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Support in accessing and completing relevant educational tests (for example:high school equivalency testing, vocational testing, and more)

Get help paying for any fees associated with licensing or certification.

Get help paying fees and securing supplies such as books, tools, uniforms, and more that are necessary for employment and education

One-on-one or group conversations that help you define career aspirations and tackle challenges keeping you from successful employment

Secure childcare and/or eldercare support so you can stay in school or at your job

Prepare for American citizenship / Prepárese para la ciudadanía estadounidense

Prepare for college and career opportunities in your local area

Get connected with local organizations that can provide extra assistance

Learn how to use the internet and improve computer skills

Develop professional and personal skills you need to succeed in the workplace

Develop a career plan based on your personal goals and aspirations

Learn to read and communicate in English / Aprenda a leer y comunicarse en inglés

Learn the basics of starting and operating your own business 

If you are between the ages of 55 and 65 and have lost your job due to foreign trade, you may be eligible for the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). HCTC is a federal tax credit administered by the IRS that pays for most of the cost of qualified health insurance for eligible taxpayers and their family members. (As of 2023) This coverage is no longer available, but it may return in the future. This article remains as simply a reference.

Prepare for the High School Equivalency Test (HISET), formerly known as GED, and earn your high school equivalency diploma

Find suitable housing for you and your family 

Get connected with internship and work experience opportunities! Youth opportunities are available as well. See Youth Work Experience

Identify industries, sectors, and occupations that fit you and your aspirations

Receive reimbursement for cost of seeking employment outside of your commuting area (10+ miles away).

Help with job search tools and support from a case manager who can help identify potential jobs 

Find leadership opportunities that help you gain valuable experiences in your community

If you need legal help and can't pay for it, we may be able to help you. Call your local American Job Center to learn more about what help is available in your area, or check out the Tennessee Legal Aid Services program through the Department of Human Services. 

Get help transitioning to training and education after high school

Improve reading, writing, and math skills.

Connect with a mentor that offers guidance, support, and encouragement, and helps you achieve your goals

Learn how to effectively manage your money 

Individuals who are currently enrolled in training can get help paying for personal expenses

Get trained in an industry or career path that is in demand where you live

Get information about potential training and education programs available to you 

Students with disabilities can get help preparing for the transition from school to the working world with job search assistance, help finding work experiences, workforce preparation, and more

Get help finding new work after a layoff. This may include employment counseling, resume writing and interview skills workshops, career assessment, job search assistance, job referrals, and more.

Reasonable adjustments or modifications at work that make it easier for you to be successful

Referrals to free and low-cost medical clinics

Get support covering reasonable and necessary expenses for a pre-approved move if a new job requires you to relocate more than 50 miles away.

Find alternatives to traditional high school or secondary school. Get a degree in a way that’s right for you.

An assessment of your knowledge, skills, and abilities that will help identify what support is needed for you to achieve your goals 

Get extra money (“wage subsidy”) if you lost your job due to foreign trade and you are over the age of 50. This service is also known as Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance or "RTAA". (As of 2023) this subsidy is no longer available, but may return in the future. This article remains as a reference.

Get support with finding the right training or education program, applying to the program, and staying engaged

Get help with getting to work or school

Get support with school work and study skills

Get help enhancing your resume, preparing for interviews, and upgrading other soft skills  

One-on-one mental health counseling, including substance abuse counseling

Find work experience (paid or unpaid) that will help further your academic and career goals.