rapid Response State Coordinator, for Michigan's LEO,  the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity along with Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties.

THEME: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Rapid Response State Coordinator, Melissa Jones, and CAMW! COO, Tekea Norwood, explain the Rapid Response program at the state level and how it supports businesses facing potential layoff situations.

Question 1: What is Rapid Response? What is the goal of the program and why is it an important resource for employers across the state?

The primary purpose of the Rapid Response is to help employees affected by layoffs or plant closures quickly access the workforce services they need to regain employment as soon as possible.
This support aims to minimize the negative impacts of job loss, such as prolonged unemployment or skill obsolescence.

Question 2: What does the Rapid Response team do following the notice of a potential layoff? How do you support affected employees and what strategies do you use to help employers prevent layoffs?

The first thing we do is initiate a Rapid Response meeting with the company and union officers. When a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice is issued by the employer, the CAMW! Chief Operating Officer (COO) will coordinate with the
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) Rapid Response Coordinator to arrange for an initial meeting with the employer. 

Question 3: What does the relationship look like between the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, businesses and local Michigan Works! agencies? How do you work together to address layoffs and help those impacted?

Rapid Response is a coordinated effort of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD), the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), United Way and Capital Area Michigan Works!
When we (LEO or CAMW!) hear of a layoff or closure, Melissa and I will email one another and decide who will reach out to the employer. Contact is first made via email or a phone call. There are other times CAMW! Business Service Team members will contact Tekea along with the employer’s HR person to ignite the rapid response meeting.
From there if the employer is willing, we hold an Onsite Worker Orientation.
Topics include the following:
● Unemployment Insurance Benefit & Claims Information
● Job Reemployment Assistance Information
● WIOA Training Information
● Community Support Resources
● One-Stop Partner Information
CAMW! Reemployment Services may include:
● Job Search Workshops
● Employment Skills Testing and Assessments
● Resume Workshop
● Interviewing Skills
● Career Guidance

Question 4: How do you measure the success of the Rapid Response program, and what positive outcomes have you seen so far?

The success of the Rapid Response program is measured by tracking performance and outcome data, and by developing partnerships with other agencies and organizations.

Question 5: Where can people go to learn more about the Rapid Response program?

● https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/wd/programs-services/rapid-response
● https://www.camw.org/about-us

Michigan Business Beat | Melissa Jones, Michigan's LEO, Tekea Norwood, CAMW! Rapid Response

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