Nonprofits and free career coaching
Nonprofits offering free career coaching, resume help, interview practice, and networking for job seekers across the United States. A few listings are companies with free programs, and their cards say so.
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40Plus of Southeastern Wisconsin 40pluswi.org
Weekly peer meetings, interview practice with feedback, job-search training, volunteer mentors, and a networking calendar.
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A Wider Circle: Career Support awidercircle.org
Career counseling, coaching, resume, interview preparation, job search, networking, peer Job Café, and resource navigation.
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AARP Foundation: BACK TO WORK 50+ aarp.org
Career coaching, job-search workshops, jobseeker guide, interview preparation, and employer access.
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American Corporate Partners (ACP) acp-usa.org
Year-long one-on-one mentorship with corporate professionals for veterans, service members, and military spouses.
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COOP Careers Fellowship coopcareers.org
Digital skills, near-peer coaching, career-readiness curriculum, networking, employer exposure, and ongoing alumni help.
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CSIX Connect csix.org
Job leads, employer contacts, speakers, networking, elevator-pitch practice, job-search resources, and peer support.
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Cara Collective caracollective.org
Workforce training, job placement, personal/professional coaching, interview confidence, transitional jobs, and retention.
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Career & Networking Center careernetworkingcenter.org
Job club, networking, accountability, webinars, job-search strategy, and resume, LinkedIn and interview education.
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Career Confidence career-confidence.org
Expert job-search education, practical guidance, networking, resume/interview topics, and encouragement.
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Career Connectors careerconnectors.org
Hiring-company events, resume review, LinkedIn coaching, portraits, networking, interview coaching, and education.
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Career Network Ministry (CNM) careernetworkministry.com
Twice-monthly meetings, resume and LinkedIn reviews, weekly accountability teams, workshops, and an executive job team.
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CareerCatchers careercatchers.org
Individual employment counseling, career planning, resume and cover letters, job search, interviews, and onboarding support.
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CareerDFW careerdfw.org
Group directory, event calendar, training, resume/interview/networking files, resource rooms, and job-search tips.
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CareerSpring careerspring.org
Career exploration, skill building, professional networks, volunteer advising, and employment opportunities.
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CareerUSA careerusa.org
Weekly career training, job-club listings, resumes, interviewing, networking, and job-search resource files.
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Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) ceoworks.org
Immediate transitional employment, job coaching, skills, placement support, and retention and financial-stability support.
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Chrysalis changelives.org
One-on-one employment specialists, resume and interview practice, professional attire, and transitional jobs in Southern California.
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Climb Wyoming climbwyoming.org
Job training, career planning, workplace skills, coaching, employer connections, placement, and holistic family support.
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CrossPurpose crosspurpose.org
Career training, certification, 1:1 coaching, resume/interview help, mindset and barrier support, and employer connections.
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Crossroads Career crossroadscareer.org
Job-search action plan, groups, workshops, webinars, resume tools, mentoring, networking, and job listings.
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DE Employment Solutions Inc. (DEES) yourdees.org
Free resume and cover letter help, mock interviews, career readiness workshops, and a self-guided career toolkit in the DC area.
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Dress for Success Arizona dfsphoenix.org
Job-readiness training, workforce navigation, coaching, attire, professional development, and employer connections.
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Dress for Success Hartford: Employment Readiness hartford.dressforsuccess.org
Employment readiness, job-search preparation, professional development, attire, and local affiliate support.
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Dress for Success Indianapolis indydfs.org
Career coaching, CliftonStrengths assessment, resume and interview help, application assistance, and a computer lab.
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Dress for Success San Francisco / San Jose sjdress.org
Resume review, mock interviews, personal branding, LinkedIn, career coaching, and professional attire.
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Dress for Success Triangle NC dfstrianglenc.org
Career coaching, resume and interview preparation, networking, workshops, employer connections, and professional attire.
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Dress for Success Washington, DC dcdressforsuccess.org
Career center, 1:1 coaching, resume and interview help, skills, online learning, and professional attire.
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Dress for Success Worldwide dressforsuccess.org
Career coaching, job-readiness and reskilling, networking, professional attire, and employment retention.
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FourBlock fourblock.org
Ten-week career readiness programs for veterans and military spouses, with coaching, employer connections, and salary negotiation.
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Fresh Start Women’s Foundation freshstartwomen.org
Career advising, resume support, mock interviews, job-search guidance, training, employer connections, and success coaching.
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Gesher Human Services: Careers & Employment geshermi.org
Career coaching, technical skills, networking, resume workshops, 1:1 resume help, and job placement.
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Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago goodwillgreatermc.org
Workforce Connection Centers with resume and application help, computer access, interview prep, workshops, and hiring events.
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Goodwill Industries International: Career Support goodwill.org
One-on-one job assistance, resume and interview help, digital skills, career exploration, and job search support.
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Goodwill of the Heartland goodwillheartland.org
One-on-one career navigators, resume help, skill building, career planning, and a virtual career center.
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Grace Job Seekers NetWORK gracejobseekersnetwork.org
Monthly meetings, career coaching, resume help, mock interviews, financial coaching, and Christ-centered peer support.
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Great Careers Network greatcareers.org
Career-success groups, virtual support, networking, education, speakers, resources, and job-search newsletter.
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Hire Heroes USA hireheroesusa.org
Personal career advisors, resume rewriting, mock interviews, mentoring, salary negotiation help, and a military-focused job board.
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Hiring Our Heroes hiringourheroes.org
Career connectors, hiring events, workshops, fellowships, career development, and military-spouse networks.
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Holy Archangels Parish Job & Networking Ministry holyarchangelsparish.org
Networking and accountability groups, career skills presentations, resume critiques, interviewing help, and area job leads.
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Hopeful Fridays / Accountability & Hopeful Fridays hopefulfridays.org
Weekly Friday online meetings, goal accountability, leadership and life skills, career planning, and resume and interview help.
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Hudson Job Search hudsonjobsearch.org
Twice-monthly meetings with practical job-search strategies, experienced advisors, and low-pressure networking.
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Jails to Jobs jailstojobs.org
A step-by-step job search guide for previously incarcerated and soon-to-be released people, covering employer research, resumes, and interviews, with a free PDF job hunting plan. From a California nonprofit.
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JVS Bay Area: Job Search Accelerator jvs.org
Three-week job-search training, research, marketing, resume, interviewing, networking, and career pathways.
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JVS Boston jvs-boston.org
Career coaching, job training, resume and interview help, applications, placement, employer connections, and supportive services.
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JVS New Jersey: Job Seekers Workshops jvsnj.org
Expert workshops, support, networking, job-search skill development, and career counseling referrals.
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JVS SoCal: AJCC / WorkSource and WeHoWorks jvs-socal.org
Career guidance, resume and interview coaching, job-search workshops, training, job matching, and resource centers.
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Job Seekers of Montclair jobseekersofmontclair.org
Professional job-search programs, expert speakers, networking, peer support, and resources.
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JobTrain Career Centers jobtrainworks.org
Employment specialist, resume development, interview practice, applications, coaching, placement, and technology access.
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Joseph’s People josephspeople.org
Job-search education, peer support, networking, expert helpline, chapter meetings, motivation, and resources.
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LaunchCode launchcode.org
Tuition-free technical education, project work, job preparation, employer matching, and placement services.
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Lime Connect limeconnect.com
1:1 career coaching, resume help, networking, recruiting opportunities, leadership programs, and peer communities.
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MN Crossroads Career Network mncrossroads.com
Monthly seminars, workshops, networking, resume, LinkedIn and interview resources, coaching, and job board.
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Maryland New Directions mdnewdirections.org
Career path, resume and cover letters, interview prep, job-search strategy, applications, computer skills, and barrier resources.
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Merit America: Job Search Accelerator meritamerica.org
Six-week accelerator with weekly coaching, resume and cover letter work, LinkedIn optimization, and mock interviews.
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Mi Casa Resource Center: Career Coaching micasaresourcecenter.org
Career search, resume and cover-letter refinement, interview practice, goal setting, and job-search guidance.
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MyCareer Place (formerly Barrington Career Center) thebarringtoncareercenter.org
Individual coaching, 15+ workshops, job-search work teams, resumes, interviewing, networking, and negotiation.
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NPower npower.org
IT and cybersecurity training, certifications, mentoring, employment-readiness workshops, and employer access.
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National Able Network nationalable.org
Career coaching, IT training, job placement support, the SCSEP senior employment program, and a veterans program.
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National Urban League: Jobs Network nul.org
Career-success workshops, digital skills, employer connections, local workforce programs, and job network.
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North Fulton Community Charities: Job Seeker Resources nfcchelp.org
Resume and cover-letter help, interview prep, applications, job leads, coaching, workshops, and technology lab.
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Onward to Opportunity (IVMF) ivmf.syracuse.edu
Career training, industry certification, career coaching, and job-readiness and transition support.
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Opportunity Junction: Career Counseling & Placement opportunityjunction.org
Goal review, employment matching, resume help, interview preparation, placement assistance, and career counseling.
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Overcoming Job Transition (OJT Tulsa) ojttulsa.org
Resume strengthening, networking, interview coaching, LinkedIn/job-board guidance, accountability, and personal coaching.
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PONG MKE (Professional Opportunities Networking Group) sites.google.com
Weekly Zoom meetings with speakers, job-search best practices, job leads, and peer networking.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America: Veterans Career Program pva.org
Career planning, resume and interview support, networking, job search, and accommodations and barrier counseling.
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Pay Forward Coaching payforwardcoaching.com
Free one-on-one coaching sessions, resume reviews, interview prep, warm introductions, and a volunteer-run Slack community.
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Per Scholas perscholas.org
No-cost tech training, certifications, career coaching, resume refresh, mock interviews, and employer connections.
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Professionals in Transition jobsearching.org
Weekly support-group meetings, job-search presentations, resume and interview topics, networking, and peer encouragement.
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Roswell UMC Job Networking rumc.com
Resume fundamentals, interview practice, LinkedIn, networking, job-search strategy, troubleshooting, and emotional support.
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Rubicon Programs rubiconprograms.org
Career planning, resume, interview skills, job search, recruitment events, transitional jobs, retention, and barrier support.
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STRIVE strive.org
Career readiness, occupational skills, 1:1 coaching, job placement, digital skills, and lifetime support.
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SkillUp Coalition skillup.org
Curated non-degree career paths, vetted short training programs, job matching, and free one-on-one career coaching.
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Skills for Rhode Island’s Future skillsforri.com
Job-search support, career enhancement, training, resume submission, employer matching, and hiring events.
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Southlake Focus Group southlakefocusgroup.com
Networking, resume writing, interviewing, LinkedIn, workshops, and peer support.
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St. Joseph the Worker (The Worker) theworkeraz.org
Job plan, employer referrals, resume, interview coaching, attire, transportation, and uniforms and work tools.
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Still Serving Veterans ssv.org
Veteran-to-veteran career coaching, resume and LinkedIn help, mock interviews, and job-search strategy for transitioning service members.
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Suited for Change suitedforchange.org
Professional attire, coaching, skills training, interview preparation, and professional development.
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TechNation technationcareers.org
Free CompTIA certification training, coaching, resume and interview help, and paid IT apprenticeships for New Americans.
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The COMMIT Foundation commitfoundation.org
Personalized transition coaching, mentorship, networking, career exploration, and salary-negotiation guidance.
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The Honor Foundation honor.org
A career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces members, with no tuition. It includes resume development, and you apply to join.
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The HOPE Program thehopeprogram.org
Workforce training, resume and interview practice, career coaching, job placement, and long-term retention support in New York.
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The Job Forum thejobforum.org
Manager panels, resume and LinkedIn help, interviewing, career planning, referrals, 1:1 advice, and industry workshops.
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The Wardrobe careerwardrobe.org
Professional clothing, career coaching, job-search workshops, workplace norms, networking, and confidence building.
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The WorkPlace: Career Coach workplace.org
Resume help, social-media job search, interview preparation, career guidance, computers, and training referrals.
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USO Transition Program uso.org
One-on-one transition specialists, resume and LinkedIn help, free Coursera and Skillsoft certifications, and mentor networks. For active duty, Reserve, Guard, and military spouses.
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Upwardly Global upwardlyglobal.org
Career coaching, job-readiness training, free courses and certifications, and employer networking for immigrant and refugee professionals.
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Upwardly Global: UpGlo Direct upwardlyglobal.org
1:1 coaching, U.S.-style resume, interview preparation, networking, certifications, and job-readiness training.
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Vermont Works for Women: Employment & Career Services vtworksforwomen.org
1:1 coaching, resume and cover letters, mock interviews, networking, training access, job openings, and online learning.
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VetJobs vetjobs.org
Career preparation, resume tools, training, one-on-one assistance, employer matching, and job placement support.
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Warriors to Work (Wounded Warrior Project) woundedwarriorproject.org
Free career counseling, resume help, and interview preparation for injured post-9/11 veterans and their families. You register with Wounded Warrior Project first, and WWP decides who is eligible.
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WorkFaith workfaith.org
Job-readiness training, five-day accelerator, 1:1 career coaching, interview preparation, and employer network.
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Year Up United: Career Pathways yearup.org
Skills training, professional coaching, internships, job-search support, placement access, and alumni support.
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Recruiters Give Back recruitersgiveback.org
Volunteer recruiters offering free one-on-one conversations about your resume, search strategy, and interviewing, booked by email. You must be unemployed to use it. Run by Recruiters Give Back Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong.
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Path Forward pathforward.org
Helps caregivers return to the workforce after a career break, with return-to-work programs run with employers and free resources for returners.
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Creative Spirit creativespirit-us.org
Places neurodivergent professionals in fair-wage creative and marketing roles, working with candidates and employers on integrated employment.
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Hire Autism hireautism.org
The Organization for Autism Research's free job board and resource hub for autistic job seekers, with employer education on inclusive hiring.
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Be the Transformational Change Fund bethetransformationalchange.org
Career support for LGBTQIA+ job seekers, with coaching and community programs aimed at equitable workplaces.
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Trans Can Work transcanwork.org
California career services for transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex job seekers, with training programs and employer partnerships.
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The Jobs Partnership of Florida jobspartnership.org
A free faith-based career program in Central Florida pairing classroom training with volunteer coaches and employer connections.
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Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee giveit2goodwill.org
Free career coaching and job placement help across Middle Tennessee, from resume work to connecting with hiring employers.
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Goodwill of Southern Nevada goodwillvegas.org
Free resume workshops and one-on-one career coaching at Goodwill career centers in the Las Vegas area.
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Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina goodwillsc.org
Free in-person and virtual career services across upstate and midlands South Carolina, including coaching, training, and job connections.
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Goodwill Industries of Kentucky goodwillky.org
Statewide Opportunity Centers offering free career coaching, job-search help, and connections to training across Kentucky.
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Goodwill Southern Rivers goodwillsr.org
Free career centers in east Alabama and west and south Georgia with job-search help, resume assistance, and employer connections.
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Goodwill Olympics & Rainier Region goodwillwa.org
Free job training, placement help, and career coaching across the Olympics and Rainier region of Washington.
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Mentra mentra.com
Job network for neurodivergent job seekers, with strengths-based profiles and training tracks. Employers pay, and most roles are in tech. A company, not a nonprofit.
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Never Search Alone neversearchalone.org
Join a small peer job search council that meets on a set plan, based on Phyl Terry's book. More than 6,200 councils have formed. A pro-bono project of Collaborative Gain, funded by book sales.
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VetsinTech vetsintech.co
Tech training, job connections, and city chapters for veterans and military spouses. Chapter membership is free.
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Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network hiringourheroes.org
Local and virtual networks that connect military spouses with peers, mentors, and jobs, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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iRelaunch irelaunch.com
For people returning to work after a career break: a free weekly virtual Power Hour and a job board. Now owned by the staffing firm Akraya, which sells coaching.
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SEO Career career.seo-usa.org
A selective program that recruits and trains undergraduates for paid internships in finance, tech, and corporate roles. You apply to get in.
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Defy Ventures defyventures.org
Entrepreneurship and employment programs for people in prison and after release. Programs run through specific prisons in a handful of states, so you cannot just sign up.
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