Services for Individuals

Davidson County JobLink offers a comprehensive package of services you can use on your own or with the assistance of a JobLink team member. It's the single place to address your employment and training needs. Choose among the following services:

• Assessment of Skills - Evaluate your employment aptitudes, interests and basic skills.
• Job Search Assistance - Explore your career options in the current labor market.
• Resume Preparation - Prepare a professional resume through available software, workshops, or staff assistance.
• Job Listings - Access the latest job listings through this website and other Internet sites.
• Career Planning and Development - Identify training and education needed to be competitive in the local labor market.
• Connection to High School Completion and GED - Connect to classes needed to obtain your Adult High School Diploma or GED, or to upgrade your basic skills.
• Occupational Skills Training for a Specific Career - Referrals to specific training programs available for the local labor market.
• Literacy Skills - Improve your basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Unemployment Claims - Information on filing unemployment claims.
• Scholarship/Financial Aid Information - Need help paying for tuition, books and fees? Information is available about a variety of student financial aid programs.

Specialized Services for Job Seekers

• Dislocated Worker Program - Assistance for individuals who have lost their jobs due to plant closings or mass layoffs. For additional resources see Dislocated Worker Toolkit.
• Veterans Program - Help for veterans to match their skills with opportunities in the job market.
• Older Workers Program - Specialized job search and placement assistance for economically disadvantaged individuals 55 years or older.
• Disability Services - Help individuals with disabilities access needed education, training, placement and accommodation services.
• Job Search and Life Skills Classes - Access workshops and services that teach you how to better manage your daily life while balancing work; and learn about current job search techniques to include resume development, cover letters, interview techniques, networking, etc.
• Supportive Services - Information and referral to supportive services you may need; to include child day care, transportation, family counseling, etc.