The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday it is offering assistance to workers laid off after the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines.
DETR said in a press release it is working to ensure the former employees have access to information about unemployment benefits, reemployment services and retraining opportunities during their transition to new jobs after the airline announced it was ceasing operations over the weekend.
Ryan Ketcham reports from Harry Reid International Airport on how locals are reacting to news of the shutdown:
Nearly 1,000 employees laid off in Las Vegas following Spirit Airlines’ end
“DETR is committed to supporting every Nevada worker affected by the Spirit Airlines layoffs,” DETR director Christopher Sewell said. “Our team is ready to provide timely resources, guidance, and individualized assistance to help impacted employees navigate their next steps.”…