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Job Search Resources

The resources listed below offer job search assistance such as resume writing, interview skills development, job search assistance and job clubs.
Asian Family Support Services of Austin
Economic Empowerment Program

Services are for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Their mission statement “Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness and access to social services.” Economic Empowerment Program clients are able to receive one-one-one counseling, job search, resume assistance, and trainings on financial literacy, life skills, and how to acclimate to the American workforce.

Eligibility: Services are offered to survivors of domestic and sexual violence

Address: P.O. Box 16254, Austin, TX 78761

Phone: 512-391-9299

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.afssaustin.org

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Austin Area Urban League

The Austin Area Urban League offers three programs:

Financial Empowerment

This program provides financial education to qualified individuals and families who complete the workshops. Various financial seminars are offered that educate on the process of finding and purchasing a home; the type of loans available; the process of securing a loan; budget management; and credit issues that could prevent potential buyers from securing a mortgage.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754

Phone: 512-478-7176

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/financial-empowerment/

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Workforce & Career Development – Essential Office Skills Program

The Austin Area Urban League’s Essential Office Skills (EOS) Academy equips clients with the essential skills to become gainfully employed and successfully prepares them for entrance into the workplace.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754

Phone: 512-478-7176

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/workforce-career-development/

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Workforce & Career Development – Life Skills Program

The Life Skills Program is designed to assist clients in altering those negative patterns of behaviors that create barriers to their success. A variety of services are offered including basic computer training and financial literacy.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 8011A Cameron Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754

Phone: 512-478-7176

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: aaul.org/what-we-do/workforce-career-development/

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Austin Public Library
Faulk Central library and branches

Drop in for free computer training at several Library locations throughout town. Our classes cover topics such as how to use email, look for a job, put finishing touches on your résumé and navigate social media.

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 800 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 512-974-7400

Hours: See calendar on website

Website: library.austintexas.gov/event-tags/computer-classes

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AustinUP
AustinUP

“A community alliance committed to making Central Texas a place where older adults live full, engaged lives.” Hosts free job expos in various locations around Austin to match 55+ job seekers with job opportunities and provides resources for seniors.

Eligibility: 55 and older

Phone: 512-963-3191

Website: http://austinup.org/

Job Fair Info: http://austinup.org/events/

Caritas of Austin
Caritas 

Programs and services: Housing, Food, Employment, Education, Refugee Resettlement, Veterans Assistance

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address:
Caritas North – 9027 Northgate Boulevard, Austin, TX 78768
Caritas of Austin – 611 Neches Street, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 512-472-4135

Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thur – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue – 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – 10:00am

Website: www.caritasofaustin.org

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City of Austin and Travis County
Workforce and Education Readiness Continuum (WERC)

A City of Austin- and Travis County-funded network of community partners linked to help prepare Austin-area residents to enter or reenter today’s competitive job market. [At] 38 locations, … eligible WERC participants have the option to receive a number of education and training services including: Job Search Assistance, Occupational & Job-specific Training, Resume & Interviewing Workshops, Employment Support Services, Transportation assistance, Emergency Support Services, Skills Assessments & Certifications, Adult Basic Education (ABE), Financial Literacy Training, Computer Literacy Training, English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish Literacy, One-on-one Case Management, and Child Care support.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: See website for addresses of partner agencies

Phone: Varies – see website

Hours: Varies – see website

Website: www.wercaustin.com

City of Austin Public Health

There are six City of Austin Public Health Department neighborhood centers that provide a variety of social services to low and moderate-income families in need. This includes a food pantry, employment information and referrals, and application assistance.

Blackland Neighborhood Center

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 2005 Salina, Austin, TX 78722

Phone: 512-972-5790

Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon

Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/blackland-neighborhood-center

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East Austin Neighborhood Center

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 211 Comal St., Austin, TX 78702

Phone: 512-972-6650

Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri – 8:00am – Noon

Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/east-austin-neighborhood-center

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Montopolis Neighborhood Center

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 1416 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX 78741

Phone: 512-972-6650

Hours: Tues – 8:00am – Noon and 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/montopolis-neighborhood-center

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Rosewood Zaragosa Neighborhood Center

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 2800 Webberville Rd., Austin, TX 78702

Phone: 512-972-6740

Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon

Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/rosewood-zaragosa-neighborhood-center

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South Austin Neighborhood Center

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 2508 Durwood, Austin, TX 78704

Phone: 512-972-6840

Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon

Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/south-austin-neighborhood-center

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St. John Community Center

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 7500 Blessing Ave., Austin, TX 78752

Phone: 512-282-2111

Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – Noon

Website: www.austintexas.gov/department/st-john-community-center

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Dress for Success

Dress for Success Austin is committed to providing services and opportunities to help disadvantaged women establish a solid work history and permanently leave the cycle of poverty. Support extends far beyond the “suit” to a promise to each client of on-going support and information as she enters and remains in the employment arena.

Eligibility: For clothing – Once you’ve scheduled an interview, obtain a referral to visit your local Dress for Success boutique.

Address: 701 Tillery St., Suite A-5, Austin, TX 78702

Phone: 512-389-3723

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs – 10:00am – 4:00pm (Closed Wed)
Sat – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Website: austin.dressforsuccess.org

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Easter Seals of Central Texas
Workforce Development

Easter seals offers a range of training, placement and related services that help people prepare for the workforce—because meaningful work is often the key to overcoming challenges and having a good life…. The Employment Services Program at ESCT helps adults with disabilities to find and keep jobs. All services are provided free of charge.

Eligibility: Open to people with disabilities

Address: 8505 Cross Park Dr., Suite 120, Austin, TX 78754

Phone: 512-478-2581

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.easterseals.com/centraltx

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Goodwill of Central Texas

Goodwill of Central Texas has a number of job resources:

Goodwill Career and Technical Academy

The Goodwill Career and Technical Academy (GCTA) provides all Goodwill program participants the opportunity to pursue accelerated, affordable career certifications in a variety of industries.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin, TX 78753

Phone: 512-637-7131

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 10:00pm

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/excel-center/goodwill-career-technical-academy

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Goodwill Community Center (GCC)

We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin, TX 78753

Phone: 512-637-7580

Hours:
Mon – Thur 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training

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Goodwill Georgetown Community Resource Center

We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 805 West University Ave., Suite 127, Georgetown, TX 78626

Phone: 512-591-7808

Hours:
Mon – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Wed – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Thur – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tues & Fri – By appointment only

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training

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Goodwill Resource Center (GRC)

We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 6505 Burleson Rd., Austin, TX 78744

Phone: 512-637-7580

Hours:
Mon – Thur 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training

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Goodwill Rosewood Job Help Center

We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 2001 Rosewood Ave., Bldg. B#2101, Austin, TX 78702

Phone: 512-637-7580

Hours: Tue & Wed: 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training

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Goodwill Round Rock Job Help Center

We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 150 W. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664

Phone: 512-637-7580

Hours: Tue & Wed: 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training

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Goodwill San Marcos Job Help Center

We put boots on the ground to “meet people where they are” by offering multiple points of entry through referrals and job-help centers. Additionally, Goodwill staff is embedded at various service agencies, and we colocate with Workforce Solutions at the Goodwill Resource Center. Our spirit of collaboration also extends to our Goodwill family. We work with University Federal Credit Union to offer financial literacy and second-chance banking. Additionally, our relationship with St. Edward’s University gives our employees access to subsidized higher education.

Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements

Address: 1005 Highway 80, San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-392-4020

Hours:
Mon – Thur: 9:00am – 4:00pm (closed Noon – 1:00pm)
Fri: By appointment only

Website: www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education-job-training

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Launch Pad Job Club
Launch Pad Job Club

Launch Pad Job Club is a networking, support, and job lead sharing organization that aids and supports job seekers in their search for The Perfect Job. A federally recognized nonprofit organization, LPJC presents free weekly meetings that provide programs, motivation, and job search information.

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 1156 Hargrave Street, Austin, TX 78702

Hours: Every Fri at 10:00am

Website: www.launchpadjobclub.com

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Peak Performers Staffing and Recruiting
Peak Performers

Peak Performers is a non-profit staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in placing people into contract assignments with state agencies in Austin. As a non-profit, they also they also provide job placement priority to qualified candidates with disabilities

Eligibility: Qualified applicants

Address: 4616 Triangle Avenue, #405, Austin, Texas 78705

Phone: 512-453-8833

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 – 5:00pm

Website: www.peakperformers.org

Skillpoint Alliance

Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 social enterprise that builds partnerships among industry, education and the community, leading to college and career success for Central Texans, while meeting employers’ needs for a qualified workforce. Since the first graduating class in 1994, Skillpoint’s rapid job training program, Gateway, has expanded to offer six certifications across the construction, manufacturing and healthcare industries. In 1998, we began Empower, a computer proficiency program designed to help prepare adults to compete in the technology-driven workplace.

Eligibility: Apply online.  There are costs associated with training.  Scholarships are available.

Address: 201 East Second Street, Suite B, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 512-323-6773

Website: www.skillpointalliance.org

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US Dept. of Labor
Career One Stop

A source for employment information and inspiration; The place to manage your career; Your pathway to career success; Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals; Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. CareerOneStop Mission: To deliver integrated, easy-to-understand workforce information that helps job seekers, students, workers, workforce intermediaries, and employers develop their capacity and make sound economic decisions in the new economy.

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: Online only

Phone: 877-872-5627

Website: www.careeronestop.org

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Workforce Solutions

Workforce Solutions has four rural and three capital area locations.

Workforce Solutions of Bastrop County

Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 53 Loop 150 West, Bastrop, TX 78602

Phone:
512-303-3916
866-518-0575

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Bastrop-County

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Workforce Solutions of Caldwell County

Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 117 North Main Street, Lockhart, TX 78644

Phone:
512-398-3491
888-223-2638

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Caldwell-County

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Workforce Solutions of Hays County

Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 1202 South C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone:
512-392-1291
866-518-0577

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Hays-County

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Workforce Solutions of Williamson County

Services Offered: Wage Claim & Child Labor Information, Veterans Services, Unemployment Benefits Information, Self Assessment Tools, Rural Capital Area Talent Market, Resume Support, Labor Market Information, Job Search Support, Job Fairs, Interview Counseling, How-To Workshops, Education & Training Information, Computer & Internet Access, Child Care Information, Career & Benefits Information

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 575 Round Rock West Bldg. H, Suite 240, Round Rock, TX 78761

Phone: 512-244-2207

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/details/Workforce-Solutions-of-Williamson-County

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Workforce Solutions of Capital Area – East

WFS Capital Area is your go-to source for job search assistance and employment-related services in Travis County. Named as the “Best Place to Look for a Job” by The Austin Chronicle, our Career Centers can help you: Find a Job, Build Your Resume, Prepare for Interviews, Earn a GED, Gain Occupational Skills.

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 3401 Webberville Rd., ACC Eastview Campus, Bldg. 1000, Austin, TX 78702

Phone: 512-223-5400

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com/JobSeekers.aspx

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Workforce Solutions of Capital Area – North

WFS Capital Area is your go-to source for job search assistance and employment-related services in Travis County. Named as the “Best Place to Look for a Job” by The Austin Chronicle, our Career Centers can help you: Find a Job, Build Your Resume, Prepare for Interviews, Earn a GED, Gain Occupational Skills.

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 6505 Airport Blvd., Suite 101, Austin, TX 78752

Phone: 512-454-9675

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com/JobSeekers.aspx

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Workforce Solutions of Capital Area – South

WFS Capital Area is your go-to source for job search assistance and employment-related services in Travis County. Named as the “Best Place to Look for a Job” by The Austin Chronicle, our Career Centers can help you: Find a Job, Build Your Resume, Prepare for Interviews, Earn a GED, Gain Occupational Skills.

Eligibility: Open to everyone

Address: 6505 Burleson Rd., Austin, TX 78744

Phone: 512-381-4200

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Website: www.wfscapitalarea.com/JobSeekers.aspx

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