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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM

1. What qualifies me as a dislocated worker?
2. How do I enroll in the dislocated worker program?
3. Is there a cost for me to participate?
4. Do I need to be a Minnesota resident to qualify?
5. What can the dislocated worker program do for me?
6. What is covered by support services?
7. What kind of training is funded? Where can I attend school?
8. Can I collect unemployment while I am going to school?
9. If I relocate, can you help with moving expenses?
10. Can you help me improve my computer skills?
11. Can I receive help with networking?

1. What qualifies me as a dislocated worker?
   Anyone who has been laid off through no fault of their own and qualifies for unemployment insurance benefits, and has 12 months of work history within the past three years, qualifies as a dislocated worker.
2. How do I enroll in the dislocated worker program?
   Call Quality Career Services at 651-647-9322
3. Is there a cost for me to participate?
   There are no fees to participate and any services or training that you receive are not taxable.
4. Do I need to be a Minnesota resident to qualify?
   No, you just need to be laid off from a Minnesota employer
5. What can the dislocated worker program do for me?
   The program can provide you with funds for training, books, mileage and daycare and support services. We can also assist with job search, interviewing techniques and resume writing.
6. What is covered by support services?
   Support services are items such as car repair or payments, rent or mortgage payments, medical bills not covered by insurance, utility bills.
7. What kind of training is funded? Where can I attend school?
   We pay for tuition, fees, books and other related educational costs for people to attend community/technical colleges, universities and private schools. Training can be short or long-term, or on-the-job, depending on needs of the individual.
8. Can I collect unemployment while I am going to school?
   Yes, your unemployment insurance is not based on your school attendance.
9. If I relocate, can you help with moving expenses?
   If you provide proof of a new job, we can assist with relocation costs.
10. Can you help me improve my computer skills?
    We are the only provider with a full-time computer instructor on staff, available 40 hours per week for one-on-one computer instruction at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels. We have 15 computers available.
11. Can I receive help with networking?
    We have a Monday morning networking group with guest speakers, and a networking expert who can connect you with mentors in your field.

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