ConAgra Foods, Inc.. has provided written notice of its previously reported closure of its facility located at 420 E Oshkosh Street, Ripon, WI 54971, affecting approximately 285 positions. Eliminations will begin as early as October 17, 2015 and will continue over the next several months. The Fox Valley Workforce Development Board will continue to provide services to the affected workers.
Workforce Development Dislocated Worker Services Summary
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Dislocated Worker Program provides transition assistance to workers and companies affected by permanent worker layoffs. The Program’s local Rapid Response Teams help companies and worker representatives develop and implement a practical transition plan based on the size of the layoff event. Types of services include:
- pre-layoff workshops on a variety of topics such as resume writing and interviewing, job search strategies, and budgeting
- provision of information about programs and resources through written materials and information sessions
- career and resource fairs.
