Below, you will find critical tools and resources for navigating career transitions, designed to assist individuals impacted by recent federal funding changes and layoffs. These resources offer valuable guidance for adapting to new roles, developing new skills, and exploring new opportunities. Services include resume building, job search support, interview preparation, and upskilling programs. By leveraging these resources, individuals can confidently transition to new employment or career paths, ensuring sustainable career growth and long-term stability.
Applying for Unemployment Benefits
Reemployment Resources
- NCWorks offers reemployment services both online and in person at our Career Centers. Dislocated workers can access career training and job placement services through a wide variety of resources and activities. NCWorks helps to make the connection between employers and qualified workers.
- We encourage you to register as an individual on NCWorks.gov, regardless of whether you apply for, or are eligible for, unemployment benefits.
- NCWorks Career Centers: In-person assistance is available in both self-serve and full-service formats, with offerings including:
- Free computer and internet access
- Resume preparation
- Information on the labor market
- Help with job searches
- Career guidance and assessment
- Information on training and education to include on-the-job training and occupational skills training
- Access to training classes, workshops, and resources like interview skills and resume best practices
- NCCareers.org: From job search assistance to career guidance, this site provides valuable tools and support services available in North Carolina.
- Careers with the State of North Carolina: Search current job openings with the State of NC.
- NEW: Join North Carolina!
- Careers within the NC Community College System: The 58 Community Colleges, plus the System Office in Raleigh, contribute to these job listings. Each college has its own application process, and instructions are provided on how to apply for each.
- HigherEdJobs is a leading source for jobs/careers for colleges and universities recruiting faculty and administrators.
- The North Carolina League of Municipalities is a member-driven organization representing the interests of cities and towns in the state. Their website has job postings from its local government members.
Veterans’ Resources
If you are a veteran, spouse of a veteran or a military spouse that is also an impacted federal worker and are looking for additional resources and support, please visit the NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.
My Next Move for Veterans: Veterans will find a simple and quick search engine where they enter their prior military experience and link to the information they need to explore civilian careers and related training, including information they can use to write resumes that highlight related civilian skills.
NC4Vets connects service members, Veterans, and their families with the healthcare, education, employment, or community service resources they need.
- NC4ME (North Carolina for Military Employment) is a comprehensive public-private partnership designed to make NC the number one state for military employment. Established by the Governor in 2015, NC4ME leverages existing workforce development resources and technology to implement an employer-centric strategy that:
- Educates strategic business leaders on the value of hiring a military workforce
- Provides accredited human resource training on how to recruit, select, and retain high performing military talent
- Connects employers with high performing military talent to drive business results.
- Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.
- Military Skills Translator from O*NET: Use your Military Occupation Classification (MOC) to identify jobs in the civilian workforce that use similar skills to the ones you've used in your military career.
- In addition to the NCWorks services available to all jobseekers, there are special services for eligible veterans and spouses. For more information, visit the NCWorks Veterans Portal or contact a local NCWorks Career Center.
Health Insurance Resources
Retirement and Health Care Coverage (PDF) - information provided by the US Department of Labor, to answer common questions Dislocated Workers pertaining to pension and health care coverage under COBRA.
Health Insurance MarketPlace assists in locating affordable health care coverage through the Health Insurance MarketPlace. Enroll or change plans, as indicated in guidelines.
Free and Income-based Clinics in North Carolina provide free or low-cost health care supported by federal grants, state subsidies, or non-profits.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services provides information on various services available in North Carolina.
Financial Resources
How to Survive Financially After a Job Loss (PDF) is a publication by the Financial Planning Association dedicated to supporting the financial planning process, by helping people achieve their goals and dreams.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling is the nation’s largest and longest-serving nonprofit financial counseling organization.
Job Dislocation: Making Smart Financial Choices After a Job Loss (PDF) is a brochure covering important steps to keep finances on the right track in the event of unemployment.
HUD Approval Housing Counseling Agencies provides a number of resources and counseling services, including mortgage delinquency and default resolution.
Disability Resources
Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) helps eligible clients overcome barriers, prepare for work, find a job, return to work, maintain a job, advance in employment, live more independently, and manage disability. If your disability or chronic condition prevents you from being successful on the job, EIPD can help! EIPD provides counseling, training, job placement assistance, assistive technology, and many other services, depending on what each individual needs to meet their employment goal. Check out these Frequently Asked Questions or contact your closest local office to apply for services.