Laid off after 30+ years at the same company, Lori turns to RMCEP for help
June 25, 2026
Lori came to Leading CareerForce Partner Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP) after a recent mass layoff that ended her 32-year tenure with the same employer. Lori was suddenly faced with the uncertainty of unemployment after decades of stable work. The transition was both financially and emotionally challenging, as she had not previously needed to navigate today’s job market. Thankfully the Dislocated Worker Program is designed to help workers like Lori prepare for and find suitable new employment as quickly as possible.
One of Lori’s greatest challenges was starting over professionally. Having worked at the same job for more than three decades, she had never created a resume or cover letter and was unsure how to begin a job search. The process of identifying new employment opportunities felt overwhelming, especially while coping with the psychological impact of job loss and the pressure to find meaningful, sustainable work.