Finding training resources for upskilling or reskilling
After a tumultuous year of job losses and workforce shifts, many unemployed and under-employed workers are asking “Where can I find affordable training to get my career back on track?”
At the top of many peoples' list are short-term training programs that:
- are free or low-cost and
- end in a credential that can help the person qualify for an in-demand job.
It’s a straightforward goal, but the world of training—and paying for training—can be complex.
A great way to start this search is to contact a local American Job Center and connect with a counselor who can steer you to vetted local training programs. AJC staff can assess your personal situation and help you identify opportunities in your area. They can also let you know if you might qualify for financial assistance for training.
For instance, if you’ve been laid off in a troubled industry, you might qualify for paid training under the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Although many AJCs are currently closed for in-person services, they are frequently offering virtual appointments where they can meet your needs just as well. Visit the American Job Center to search for AJCs in your local area and learn what kinds of services they are currently offering.
Another way to start exploring training options is to visit TrainingProviderResults.gov. This new website from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration lets you search for training programs anywhere in the United States. You can search by program names, or explore career paths in Healthcare, Computer Science, Manufacturing, and other fields. If you qualify for WIOA training funding, you can also identify WIOA-eligible programs. You can also compare training completion rates, employment rates and more.
New resources to help workforce professionals navigate CareerOneStop
Looking for new ideas to help your customers, students, and clients with their career, training, and employment goals? CareerOneStop launched a series of webinars designed for workforce professionals and career advisors to learn how to use CareerOneStop websites and tools to meet different customer needs. Each pre-recorded webinar is accompanied by an instructional PPT that covers the same materials, a related User Guide, and a list of the resources covered in the presentation. Get started with one or all of the following.
Find immediate employment and apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits
(Recorded webinar, Instructional PPT, User guide, List of web pages used) A walk-through of CareerOneStop tools and pages to help customers find short-term, or immediate employment, and learn about benefits and other forms of assistance that may be available to them.
Job search for new college graduates
(Recorded webinar, Instructional PPT, User guide, List of web pages used) Learn how to use CareerOneStop to help new graduates an any level explore their career options and build a solid job search plan.
Change occupations or industries
(Recorded webinar, Instructional PPT, User guide, List of web pages used) Learn how to use CareerOneStop to help experienced workers explore and research new occupations or industries and target their resumes and networking efforts in a new direction.
Develop new skills and knowledge
(Recorded webinar, Instructional PPT, User guide, List of web pages used) Learn how to use CareerOneStop to help your customers find and pay for the education and training that will enhance and expand their career prospects.
Plan a career or job search with a criminal record, or transition from incarceration to employment.
(Recorded webinar, Instructional PPT, User guide, List of web pages used) Learn how to use CareerOneStop to help individuals with a criminal record find valuable community resources, develop career and training plans, and conduct an effective job search.