Rapid Response team activated to assist displaced Autocar employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS (January 26, 2018) — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its community partner WorkOne Eastern have activated the state's Rapid Response team to assist the 70 hourly employees affected by the Autocar layoff in Hagerstown.

The state's Rapid Response team is activated when a significant layoff or plant closure occurs, and pairs knowledgeable WorkOne staff with displaced employees to move them toward a plan for re-employment as soon as possible. Activities focus on connecting displaced employees with local employment opportunities as well as providing résumé assistance, interview workshops, skills assessments, re-training and education benefits.

Below is the contact information for the Richmond WorkOne Center:
650 Progress Dr., Richmond, IN 47374
765-962-8591
Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Below is the contact information for the New Castle WorkOne Center:
3011 S. 14th St., New Castle, IN 47362
765-529-3010
Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Displaced employees also are encouraged to visit IndianaCareerReady.com for additional employment tools, such as searching for INDemand jobs, applying for a job and learning about education and training.