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How do I get Federal Job Training?

Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon

There are a number of ways to access federal job training, training for employment offered through the government or through government-funded programs. People interested in federal job training may need to meet certain standards to qualify and can get information about the specific programs they are eligible for through a local government agency focused on employment and labor issues. Welfare and benefits offices are often a good source of information, as are community job training and placement programs.

In federal job training, people will be provided with work skills through a program administered or paid for by the government. This can include training to work in government jobs, as well as training designed to prepare people for general civilian employment. Such programs are usually designed to provide training to disadvantaged individuals first. People on government benefits, people with disabilities, people who have lost their jobs, and people in low income communities are often provided with more federal job training opportunities.

Employers may be eligible for tax breaks if they provide on-the-job training.
Employers may be eligible for tax breaks if they provide on-the-job training.

To get federal job training, people need to apply into a program that offers it. A social worker or employment counselor can help people identify open programs and prepare application materials. Applications typically include information forms and may require referrals and recommendations from social workers, former employers, and other people, such as teachers. People may need to pass a test and undergo an interview before they will be accepted into the program.

Social workers and employment counselors sometimes help people navigate the application process.
Social workers and employment counselors sometimes help people navigate the application process.

Organizations like the Employment and Training Administration within the Department of Labor provide specific information about federal job training programs on their websites. People can also access application materials and other things they may find useful while preparing applications and seeking out programs that may suit their needs.

Typically, job training programs require people to demonstrate commitment and a willingness to finish the program. Some may provide people with stipends, housing, and other benefits to support them while they receive training. People who need extra support can ask about the available options.

Typically, job training programs require people to demonstrate commitment and a willingness to finish the program.
Typically, job training programs require people to demonstrate commitment and a willingness to finish the program.

People may also want to consider applying for grants or funding to pay for job training, even if their work is not directly affiliated with a government job training program. In some communities, grants are provided to encourage employers to hire people with disadvantaged backgrounds. These grants include funds to pay for job training, education, and other programs for these employees. Employers can ask about such incentive programs to see if they and any of their employees are eligible for funds.

Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon

Ever since she began contributing to the site several years ago, Mary has embraced the exciting challenge of being a WiseGEEK researcher and writer. Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College and spends her free time reading, cooking, and exploring the great outdoors.

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Mary McMahon
Mary McMahon

Ever since she began contributing to the site several years ago, Mary has embraced the exciting challenge of being a WiseGEEK researcher and writer. Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College and spends her free time reading, cooking, and exploring the great outdoors.

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    • Employers may be eligible for tax breaks if they provide on-the-job training.
      By: Andreas Karelias
      Employers may be eligible for tax breaks if they provide on-the-job training.
    • Social workers and employment counselors sometimes help people navigate the application process.
      By: taka
      Social workers and employment counselors sometimes help people navigate the application process.
    • Typically, job training programs require people to demonstrate commitment and a willingness to finish the program.
      By: llhedgehogll
      Typically, job training programs require people to demonstrate commitment and a willingness to finish the program.