Myth 5: I Can't Get Help Finding Work

I have no idea about how to go about finding and keeping a job. Is there anyone who can help me?It can be hard looking for and finding a job if you think you have to do it all on your own. Actually, there are several excellent state and national resources that can help you. These organizations can help you prepare for your job search, find a job that’s right for you, and offer advice and support services to help you keep your job.

NCWorks Career Centers

Each NCWorks Career Center offers free services to jobseekers, including job placement, skills assessments, job training, career counseling, and resume development. Your center can tell you about all the services they offer, and the local employers who are hiring. Find your nearest NCWorks Career Center.

NCWorks Online

NCWorks Online lets you search for jobs, and has multiple tools to help with your job search, like an Interest Finder to identify your personality types, a Career Cluster Match to decide the best combination of your work, skill and academic interests, and a Skills Matcher to find career options that might be a good fit.

Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (Vocational Rehabilitation)

The Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) program can help you prepare for, find, and keep work. To get EIPD services you must have a physical or mental disability that makes it difficult for you to find and keep a job. If you are eligible for SSI or SSDI based on your disability, you are generally eligible for EIPD services.

Services vary depending on the needs of each person. EIPD will work with you to figure out which services you need. You and an EIPD counselor will develop a plan to help you reach your work goals. Find your local Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) office.

Ticket to Work

The Ticket to Work Program is designed to help people with disabilities find and keep work. If you are 18 – 64 years old and are getting SSI or SSDI benefits, you can use your Ticket to Work from the Social Security Administration. With this program, you can access employment-related services and supports from Employment Networks (ENs), including training, job placement, job coaching, and vocational assessments. Learn more about Ticket to Work or find an EN in your area.