Employment & Training Resources
Job search assistance, skills training, resume help, career counseling, and workforce programs.
Job Search Assistance
American Job Centers (One-Stop Career Centers)
Free employment services including job listings, career counseling, resume assistance, interview prep, and computer access for job searching.
Eligibility: Open to all job seekers
Find: CareerOneStop.org or your state labor department
State Employment Services
State-run job banks connect employers with job seekers. Many states also offer job fairs, hiring events, and employer connections.
Eligibility: Open to all
Contact: Your state workforce agency
Skills Training Programs
WIOA Training Programs
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs provide free job training in high-demand fields. May include tuition, books, and support services.
Eligibility: Unemployed, underemployed, or low-income adults and youth
Apply: Your local American Job Center
Apprenticeship Programs
Earn while you learn programs combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Available in many trades and professions.
Eligibility: Varies by program, often 18+ with high school diploma
Find: Apprenticeship.gov
Community College Programs
Many community colleges offer short-term certificate programs and workforce training. Financial aid and scholarships often available.
Eligibility: Open enrollment
Contact: Your local community college
Specialized Programs
Veterans Employment Services
Specialized employment services for veterans including job placement, skills translation, and employer connections. Priority service at American Job Centers.
Eligibility: Veterans and eligible spouses
Contact: Veterans Employment Representatives at Job Centers
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment services for people with disabilities including assessment, training, job placement, and workplace accommodations.
Eligibility: People with disabilities that affect employment
Contact: Your state Vocational Rehabilitation agency
Re-Entry Employment Programs
Job training and placement for people with criminal records. Many employers offer second-chance hiring opportunities.
Eligibility: People with criminal history seeking employment
Contact: Reentry programs or American Job Centers