Career Search Tools & Training
Check with UNA's Career Center
for upcoming Graduates in your field.
UNA's Career Center helps current students & alumni with résumés, interview assistance and general career questions.
Alabama Industrial Development Training AIDT offers a variety of classes & training opportunities.
Interview T.I.P.S. helps applicants prepare for job interviews. The program includes:
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Applications
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Resumes
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Tips for effective interviewing (preparation, communication, dress)
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Interview Follow-Up
AIDT is willing to bring this program to your site. Schools, churches, and other community agencies are encouraged to contact AIDT’s Leadership Development team to schedule a program.
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Leadership Development Classes are offered on a continuous basis at various Education Alliances around the state.
Leadership Skills 1 is the recommended first course for first-line, team leads and/or new supervisors.
Leadership Skills 2 is a follow-up course to Leadership Skills 1, and includes more advanced topics of supervision.
Leadership Skills 3 is the newest class in the Leadership Skills series. It is recommended for those who have previously attended LSI and LSII.
Alabama Dept. of Human Resources (DHR)
Jobs Program provides services and work supports to parents receiving cash assistance to help them find and retain employment. These services and supports seek to address barriers such as lack of adequate child care, poor access to transportation, domestic violence and substance abuse, all which greatly limit the ability to obtain and retain employment.
Services also include employability assessments, job readiness and job skills training, disability assessments and adult education.
Christian Women's Job Corps of the Shoals is a community-wide ministry of the Women’s Missionary Union committed to helping ladies develop into responsible, employable individuals, with good character and a strong moral foundation, moving them toward self-sufficiency. Bible study and one-on-one mentoring are the key factors and are what set this ministry apart from other job-readiness programs. Life skills and of course workforce readiness training are also mainstays.
The NW-SCC Career Center understands the value of transforming high-quality education into gainful employment. The services exist to prepare current students & alumni to make informed decisions as they identify their strengths and values while discovering future paths for success.
The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) currently offers industry-led training certifications at Northwest-Shoals Community College.
NW-SCC Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) (formerly Ready to Work) provides FREE training in basic skills and abilities required by most leading businesses and industries in Alabama.
The ACE curriculum is designed by Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) to build skills based on demands of local businesses and industries along with a nation-wide growth in technology, computer knowledge and employment availability. Successful graduates will receive:
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Alabama Certified Worker certificate from AIDT
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National Career Readiness certificate from ACT WorkKeys; this allows them to compete for jobs in today's competitive market
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The opportunity for a FREE 3 credit hour college course at Northwest-Shoals Community College
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Prepare for the interview with these resources
Once you’ve landed the interview, we want to help you ace it. Here are courses, interactive tools, and common Q&A to ensure you do.
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Service (VRS) helps Alabamians with disabilities achieve independence through employment. VRS provides specialized employment- and education-related services and training to assist teens and adults with disabilities in becoming employed.
With more and more states legalizing recreational marijuana, it’s easy to overlook the dangers that still exist when consuming the substance. Driving under the influence of marijuana comes with its own unique set of risks motorists should know.
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Veteran Employment & Training Resources
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Become the expert trusted to build the future in a flexible, affordable program
tailored to the skills you need to advance your career.
NW-SCC believes that veterans & their dependents are entitled to all financial assistance & benefits accrued through service to their country.
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UNA's Military and Veteran Service Center
to assist veterans, active duty military, guardsmen, and reservists and their family members in taking full advantage of the educational benefits available to them through the GI Bill, Federal Tuition Assistance and other programs. We also strive to help students make the transition from active military duty to UNA.
Suite 102
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383‑5610
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Connect With A Career Center Today
In order to meet the growing need for businesses to hire and train skilled workers, the regional Career Centers offer a range of services to the workforce in Alabama. Services vary depending on which location you visit, but all Career Centers exist to help you succeed. Please reach out to a Career Center near you to take advantage of the wonderful services they offer!
Your tool for career exploration and job analysis!
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O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
To help people everywhere find a job and company they love.
Glassdoor is one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites ... latest
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These days a successful job search is much more complicated than having a good resume!
Job-Hunt.org's genuine experts share solid advice to help you to have a shorter job search.
Northstar Digital Literacy is a FREE resource which defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas:
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Essential Computer Skills - Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email, Windows OS, Mac OS X
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Essential Software Skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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Using Technology to Accomplish Tasks - Social Media, Information Literacy.
Career Advisors
Explearning is for developing personal and professional social skills. We also focus on the everyday moments that make up the majority of our lives, the social skills and know-how you need to thrive in your relationships, communities, and in your own head-space. Whether it's making small talk, telling stories, making friends, fostering positive self-talk, managing conflict or communicating across cultures,
The Parachute Approach to Job Hunting
The Two Ways to Hunt for a Job
American Graduate: Getting to Work
APT’s “American Graduate: Getting to Work” supports partners who are addressing Alabama’s workforce crisis: the gap between job openings in high-demand skilled jobs and the shortage of people qualified to fill them.
CAREER PLANNING:
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VETERAN RESOURCES:
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United States Department of Labor -
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
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Continuing Education Resources for Veterans
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Military.com - Veteran Jobs > Transition Center
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Military.com - Veteran Employment Center
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College Guide for Veterans and Service Members
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ALABAMA WORKS JOB SEEKER GUIDES:
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JOB SEARCH:
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OCCUPATION GUIDES AND RESOURCES:
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
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Alabama Department of Commerce -
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
Alabama Workforce Training & Grants
Construction Education Foundation of Alabama - CEFA
Goodwill Community Foundation Learn Free
Alabama Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Providers
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA)
Alabama Apprenticeship Opportunities
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INTERVIEW TOOLS:
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Monster.com Interview Preparation
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10 Tips for the Day of Your Job Interview
San Joaquin Valley College top tips for a successful job interview
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How to Communicate Effectively in a Job Interview
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Interview tips: 10 tips to improve interview performance
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A Guide to Successful Interviewing
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How To Answer Ten Common Interview Questions -- With Confidence
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Top Job Interview Questions and Best Answers
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21 Job Interview Tips: How to Make a Great Impression
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How to Interview Effectively (video)
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How to Effectively Close an Interview (video)
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How To Perform Effectively In A Job Interview
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Job Interview Tips - How To Effectively Work With Recruiters
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Linda Raynier - Interview Tips
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Linda Raynier's Interview Mastery Workshop
RESUME AND JOB SEARCH CORRESPONDENCE:
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RESUME WRITING TOOLS:
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Monster.com Resume Writing Help
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How to Create an Attractive, Compelling Resume that Gets You More Interviews and Job Offers
JOB SEEKER ASSISTANCE:
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How to Land the Job When You Have a Criminal Record
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Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents Returning to the Workforce
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5 Tips for Instant Interview Success
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Report fraud for a business or employee/claimant here
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The Complete Guide to Psychometric Tests (2021)
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CAREER MANAGEMENT TOOLS:
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My Reemployment Plan Video Series
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