Ticket to Work Blog

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this June.

Did you know that you can volunteer with federal government agencies? You can get experience in occupational fields such as natural resource management and visitor services. You can help with important national priorities while learning about new careers. Read more.

Did you know that volunteering can help your career? It can be just as helpful as work experience and help you learn new skills that can lead to career growth. Take a look at some popular questions about the link between volunteering and career growth.

The U.S. Department of Labor is holding its first annual Youth Apprenticeship Week from May 5-11. If you’re recently graduated or are graduating soon but don’t know what your next step is, an apprenticeship is a great way to learn as you earn and jumpstart your career!

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this May.

Reporting your wages is important to avoid overpayments from Social Security. An overpayment occurs when Social Security sends you a benefit payment higher than what you're eligible to receive. Read more.

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual or in person career fair this April.

To recognize National Deaf History Month, we are spotlighting Matt, one of our Ticket to Work Success Stories. For a long time, Matt’s hearing loss and other medical issues interfered with employment. But he was eager to move beyond relying on his Social Security disability benefits. Read more.

When it comes to applying for jobs, it’s important take inventory of your soft skills and technical skills to see which jobs you may qualify for and which ones you may need more training in. What are technical skills?

It's tax season! If you earned income in 2023, it's important to file your taxes. Today's blog post discusses a tax credit that may apply to you and free services available through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).