After getting divorced, Jennifer was left with a daughter to raise and a mountain of debt. We’ll explore how Jennifer straightened out her finances and repaired her credit score with the help of financial advisers. Also, we catch up with some professionals who are learning new skills in order to land a new job, and we’ll expose an Internet scam targeting those seeking unemployment insurance. Plus, we present some helpful tips for filling out an online job application.
New York State agencies and departments have many resources available to help working families make ends meet. This portal offers a gateway into information on: work support programs that you may be eligible for, food stamps, nutrition programs, home energy assistance, weatherization assistance, child support, tax credits, job placement, social security, unemployment assistance, housing, student loans, education assistance and much, much more.
This brief video from the New York State Department of Labor walks you through exactly what you need to do in order to apply for unemployment insurance. You can find additional information about how to file an unemployment insurance claim in New York State in this brochure or on this website.
Learn about the 599 training program, which allows unemployment recipients to receive assistance while attending a training course or program that has been approved by the New York State Department of Labor.
