November 23, 2024
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Layoff assistance workshops offered to Owens employees in Streator

Workshops offer job-search strategies, training programs, resources to find unemployment benefits

By Bill Freskos
The dome and mural restoration project at the Streator Public Library is two thirds of the way complete. Mural restoration is ongoing.

Business Employment Skills Team Inc. is offering layoff assistance workshops for employees at OI Glass Containers in Streator who were recently notified of layoffs scheduled to begin before the end of 2024. (Derek Barichello)

Business Employment Skills Team Inc. is offering layoff assistance workshops for employees at O-I Glass Containers in Streator who recently were notified of layoffs scheduled to begin before the end of 2024.

The sessions will provide information on job-search strategies, training programs and how to apply for unemployment benefits.

Workshops are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and Nov. 15 at the Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St.

Assistance is provided by BEST Inc. and the Streator Public Library through a state-funded grant secured by BEST Inc. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.

For more information, contact Dianna Schuler at dianna_schuler@best-inc.org.

Additionally, Streator Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amber Miller will be available by appointment from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist in job searches.

Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc. announced last month that it is closing its Streator factory, leading to the loss of 152 jobs.

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