Resource Hub

Free & low-cost tools to help you bounce back.

💰 Financial Assistance

  • Unemployment Benefits: Apply within 1 week – CareerOneStop
  • Rent/Mortgage Help: NLIHC – state-by-state emergency rental assistance
  • Food Assistance: SNAP benefits – check your state's website
  • Utility Bill Help: LIHEAP – covers electricity, heating, cooling
  • Severance Negotiation Guide: Free template from Ask a Manager

⚖️ Legal Resources

  • WARN Act violations? Consult Legal Aid at Work
  • Discrimination claim? EEOC free filing
  • COBRA vs. Marketplace: Healthcare.gov comparison tool
  • Free legal clinics: LawHelp.org for layoff-related issues

📖 Free Upskilling (AI Focus)

  • Google AI Essentials – free certificate
  • Microsoft AI Skills Navigator
  • DeepLearning.AI – free courses on LLMs
  • GitHub Skills – AI pair programming with Copilot
  • Coursera Financial Aid – apply for free any course

🤝 Job Search & Networking

  • Breakroom (laid-off community) – free networking
  • LinkedIn "Open to Work" – but be strategic
  • Wellfound (formerly AngelList) – startups hiring fast
  • Otta – personalized tech job matching
  • Meetup.com – local tech networking events (often free)
Pro tip: Many of these resources are time-sensitive. Apply for unemployment and health insurance within 2 weeks of your layoff date to avoid gaps.

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