Rapid Response
Workforce Reduction Support
For businesses that anticipate downsizing, restructuring or closure, ARIZONA@WORK Rapid Response - Workforce Reduction Support Services can help meet the needs of the company and employees with layoff aversion, pre-layoff assistance, and other specialized support.
Whether your company is large or small, ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County is here to help YOU with Layoff Aversion, Rapid Response or Workforce Reduction to:
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Minimize layoffs and retain employees
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Lower unemployment tax and costs
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Help businesses adapt to changing economic conditions
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Keep workforce engaged and learning new skills
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Offer career counseling and job placement assistance
The Shared Work program helps you retain employees by reducing hours instead of resorting to layoffs. Staff can receive partial unemployment benefits to help offset lost wages while working fewer hours.
Coconino County offers Rapid Response services to help businesses navigate potential layoffs or closures. Support includes early intervention, customized solutions, and access to training programs like:
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On-the-Job Training
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Registered Apprenticeships
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Incumbent Worker Training
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Customized Training to help companies retain skilled employees and remain competitive
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Coconino County links businesses to a wide range of support—like the Shared Work Program, training and loan opportunities, and other local, state, and federal resources. We also collaborate with economic development partners to identify risks, explore growth opportunities, and help businesses and their workers adapt and thrive through change.
Success Story #49
The Coconino Rapid Response team supported 28 of our employees with tailored career services, language access, and expert guidance—making a real impact when it mattered most.
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How Rapid Response Works
Spotting the Signs
We gather data and conduct proactive outreach—like business visits and layoff forecasting—to detect early signs of potential layoffs or industry shifts.
Planning & Partnership
Our team collaborates with local partners and economic experts to build strategies that support businesses and protect workers from disruptions.
Building Skills
We connect employers and workers with targeted training programs—like customized training, apprenticeships, and incumbent worker training—to prepare for new opportunities before or after a layoff.
Matching Talent with Opportunity
Through events like talent transfer fairs and reemployment boot camps, we help workers transition into in-demand jobs and connect growing businesses with skilled candidates.
Tracking Trends
We continuously monitor economic changes and industry trends, helping us adapt support strategies and stay ahead of workforce needs.
Providing Extra Support
When needed, we can offer additional resources and services to assist businesses and workers through significant transitions.
How Rapid Response Works
Spotting the Signs
We gather data and conduct proactive outreach—like business visits and layoff forecasting—to detect early signs of potential layoffs or industry shifts.
Planning & Partnership
Our team collaborates with local partners and economic experts to build strategies that support businesses and protect workers from disruptions.
Building Skills
We connect employers and workers with targeted training programs—like customized training, apprenticeships, and incumbent worker training—to prepare for new opportunities before or after a layoff.
Matching Talent with Opportunity
Through events like talent transfer fairs and reemployment boot camps, we help workers transition into in-demand jobs and connect growing businesses with skilled candidates.
Tracking Trends
We continuously monitor economic changes and industry trends, helping us adapt support strategies and stay ahead of workforce needs.
Providing Extra Support
When needed, we can offer additional resources and services to assist businesses and workers through significant transitions.
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Connect with Employers in the Area
We will help connect dislocated workers with real job opportunities—fast. Our Rapid Response team organizes targeted hiring events by reaching out to local employers who are actively hiring. These events are designed to match job seekers with employers in need of skilled talent, making it easier to get back to work quickly. We also continue to work with those affected by providing job referral services helping them to find the right employment quickly.
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Upskilling & Training
To help dislocated workers get back into the workforce—and stay competitive—we offer access to a variety of job training opportunities. Whether it’s learning new skills, earning industry-recognized credentials, or gaining hands-on experience, we’re here to support the next step.
Opportunities include on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and customized programs tailored to the needs of growing industries. Our team works one-on-one to help individuals identify the right path, connect with training providers, and get the support they need to succeed.
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Provide Additional Resources & Services
These include personalized career counseling, resume writing support, interview coaching, and access to the Arizona Job Connection—a statewide platform for job listings, training opportunities, and labor market information. We also help connect individuals with DES and unemployment services to make sure they have the full range of support while they get back on their feet.
Rapid Response is Available No Matter Your Company's Size
Whether you're a small business or a large company, Rapid Response services are available to you—no matter the size of your workforce or whether your situation meets the requirements of the WARN Act.
If you're experiencing layoffs or a closure, our team is here to help you navigate the transition and support your workers through it. You don't need to meet any specific thresholds to receive assistance—just reach out, and we'll make sure you get connected with the right services.