One-Stop Career Centers
U.S. Department of Labor
One-Stop Career Centers provide BRAC-impacted job seekers with access to a wide array of services, including the initial assessment of skills and abilities, self-help information relating to career exploration and skill requirements of various occupations, consumer report information on the performance of local education and training providers, and quality labor market information. The Web site or phone number 1-877-US2-JOBS (TTY: 1-877-899-5627) can be used to locate a One-Stop Career Center in nearly any community in the U.S.
Occupational Licensing
U.S. Department of Labor
States require individuals to have an occupational license in order to legally practice the same occupations. This site helps customers learn about licensing requirements in each State.
Certification Finder
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational certifications evaluate or enhance knowledge and skills concerning a particular occupation. This directory allows users to search for certifications by keyword, industry, or occupational area.
Individualized Training Account (ITA)
U.S. Department of Labor
Individuals over 18 and in need of updating skills or retraining may be eligible for an Individualized Training Account (ITA). An ITA can be used to subsidize training through an appropriate and approved training program. To find out more about ITAs, contact a local One-Stop Career Center. To find a local One- Stop Career Center, go to the Web site or call the toll-free assistance number 1-877-US2-JOBS: 1-877-889-5627 (TTY).
Licenses and Certifications Relevant to Military Occupational Specialties/ Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line
U.S. Department of Defense
The Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Web site provides information on licenses and certifications relevant to Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). Civilians can also access this information by searching MOS titles that seem comparable to their civilian occupation. This site helps soldiers and potential military recruits translate their military occupational specialties into civilian credentials, understand what it takes to obtain the credentials, and see if there are available programs that will help pay credentialing fees.
GovBenefits.gov
Partnership Among Federal Agencies
This Web site is the gateway to Federal and state benefits information on continuing education and training, financial support programs, certification/licenses, and many more topics. Users can browse benefits by category and specific government agency and search at the Federal and state levels. Users can also search topics by population and/or interests.
