The unemployment insurance program plays several roles in the economy. The local economy, by softening the swings in consumer purchasing power and spending during times of layoffs. Local industry, by assisting skilled workers to remain in the region while they seek work in the field for which they are trained. The labor force, by assisting workers while they assess their skills, retrain if necessary and find new jobs or new careers that make good use of their abilities. DET offers unemployment insurance benefits and employment and training services through a network of local offices across the state.
Workers receive help finding good jobs and training opportunities.
Employers obtain assistance locating qualified workers. Educators, economists, community officials and others can gain access to information about labor market trends and employment statistics.