Myth 5: I Can't Get Help Finding Work

I have no idea about how to go about finding and keeping a job. Is there anyone who can help me?It can be hard looking for and finding a job if you think you have to do it all on your own. Actually, there are several excellent state and national resources that can help you. These organizations can help you prepare for your job search, find a job that’s right for you, and offer advice and support services to help you keep your job.

Alaska Job Centers

Each Alaska Job Center offers free services to job seekers, including job placement, skills assessments, job training, career counseling, and resume development. Your center can tell you about all the services they offer, and the local employers who are hiring. Find your nearest Alaska Job Center.

AlaskaJobs

AlaskaJobs lets you search online for jobs, and has multiple tools to help job seekers with things like choosing a career, creating a resume, or getting additional education or training.

Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) program can help you prepare for, find, and keep work. To get DVR services you must have a physical or mental disability that makes it difficult for you to find and keep a job. If you are eligible for SSI or SSDI based on your disability, you are generally eligible for DVR services.

Services vary depending on the needs of each person. DVR will work with you to figure out which services you need. You and a DVR counselor will develop a plan to help you reach your work goals. Find your local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) office.

Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The nonprofit Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired helps people with these disabilities with job preparation and vocational training, as well as independent living skills, assistive technology, and more.

Ticket to Work

The Ticket to Work Program is designed to help people with disabilities find and keep work. If you are 18 – 64 years old and are getting SSI or SSDI benefits, you can use your Ticket to Work from the Social Security Administration. With this program, you can access employment-related services and supports from Employment Networks (ENs), including training, job placement, job coaching, and vocational assessments. Learn more about Ticket to Work or find an EN in your area.