If you’ve been affected by recent federal funding changes or layoffs, this page offers key tools and support to help you navigate your career transition. Whether you’re looking for new job opportunities, skills training, or financial help, these resources are here to guide you every step of the way toward career growth and long-term stability.
Applying for Unemployment Benefits
Job Search Resources
- NCWorks offers reemployment services both online and in person at our Career Centers, to help you find work, access training programs and connect to employers.
- Register as an individual at NCWorks.gov to get started - even if you're not applying for unemployment benefits.
- At NCWorks Career Centers, you can access:
- Free computer and internet use
- Resume and cover letter help
- Information on the labor market
- Job search assistance
- Career guidance and assessment
- Information on training and education to include on-the-job training and occupational skills training
- Training classes, workshops, and resources like interview skills and resume best practices
- Explore these additional tools:
- NCCareers.org: Career guidance and exploration for NC residents.
- Careers with the State of NC: Current state government job listings
- NC Community College System: The 58 Community Colleges, plus the System Office in Raleigh, contribute to these job listings. The colleges also offer valuable workforce training.
- HigherEdJobs: University faculty & staff job openings.
- North Carolina League of Municipalities: Local government job postings.
Veterans’ Resources
- In addition to the NCWorks services available to all jobseekers, there are special services for eligible veterans and spouses. For more information, visit the NCWorks Veterans Portal or contact a local NCWorks Career Center.
- If you are a veteran, spouse of a veteran or a military spouse impacted by layoffs, you can also find specialized support at:
- NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
My Next Move for Veterans: Match your military experience to civilian careers.
NC4Vets connects service members, Veterans, and their families with the healthcare, education, employment, or community service resources they need.
- NC4ME (North Carolina for Military Employment) educates strategic business leaders on the value of hiring a military workforce, provides accredited human resource training on how to recruit, select, and retain high performing military talent, and connects employers with military talent to drive business results.
- Hiring Our Heroes (HOH): Job opportunities for military communities.
- Military Skills Translator from O*NET: Use your Military Occupation Classification (MOC) to identify jobs in the civilian workforce that use similar skills to the ones you've used in your military career.
Health Insurance Resources
Retirement and Health Care Coverage (PDF) - Answering common questions about pensions and COBRA health coverage.
Health Insurance MarketPlace: Find affordable health plans or update your coverage.
Free and Income-based Clinics in North Carolina provide care, supported by federal grants, state subsidies, or non-profits.
Visit NC Department of Health and Human Services for more resources.
Financial Resources
How to Survive Financially After a Job Loss (PDF) is a publication by the Financial Planning Association dedicated to supporting the financial planning process, by helping people achieve their goals and dreams.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling is the nation’s largest and longest-serving nonprofit financial counseling organization.
Job Dislocation: Making Smart Financial Choices After a Job Loss (PDF) is a brochure covering important steps to keep finances on the right track in the event of unemployment.
HUD Approval Housing Counseling Agencies provides a number of resources and counseling services, including mortgage delinquency and default resolution.
Disability Resources
The N.C. Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) helps eligible individuals overcome barriers to employment through counseling, training, assistive technology, and job placement. If your disability or chronic condition prevents you from being successful on the job, EIPD can help!
Check out these Frequently Asked Questions or contact your closest local office to apply for services.
Food Assistance
If you're struggling to afford groceries, these programs can help:
- Food and Nutrition Services/SNAP: Monthly benefits to help buy food. Funds are loaded onto an EBT card. Learn More & Apply.
- WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program): Food support and nutrition education for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. Find Your Local WIC Office.
- Second Harvest Food Bank Network: Find food pantries, free meals, and help applying for SNAP near you. Find Food Assistance.
- NC 211: A free service to help you find food resources in your area. Call 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org.
Emergency Housing Help
- NC Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): Provides emergency shelter, rent help, and housing services through local nonprofits. Call 2-1-1 to be connected with help in your area. Learn More.
- NC 211 Housing Support: 24/7 help finding shelters, rental assistance, or local housing programs. Call 2-1-1 or search online. Visit NC 211.
- Coordinated Entry Programs: Every NC county has a central contact point for housing support. You’ll be connected with local services like shelters and rent relief. Find Local Help.
Transportation Assistance
- Local Public Transit Services: Find low-cost bus and ride services in your area. Some systems offer free or discounted fares for people with low income. Search Transit Options.
- On-Demand Microtransit: App-based, curb-to-curb rides in select areas of North Carolina. Affordable and flexible for work or medical trips. Learn More.
- NC 211 Transportation Search: Get help finding transportation programs based on where you live. Call 2-1-1 or search online. Visit NC 211.