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Claimant Handbook: A Guide to Unemployment Benefits 7 Reemployment Services OESC offices across the state offer free services and resources to help job seekers through the stress of filing unemployment, finding and applying for a job, prepping for an interview or even gathering information about entering a new career field. Available resources and services: • Access to computers and printers • Career guidance, counseling and planning • Job fair, job listings and recruitment information • Job search, referrals and placement assistance • Labor market research and information • Information and referral to partner services and community resources • Self-service job search through the state's job board: www.employoklahoma.gov • Youth and senior employment programs • Job readiness preparation and coaching • Veteran employment services • Work Opportunity Tax Credit precertification • Federal Bonding program registration • Training and apprenticeship opportunities Additional Resources and Services OESC is part of a statewide partnership with other state agencies and organizations that provide various types of services and resources to aid individuals with gaining employment. Visit any OESC office to learn more about the training and employment resources available through partner agencies. Services for Veterans OESC can also provide personalized career services for eligible veterans and spouses through the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG). The JVSG team is comprised solely of veterans and are stationed throughout the state. As veterans serving veterans, they provide real world experience of transitioning from the military and entering the civilian workforce, while undergoing training to understand the full array of resources and services available to veterans to succeed in the 21st century workforce. Through this program, veterans may receive one-on- one career guidance and assistance. This may include referrals to community or government resources, job referrals or even connecting veterans directly to hiring managers. Required Appointments The Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program provides reemployment assistance to Unemployment Insurance claimants who may not be able to return to their previous occupation or industry and, as a result, may run out of unemployment benefits. Selected participants will have the opportunity to work with a RESEA specialist to assist participants with returning to work as quickly as possible. Individuals who are selected for this program will be notifed by mail, and must attend all appointments to receive unemployment benefits.