Services to claimants in targeted occupations or industries . Many States are facing the loss of jobs in specific industries or occupations. Reemployment services programs could be developed to customize service to UI claimants in a specific occupation or industry. Additional resources can be used to implement an approach to improve the number of UI claimants selected and provided target services that have been identified as producing positive outcomes. Development of tools for self-service.
Good tools are critical for providing effective service.
Reemployment services funds could be used to develop specific tools needed to provide Reemployment services. New tools could be developed or available tools could be integrated into current State operating systems or career tools. For example, a number of career and guidance programs are available through private and public sources. Updating profiling models . States need to update model weights to reflect changes in economic conditions, as well as changes in demographic composition and labor market experience of unemployed workers.