Começando do Zero
Ajuda com finding work.
A job, a better job, or a first job after a gap.
O que fazer hoje
- American Job Centers (free, in person) do resumes, listings and training funds — WIOA money can pay for certifications.
- File for unemployment the same week work ends; benefits run from filing date.
- The library: free internet, printing, resume help, and librarians who know every local program.
Programas que vale conferir
You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
American Job Centers
OficialFree local job centers: search help, resume workshops, training money (WIOA), and apprenticeship connections.
Quem pode se qualificar: Everyone; extra programs for laid-off workers and youth.
Unemployment insurance
OficialTemporary weekly income after losing work through no fault of your own. Benefits start from FILING date — apply the same week.
Quem pode se qualificar: Recent workers meeting state earnings rules; some part-time and reduced-hours situations qualify. You may qualify depending on income, household size, disability status, age, location, and other factors. Programs and rules change by state and year — the official link is the authority.
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OficialOne free, confidential call or website connecting you to local help: food, rent, utilities, shelter, childcare, crisis support. Available across most of the United States, in many languages, usually 24/7.
Quem pode se qualificar: Everyone. No eligibility — it's a navigator, not a benefit.