Reopening Resources

Reopening Resources: Federal, State, & Local

Face coverings remain mandatory for individuals:

   ^ attending in-person appointments in MassHire career centers; 

   ^ on public and private transportation systems (rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, WRTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations);

   ^ in healthcare facilities; and

   ^ settings hosting vulnerable populations (e.g., congregate care facilities). 

Federal Reopening Resources

• “Pathway to Recovery Resources”: Quick Start Action Planner: Guide for workforce system stakeholders to plan and prepare for economic recovery.
• Disability focused resources

Commonwealth Reopening Resources

• Sector-specific protocols
• Rapid Reemployment program: Retraining and employment to support the Commonwealth’s economic recovery
• Support Massachusetts businesses & attractions: My Local MA
• Mass.gov:
  • Mass.Gov/COVID19: Available in 13 languages
  • MEMA: Zoom in on specific regions for local public resources

Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

• Massachusetts unemployment: County-by-county
  • • Spanish:
      • Guía de Asistencia para Beneficios de Desempleo por Pandemia
      • Solicitud de contacto del Departamento de Asistencia al Desempleado
• UI Benefits & Returning to Work: Guide for Employers (info)

City of Worcester & Small Business Resources

All municipal buildings and services are open for in-person services (except public meetings and the Worcester Senior Center). Masks are required.

• Reopening Worcester
• Retail and restaurant toolkit
• Reopening guide for Small Businesses

Job Search & Career Center Resources

• MassHire Career Centers
• Skillbase: Online career skills resources
• JobGet (free mobile app)
• Massachusetts JobQuest
• MassHire social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
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