Rapid Response

Rapid Response, Peer Networks, Early Warning and Layoff Aversion

This webpage includes materials prepared by participants in our Cleveland regional economic revitalization summit that were focused on our core workforce development programs. In addition, we provide links to other resources for dislocated workers and their allies on our Economic Adjustment Initiative webpage.

• Rapid Response Training Overview by Lynn Minick of NELP: This presentation was used for staff training of state and local workforce agency staff in Ohio by NELP Workforce Specialist Lynn Minick. It provides a thorough overview of rapid response policies and practices. Click Here.
• Peer Networks Presentation by Michigan Human Resource Development Institute: This overview covers the peer network started in 2007 by Michigan AFL-CIO's Human Resource Development Institute. This overview was presented by John Kreucher at our Cleveland summit. Click Here.
• Early Warning and Layoff Aversion by Steel Valley Authority: This presentation by Tom Croft, the director of Pennsylania's Steel Valley Authority, gives an overview of their current program involving an early warning network and their layoff aversion work. Based upon 15 year's experience, SVA's program is widely viewed as a model effort. Click Here.