How to Get Free Job Training
Free job training is available through a many sources. The list below is not inclusive, and expect to research and dig to find all that is available to you. The first thing to do is to connect with your local job office. They know of funds that are available for free job training.
Contact Your Job Service Agency
- Talk to the people whose job it is to know where the free job training is. Funds are made available to them yearly for careers that are on the list of "in-demand" jobs in the region. Funds are made available through the Workforce Investment Act.
- Visit the job service agency and register to have access to the job area. Once there, talk to any of the staff about free job training. The staff will likely direct you to just the person you need to see. He or she will ask questions about what you want to do and can tell you what is available and how to qualify.
- Follow through on what you need to qualify for free job training.
Other Opportunities for Free Job Training
Job Corps - Find out if you are eligible to get training here. This is an opportunity available from the Department of Labor. There are age limits to qualify, but there are many opportunities to broaden your horizons.
Free Courses Online - Many colleges and universities offer online courses in various fields. They are totally free, and you can take them as your time permits.
Apprenticeships and Internships - These are mainly for college grads, but not always. This is a "hands on" approach to job training.