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Unemployed or Laid-off Workers
Also known as the Title 1 Dislocated Worker Program
The Unemployed or Laid-off Worker Program offers training and career opportunities to Tennesseans who have recently lost their job. This program focuses on identifying any challenges that may keep an individual from finding a new job or education. It matches people with the best job and/or educational program that meets their unique needs and goals.
Review Eligibility
- Unemployed by no fault of your own. Some common scenarios include:
- Company permanently closed or laid off employees
- Company announced they will close or lay off employees soon
- Unemployed due to economic conditions or natural disaster(s)
- Homemaker that can no longer depend on spouse for income
- Veteran spouse that has lost job due to relocation
- Eligible for or exhausted Unemployment Benefit
Gather Required documents
Provide proof of each item below (if applicable):
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Your Identification
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Citizenship Status
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Date of Birth
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Notification of Termination, Layoff, or Dislocation
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Notification of Separation from Active Military Service
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Displaced Homemaker
Get Started Next steps to enroll
- Create an account on Jobs4TN
- Find a location near you and request an appointment with a case manager. You can do so on our Find an American Job Center page
- Bring your documents with you to your appointment!
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