Employment & Job Training
Workforce programs help people experiencing homelessness find jobs, build skills, and earn steady income. Many offer wrap-around support for housing, childcare, and transportation — so one door opens many others.
Not sure which program fits your situation?
The Employment Skills Self-Assessment asks two optional questions — the kinds of work you have done, and what is making a job search hard right now — and points you to the free Phoenix-area program built for that situation, with the number to call and what to say. There is no score and no readiness test. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
What happens when you ask for this kind of help
Every program is different, but here is what most people experience when they reach out for employment & job training help.
- Job training programs range from a few days of skill-building to several months of certified training.
- Some programs pay a stipend or hourly wage while you train — ask about paid opportunities.
- GED, basic literacy, and digital skills programs are often located in the same building as employment services.
- Case managers can help you get an ID, work clothes, bus passes, and other things you need to start a job.
- Transitional jobs programs hire you directly, giving you a real work history and paycheck as you look for permanent work.
Other types of help that often go together
Most people need more than one kind of support. These categories are often connected to employment & job training.
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