How does Elliott share his news with Monica? This episode of Front Seat Chronicles deals with unemployment and how to move forward after getting bad news.

Writer/Director: Allen Sowelle
“Monica”: Elle Travis
“Elliott”: Josh Feinman

Read an interview with Front Seat Chronicle Producer and Director.

Resources for people out of work

Getting There (PDF) is a curriculum made for adult students who are trying to transition from government assistance to work or further education. Basic and underlying skills are learned in the curriculum including: reading, writing, math, communication, critical thinking, self-awareness, self-confidence, assertiveness, organizational skills, goal setting and planning skills, team work, and problem solving in both personal and public situations. Other helpful resources include:

• Career Coach
• Discover a career
• Get more education
• Apply for a job
• Work your way up
• Learn to write a resume. You can create one online with Resume Builder
• Know what to do in an interview (skip to page two)
• What is unemployment?
• What do you need to apply?
• If you need help getting unemployment…
• Online Job Search
• Job search on your phone
• Career fairs
• Get job assistance with workforce development programs
• Explore the top 20 home based businesses
• Get your business ready
• Get the word out about your small business
• Take your small business mainstream