Pathway to Work

All New Hampshire residents who are:

• unemployed and
• collecting NH unemployment compensation benefits and
• identified as likely to exhaust regular unemployment benefits before finding new work and
• have at least 18 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits available and
• willing to work full time to start businesses in New Hampshire

• Have a business idea
• Contact the Local NH Works Office nearest you to schedule and attend a mandatory orientation.
• Attend a one-on-one meeting with an Employment Services Representative to determine the steps required to successfully start a business in New Hampshire
• Complete an Application pdf file

Individuals:

• have filed an application for unemployment benefits and have been found payable for benefits
• have filed an Application for the Pathway To Work Program and received a determination allowing benefits while participating in the program
• have filed a timely weekly claim for benefits, providing all the required information on the form
• be working with an Employment Service Representative
• be working full time at starting a business, including training and activities, such as business counseling, and technical assistance, which are identified in your Pathway To Work Plan
• are not required to meet the State’s requirements for search for work
• are not required to meet the state’s requirements for refusal to accept work
• are not required to meet the state’s requirements for disqualifying income with respect to income earned from self-employment
• are allowed to work part time as long as does not interfere with the requirement to work full time at starting a business. Must report all gross earnings.