A comprehensive guide to help you navigate your transition and protect your benefits
Access the tools and information you need to navigate your career transition with confidence.
Federal employees can apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) through their state unemployment office.
Learn more about UCFEYou have a 31-day grace period of continued coverage and can opt for Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) for up to 18 months.
Understand your FEHB optionsLearn about your options for deferred retirement benefits if you're vested (5+ years of service) or immediate retirement if eligible.
Review FERS benefitsUnderstand your options for keeping your money in TSP, rolling it over to an IRA, or taking a distribution.
Explore TSP optionsEmergency loans and grants available for federal employees facing financial hardship.
Access FEEA resourcesThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can help with food costs during your transition.
Check SNAP eligibilityExplore state-managed federal aid programs such as TANF, WIC, and Medicaid to support you during financial transitions.
Explore Assistance OptionsUnderstand your rights to appeal adverse actions and the process for filing an appeal.
Review appeal rightsSpecialized resources designed to help federal employees transition to new opportunities.
Federal employees can leverage ICTAP and CTAP resources for career transition assistance, including resume writing, job search counseling, and access to the Reemployment Priority List (RPL) for prioritized reemployment after a reduction in force.
Learn about ICTAP & CTAPOur comprehensive platform offers personalized guidance for federal employees navigating career transitions. Access expert advice on resume building, interview preparation, networking strategies, and private sector job matching. We provide step-by-step action plans tailored to your specific situation and career goals.
Explore FedUp.work ResourcesFind specialized assistance programs available in your state.
D.C. offers specialized programs for federal workers including the D.C. Department of Employment Services' Rapid Response Team, which provides immediate assistance to affected federal employees.
Access D.C. resourcesMaryland's Department of Labor offers specialized assistance for federal workers through their Federal Government Shutdown Assistance Program, which can be activated during layoffs and provides enhanced unemployment benefits.
Maryland federal worker assistanceVirginia offers the Federal Worker Assistance Program through the Virginia Employment Commission, providing expedited unemployment claims processing and specialized career counseling for federal employees.
Virginia federal worker supportCalifornia's Employment Development Department offers specialized services for federal employees through their Rapid Response program, including dedicated workshops and enhanced benefits processing.
California federal employee resourcesThe Texas Workforce Commission provides specialized assistance for federal employees through their Rapid Response Unit, offering dedicated workshops, job search assistance, and expedited benefits processing.
Texas federal worker assistanceNew York State Department of Labor offers specialized services for federal employees, including dedicated unemployment insurance assistance and career counseling through their Career Centers.
New York federal employee resourcesFlorida's Department of Economic Opportunity provides specialized assistance for federal employees through their Reemployment Assistance program, offering expedited claims processing and job search support.
Florida federal worker assistanceSpecial hiring authorities that give displaced federal employees priority consideration.
Displaced federal employees may qualify for special hiring authorities that give them priority consideration for federal jobs. These include the Priority Placement Program (PPP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), and special selection priority under ICTAP.
Learn about priority hiringVeterans who are federal employees can leverage their veterans' preference status during reemployment efforts. This preference gives eligible veterans an advantage in the hiring process for federal jobs.
Understand Veterans' PreferenceResources to help you manage your finances and advance your career through education.
Federal employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Learn how job loss might affect your eligibility and what steps you should take to protect your progress toward loan forgiveness.
Explore PSLF optionsExplore government-funded training and certification opportunities that can enhance your employability. Many programs offer discounted or free training for displaced federal workers to help them transition to new careers.
Find certification programsMany federal credit unions offer special loan programs, financial counseling, and hardship assistance specifically for federal employees facing job loss or financial difficulties.
Find your federal credit unionResources to support your mental health and connect you with others during your transition.
Federal employees typically have access to EAP services for a period after separation. These programs offer confidential counseling, mental health support, and referrals to help you navigate the emotional and practical challenges of job transition.
Access EAP resourcesConnect with professional associations and networking groups specifically for current and former federal employees. These networks can provide job leads, mentorship, and valuable connections during your career transition.
Join federal employee networksIf you're a member of a federal employee union, you may have access to additional protections, legal representation, and resources during layoffs or adverse actions. Contact your union representative to understand your rights and benefits.
Explore union supportUnderstanding the laws that protect you during employment transitions.
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers, including some federal contractors, to provide advance notice of significant layoffs. Learn about your rights to notification and what to do if proper notice wasn't provided.
Understand WARN Act protections