Opening doors, providing hope for North Carolina's laid-off workers
The Rural Center launched the Rural Dislocated Worker Initiative in January 2004 to address critical problems caused by layoffs and plants closings in North Carolina communities. For too many North Carolinians, these job losses have resulted in prolonged unemployment and reduced earnings. The initiative will reshape North Carolina's response to worker dislocation, its causes and consequences through research, demonstration projects and public policy development.
About the Initiative
Get an overview of the issue of worker dislocation, the Rural Center’s workforce projects and the Rural Dislocated Worker Initiative itself.
Rural Center History
From the Rural Center's earliest days, it has addressed workforce development issues through demonstration projects and policy work.
Research
Studies provide more in-depth information on manufacturing layoffs, dislocated workers and workforce development programs.
Demonstration Projects
Community-based organizations partner with public employment and training agencies to meet the needs of dislocated workers.
Action Agenda
The Rural Center and partnering organizations present 10 short-term recommendations to address problems facing dislocated workers.
Selected Links
Find links to resources for dislocated workers and to information about dislocated workers and traditional industries in North Carolina and the nation.
