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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m M a r c h 2 0 19 • I NSIGH T | 31 "We also know that so many of our local employers are hurting for workers, so any layoff — small or large — means a chance to help guide them to where employers are hiring." — Anthony Snyder, CEO , Fox Valley Workforce Development Board [continued ] » PLANNERS | ARCHITECTS | BUILDERS WWW.KELLERBUILDS.COM | 1.800.236.2534 | With Offices in the Fox Cities, Madison, Milwaukee & Wausau INTERIOR DESIGNER SUPERINTENDENT PLANNER ARCHITECT BUILDER Building Trust Since 1960 of higher-paying professional roles you might qualify for with some quick boot camp or certificate training." Patti Jorgenson, vice president for student and community development at Fox Valley Technical College, says the Staying prepared Anthony Snyder, CEO of the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, says everyone should be prepared in the event of a layoff. Simple steps include maintaining an updated resume and LinkedIn account, spending time learning new skills and keeping a broad network of business relationships. To learn more about the FVWDB, visit foxvalleywork.org. college is ready to help those affected by layoffs. In recent years, laid-off workers have been able to find jobs fairly quickly, but for those looking to further their education, the school offers many resources, she says. e process can seem overwhelming to people at first, and they oen overlook career exploration as a way to pursue something new. To help mitigate this, admissions specialists can have in-depth, one-on-one conversations and help prospective students match skills and interests with a new field. Working with workforce development connections, FVTC can help connect people to benefits available and figure out financial aid. It also offers college success and computer skills courses to help prepare new students. "It's really fun to watch them flourish," Jorgenson says of those who pursue a new field of study. "In a weird way, it gives people the freedom to do something they always wanted to do." Filling much-needed roles in the workforce or gaining new skills benefits workers and employers alike, and that knowledge can provide comfort to those facing the uncertainty of a layoff. "What we'd like to stress to anyone finding themselves out of work is first: Breathe. Take a breath," Snyder says. "Take some time to assess your situation and know that you will emerge from this with a job."