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Federal Benefit Program: Employment and Training Assistance

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Description: Services are available to individuals seeking a job or developing work skills. Services include job search assistance, referral and placement assistance, reemployment services to unemployment insurance claimants, labor market information, and individual skills assessments.
Note: If you are 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States, you may also be eligible to receive counseling, help in developing an individual employment plan, training and basic education. Childcare and transportation services may be available to enable an individual to participate in these activities. The array of services available is based upon an assessment of individual needs.
Eligibility Criteria: In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Responsible Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor
Program Contacts and Information: Toll-free help line: 877-872-5627 - People who are hearing impaired may call this toll-free TTY number: 877-889-5627
Web Resources: Employment and Training Administration

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