Better Together webinars helping the newly unemployed get back to work

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Job reports are out this morning and we know the unemployment situation is dire, not only in Southwest Florida but across all of the U.S.

A local group, called Better Together, is helping with a free webinar to help you find your skills and a new gig.

Megan Rose joined WINK News to discuss how the webinar will help newly unemployed individuals get back to work.

To watch the webinars and for more information visit the Better Together website here.

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