County Supervisor Janice Hahn, who spearheaded the effort, said the partnership involves more than helping Farmer John’s employees find work.
“Before workers even begin to talk to employers or get information about job training, we make sure they have everything they need to support their families right now,” she said.
That includes connecting them with CalFresh benefits and healthcare coverage through Covered California, as well as helping them file for unemployment and connecting them with housing assistance if needed.
“Many of these workers have spent years, if not decades, working at this meatpacking plant doing grueling work,” Hahn said. “And it is our hope that out of this bad situation, we can open doors for people to start new careers and improve their quality of life.”
Source: Farmer John’s laid-off workers offered free training, new prospects – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
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