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Free Government Career Services

Find Your Local
American Job Center

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free career services to anyone — no income test required. Your case manager can access up to $12,000 in WIOA training funds on your behalf.

What American Job Centers do — for free

Resume help

Professional resume review and writing workshops at no cost.

Job search assistance

Staff help you find open positions, prep applications, and practice interviews.

Career counseling

One-on-one sessions to assess your skills and identify viable career paths.

WIOA training referrals

Case managers process your ITA application — up to $12,000 toward approved programs.

UI filing support

Help filing your unemployment insurance claim correctly the first time.

Computer access

Free computers, printers, and internet for job searching and applications.

Step 1

Select your state to find your AJC

Step 2

What to bring to your AJC appointment

Proof of layoff

Termination letter, WARN Act notice, or last unemployment claim confirmation

Government-issued ID

Driver's license, state ID, or passport

Social Security card

Or documentation of your SSN

Work history

Last 2 years of employment — dates, employers, job titles

Training goals (optional)

Any programs or fields you are interested in. Use our Career Pivot tool first.

Prepare before your appointment

Check your WIOA eligibility
2-minute self-screen
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Explore career pivots for your job
40 validated transitions with timelines
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Full WIOA guide — 2026
Step-by-step funding process
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Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
If you were displaced by trade or offshoring
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