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Need help finding a job changing

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careers or getting the training . You

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need to move ahead , check out your

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local American job center with

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locations across the country . American

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job centers offer a variety of free

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services for job seekers , whether you

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are entry level or a seasoned

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professional . Most centers have a

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resource room with computers , printers

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and phones . You can access online job

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banks , resume software and other job

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search resources . You can learn about

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your local job market , work on your

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resume , apply for jobs or complete

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other employment related activities .

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Often you can make an appointment to

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get personal assistance to make a job

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search plan , finding training options

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or learn about job openings . You can

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also find out if you qualify for

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special employment assistance for youth

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veterans , persons with disabilities or

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dislocated workers . Many centers offer

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free classes , job search workshops and

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help to practice interviewing , set

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career goals or get answers to

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questions or concerns you have about

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your career or job search . American

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job centers are also a great place to

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learn about other resources in your

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community . Some centers can help you

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find out how to apply for snap food

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benefits . Emergency funds , Medicaid

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child care and other types of

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assistance , whatever your employee

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needs , make sure you tap into the free

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resources at your local American job

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Center in some states centers may have

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a different name , but they offer

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similar services and are all sponsored

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by the US Department of Labor in

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partnership with state and local

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government . Find your nearest American

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job center by visiting career one

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stop.org/job center .