EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
G ENERAL E MPLOYMENT R ESOURCES
My Next Move
www.mynextmove.org
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career
options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.
Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of
workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions
based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
America’s Career Info Net
www.CareerInfoNet.org
America’s Career Info Net helps individuals explore career opportunities to make informed employment
and education choices. The website features user-friendly occupation and industry information, salary
data, career videos, education resources, self-assessment tools, career exploration assistance, and
other resources that support talent development in today's fast-paced global marketplace.
Employment Guide
www.employmentguide.com
The EmploymentGuide.com job board provides an optimum combination of hiring solutions and job
search options across numerous job industries nationwide. They focus on hourly and skilled jobs, from
entry-level to mid-management employment opportunities. Also lists local job fairs.
Registered Apprenticeships
The Registered Apprenticeship program has a presence in virtually all of the 50 states and U.S.
territories, in the form of federal staff and/or state and employer partners. For more information, contact
the Office of Apprenticeship by phone at (202) 693-3812 or you can also contact your nearest Office of
Apprenticeship Regional Office.
Career One Stop
www.careeronestop.org
Information on employment, education & training centers, salaries & benefits, resume writing &
interview techniques, & a service locator to help individuals find government & private sector resources
in their area. For information about jobs, training, and career resources call 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877872-5627)
America’s Service Locator
www.ServiceLocator.org
America’s Service Locator connects individuals to employment and training opportunities available at
local One-Stop Career Centers. The website provides contact information for a range of local workrelated services, including unemployment benefits, career development, and educational opportunities.
(For information about jobs, training, and career resources call: 1-877-US2-JOBS)
S ENIOR E MPLOYMENT R ESOURCES
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
A community service and work based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older
Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income persons 55 or
older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. For Further Information regarding
SCSEP programs in your area: contact your local One-Stop Career Center through the Toll-Free Help
Line at 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627).
Wiser Worker.com
www.wiserworker.com
WiserWorker.com is dedicated to providing quality employment opportunities and resources to the
largest demographic group in the country—the Baby Boomers. They list a variety of senior employment
opportunities, both hourly and salaried, to provide older workers with the best opportunities for
employment. In addition to great jobs for older workers, WiserWorker.com features a robust resource
center for both employers and job seekers. The Resource Center contains information about Job Fairs
in your local area, includes a Resume Center, an Education and Training Programs tab, and links to
important information that is directly related to older workers.
V ETERAN E MPLOYMENT R ESOURCES
Key to Career Success Campaign (Career OneStop Military Portal)
www.careeronestop.org/MilitaryTransition/
The Key to Career Success campaign connects veterans and transitioning service members with high
quality career planning, training, and job search resources available.
My Next Move for Veterans
www.mynextmove.org/vets/
My Next Move for Veterans is designed for U.S. veterans who are current job seekers. The interactive
tool helps vets learn about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, job listings,
and more for over 900 different careers. Veterans can find careers through keyword search; by
browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or by discovering civilian careers that are
similar to their job in the military. Veterans can also take advantage of the O*NET Interest Profiler, a
tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and work experience.
Get Job Skills: Elevate America Veterans
www.microsoft.com/veterans
Microsoft is proud to help veterans and their spouses successfully transition from the military to civilian
employment. Veterans and their eligible spouses can take advantage of resources including:
technology skills training and certification, job placement, career counseling and other support services
such as childcare, transportation and housing to help in their successful transition to civilian life.
Veteran’s and their spouses can request vouchers for the following training: Microsoft Office Specialist
– eLearning, IT Technical Professional – eLearning.
AmVets
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
www.amvets.org
AMVETS is one of the nation’s foremost veteran’s service organizations (VSOs). It stands as a strong
and influential advocate for America’s veterans on important issues such as employment and training,
mandatory funding for government-provided health care and other benefits to which they are entitled.
Membership in AMVETS is open to anyone who is currently serving, or has honorably served, in the
U.S. Armed Forces from World War II to present, to include those in the National Guard and Reserves.
P ERSONS W ITH D ISABILITIES E MPLOYMENT R ESOURCES
Job Accommodation Network
askjan.org
JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize
on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.
Getting Hired.com
www.gettinghired.com
This portal has incorporated several unique free services designed to help people with disabilities
prepare for the work place and build their careers. The social networking medium offers individuals a
platform to connect with each other and career mentors. Job seekers will find opportunities posted by
employers who expressly use the portal through paid annual subscriptions to hire them. The portal
identifies and highlights individual skills, talents and backgrounds. No person will be asked to disclose a
disability anywhere on the GettingHired portal. The RightMatch technology matches individual
qualifications to specific job requirements facilitating employment success.
Hire Disability Solutions
www.hireds.com
Hire Disability Solutions aims to promote inclusion into the mainstream employment world. Since its
inception in 2004, Hire Disability Solutions has established itself as a national leader in protecting and
enhancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through its educational campaigns
surrounding employment law, education opportunities, and assistive technology, the company
facilitates the success of individuals with disabilities and employers alike. For more information, call 1800-238-5373.
Ability Jobs (Job Access)
www.abilityjobs.com
The goal of ABILITYJobs and JobAccess is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their
professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment. By posting job opportunities,
or searching resumes, employers can find qualified persons with disabilities as well as demonstrate
their affirmative action and open door policies.
J OB S KILLS R ESOURCES
J OB S KILLS R ESOURCES
Job Corps
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
www.jobcorps.gov
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high
school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people ages 16 to 24 years of
age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career
and in life. 1-800-733-JOBS(5627)
My Skills, My Future
www.mySkillsmyFuture.org
My Skills, My Future helps laid-off workers and other career changers find new occupations to explore.
Users can identify occupations that require skills and knowledge similar to their current or previous job,
learn more about these suggested matches, locate local training programs, and/or apply for jobs.
Microsoft Corporate Citizenship tools
www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/community-tools/job-skills/
The Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum provided free step-by-step training curriculums that will help
users get started building IT skills. It is available through online classes or course materials you can
download and study at your own pace. Learn how to use Microsoft Office to solve problems, express
your ideas, and connect with people.
Goodwill Community Foundation
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
Provides free web based training on over 750 topics including career skills (i.e. resume writing,
interview techniques, job development, etc.), how to use Microsoft or Apple applications, how to
navigate social media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Skype, etc.) and everyday living skills.
Goodwill Industries International
http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/jobs-and-careers/
Goodwill sites offer training for jobs in healthcare, IT, retail sales and management, food services,
banking, manufacturing and more. Many will offer office and computer skills training. You can request
to be matched up with a Virtual Career Mentor. You can also use the computers at Goodwill to register
for Good Prospects (http://goodprospects.goodwill.org/ ).
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