Hiring and Downsizing

HIRING RESOURCES AND LAYOFF SUPPORT

SkillSource partners with employers to make hiring easier and transitions smoother. From filling critical roles to providing immediate assistance during layoffs, our team connects businesses with qualified candidates, provides labor market insights, organizes events that draw engaged job seekers, and delivers compassionate, practical support during workforce changes. See below for details.

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Community Hiring Events

Find Your Next Best Employee

Typically offered in collaboration with other workforce partners, these events connect actively hiring employers with job seekers who arrive prepared with resumes in hand. SkillSource and key partners coordinate outreach, promotion, and event logistics to ensure productive connections and measurable results for both employers and participants.

College & Career Fairs

These events build awareness of career opportunities and strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline and are typically hosted in partnership with local schools and education providers. Employers and colleges engage directly with students and emerging talent, sharing insights into career pathways and the skills needed for success in today’s job market.

Rapid Response

When layoffs or closures occur, Rapid Response delivers timely, on-site or virtual support to affected employees. Services include job search guidance, connections to training programs, and links to community resources that help individuals transition to new employment as smoothly as possible.

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CONTACT US

Whether it’s recruitment, layoff support, or labor market insights to guide your next move, reach out to our Business Solutions team. We’ll help you take the next best step for your workforce.