Many unemployed workers are stuck in a rut because those who are trying out the entrepreneur route are unable to collect unemployment checks. However, in New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Delaware and Maine, unemployed workers are able to request to qualify for an unemployment program where they can begin building their own company while still collecting unemployment checks. Although the program only lasts for 26 weeks, it enables people to try and get their feet on the ground by launching a business without having to wait around for a job.
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Entrepreneurship Not Out of the Question, Even if Unemployed
Monday, February 21st, 2011Another Government Bailout?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009This one would be targeted directly at unemployed homeowners.
Don’t Just Sit There
Thursday, June 4th, 2009Just because you’re out of work doesn’t mean you have to be a couch potato.
A Chance for Change
Monday, March 23rd, 2009Former event planners are helping the homeless in New York. Out-of-work accountants are helping women’s shelters with their books. Nonprofit leaders are awed by the tide of skilled but unemployed workers who are washing up on their doorsteps, looking to turn their career gap into a chance to do work that matters.