15 resources · National resources also appear in local searches.
Find training · United StatesFind a high-school-equivalency route
Find your state’s education options and ask a provider about classes, testing, and the route that fits your goal.
CareerOneStop · U.S. Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Minimum age, school enrollment, and permission requirements differ by state and route.
- What to expect
- Free directory; providers explain costs and eligibility
How to take the first step
- Choose your state and review the available routes.
- Check age, enrollment, schedule, and cost requirements with the provider.
- Prepare one question and a contact plan.
Prepare: Prepare for High School Equivalency →Find training that may qualify for WIOA support
Look up eligible training programs in your state, then ask your local job center about the options and funding rules.
CareerOneStop · U.S. Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Program admission and individual funding eligibility are reviewed separately.
- What to expect
- Free directory; listing does not guarantee funding
How to take the first step
- Choose your state and a training area.
- Compare the credential, time, full cost, and entry requirements.
- Ask your job center and provider what you need to do next.
Prepare: Find Training That Leads Somewhere →Compare pay for a job in your area
Look up wage estimates by occupation and location. Record the date, area, and hourly or annual units before comparing roles.
CareerOneStop · U.S. Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Public career research for all ages.
- What to expect
- Free wage research; estimates describe groups of workers
How to take the first step
- Choose an occupation and your city, state, or ZIP code.
- Record the data period and whether the figures are hourly or annual.
- Compare a second occupation and write what you still need to find out.
Prepare: Compare Local Careers With Real Data →Find adult education classes in Maryland
Find a local provider for basic skills, English language learning, or high-school-equivalency preparation.
Maryland Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Ask the provider about age, school enrollment, and entry requirements.
- What to expect
- Official county directory; contact the provider about intake and fees
How to take the first step
- Choose your county.
- Find a provider that offers the help you want.
- Ask about current classes, entry requirements, and how to start.
Prepare: Read, Write, and Study for Work and Training →Search job openings
Search by job title and location. Compare the hours, requirements, and application steps for two roles.
CareerOneStop · U.S. Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Each employer sets its age and entry requirements.
- What to expect
- Free job search
How to take the first step
- Choose one role or keyword and a location.
- Check the schedule and requirements of two openings.
- Follow the employer’s application instructions.
Prepare: Get Hired for a Better Job →Work and learn through an apprenticeship
Explore openings that combine paid work and training. Apply with the employer or program sponsor.
Apprenticeship.gov · U.S. Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Entry ages vary; many programs require age 18. Check each listing.
- What to expect
- Paid roles; check program details and listing tags
How to take the first step
- Search for an occupation and location.
- Read the training, pay, age, and entry requirements.
- Apply or ask the sponsor about its next intake.
Prepare: Registered Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning →Find a local youth career program
Find local help with work, education, and training, and a person who can explain the next step.
CareerOneStop · U.S. Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Directory for ages 14–24; local program eligibility varies.
- What to expect
- Ask the provider about free services and current intake
How to take the first step
- Search your area.
- Choose a nearby program.
- Ask about current services, requirements, and how to start.
Prepare: Use the Workforce System: Job Centers and Support →Explore career training with Job Corps
Explore career education, training, and living support. Admissions can help you understand which options fit.
Job Corps · U.S. Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Generally for eligible low-income young adults ages 16–24; admissions reviews requirements.
- What to expect
- Free training for eligible participants; availability varies
How to take the first step
- Explore training areas and locations.
- Review the official requirements.
- Speak with admissions or begin the official application.
Prepare: Find Training That Leads Somewhere →Talk with a local job center
Find help with a resume, job search, or training decision. Contact the center before visiting.
CareerOneStop · American Job Centers
- Who it serves
- General job-search help is open to the public; individual programs set requirements.
- What to expect
- Free job-search help; ask about appointments
How to take the first step
- Find the nearest center.
- Check its services and hours.
- Ask what to bring to your first appointment.
Prepare: Use the Workforce System: Job Centers and Support →Explore careers and training routes
Compare the work, skills, and education behind a career before deciding what to try.
CareerOneStop · GetMyFuture
- Who it serves
- Designed for ages 14–24; public career information is available to browse.
- What to expect
- Free career information
How to take the first step
- Choose one job you are curious about.
- Find its typical work and training requirements.
- Write one question to discuss with a trusted adult or career adviser.
Prepare: Choose a Career or Training Path →Find help with everyday essentials
Find local help with food, housing, bills, and other essentials so you can keep moving toward your goal.
211
- Who it serves
- Each local service reviews its own requirements.
- What to expect
- Free support navigation
How to take the first step
- Find your local 211.
- Choose the kind of help you want.
- Contact the service directly about availability.
Prepare: Navigate Benefits and Basic Needs →Explore Maryland job openings
Find openings and career resources across Maryland. Compare the schedule, skills, and application steps for a role that interests you.
Maryland Workforce Exchange
- Who it serves
- Each employer sets age and entry requirements; check portal account requirements.
- What to expect
- State job-search resource
How to take the first step
- Search a role and location.
- Compare requirements with your skills and schedule.
- Follow the employer’s application instructions.
Prepare: Get Hired for a Better Job →Find Maryland youth career support
Explore education, career preparation, and work-training support. Ask a local American Job Center what is available now.
Maryland Department of Labor
- Who it serves
- Maryland youth ages 16–24; local program requirements vary.
- What to expect
- Contact a local provider about services and intake
How to take the first step
- Review the kinds of support available.
- Use the provider’s local job-center link.
- Ask about eligibility, current intake, and how to start.
Prepare: Use the Workforce System: Job Centers and Support →Prepare for a summer work experience
Explore paid summer career experiences in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The 2026 application period is closed; check for the next intake.
Partner4Work · Learn & Earn
- Who it serves
- Eligible Pittsburgh / Allegheny County residents ages 14–23; income and other provider requirements apply.
- What to expect
- Seasonal paid experience · 2026 applications closed
How to take the first step
- Read the provider’s current dates.
- Review the age tier and requirements.
- Prepare for the next intake or ask about other opportunities.
Prepare: Registered Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning →Get local career help in Pittsburgh
Explore job search and free career advising for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Ask an adviser what could help you move forward.
PA CareerLink Pittsburgh
- Who it serves
- Job and specialist program requirements vary.
- What to expect
- Free local career support; statewide job-search links
How to take the first step
- Open job search or career advising.
- Check the role or service requirements.
- Apply with the employer or contact the provider.
Prepare: Use the Workforce System: Job Centers and Support →