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(Frankfort, Kentucky) – The state will send $840,000 to western Kentucky to help workers displaced by the closure of Johnson Controls, Inc., an auto supply company in Cadiz.

The money will allow state workforce agencies to provide immediate assistance through a temporary transition service center. The center will assist about 600 residents affected by the plant closure as well as other job seekers in the community.

“This quick response to layoffs provides access to educational and technical training and puts valuable information in the hands of employees so they can reenter the workforce as soon as possible,” said Governor Steve Beshear.

The career center will offer services and information such as resume writing and interviewing techniques; access to local, state and national job listings; adult education opportunities; job training to upgrade skills; specialized assessments for job placement and assistance with filing unemployment claims.

Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Secretary Helen Mountjoy announced the West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board will receive the money as part of the Workforce Investment Act.

“The transition service center will not only promote higher skills training and adult education, but it will also coordinate with local workforce partners in planning for the next industry that will come to area,” Mountjoy said.