badges, etc. Today, they were notified that the cohort would actually not start until July (probably). He offered to work as a tech until then, but they said that they are on a total hiring freeze. He was dependent on this expected income as he, his wife and 1-year-old just moved and signed a lease on an apartment.

I'm at a loss at how to help, other than sending funds to help cover any gaps. I don't know anything about the industry, so any ideas or advice on options would be appreciated. Does anyone know if someone in this situation would even be eligible for unemployment assistance or similar?