Best Job & Career in Delaware — 15 resources

About Job & Career for Women

Job and career resources for women run through the 2,400+ American Job Centers (AJCs) nationwide, the Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, and SBA Women's Business Centers. AJCs offer free job search, resume help, and WIOA-funded training (often

0,000+ in tuition for in-demand occupations). WANTO grants fund women entering nontraditional trades like construction, electrical, and HVAC. Registered Apprenticeships pay workers during training, and organizations like Chicago Women in Trades, Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW), and Dress for Success support entry and re-entry. For formerly incarcerated women, programs like the Center for Employment Opportunities provide transitional jobs. This directory includes AJCs, WBCs, apprenticeships, and women-focused workforce programs.

Job & Career in Delaware

Delaware Family Court handles custody, visitation, and child support statewide through three county courthouses (New Castle, Kent, Sussex). The Division of Child Support Services operates under DSS. Wilmington and Dover are the population centers. Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI), Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, and the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence support women.

15 Resources

2. Delaware JobLink — Free

JobLink.delaware.gov is the state's free online job board, integrated with unemployment-insurance work-search requirements. Mothers can post a resume, save searches, and apply to thousands of Delaware employers. The 302-761-8085 helpline supports account issues.

302-761-8085 · Online Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website

3. Goodwill of Delaware — Job Training — Free

Goodwill's 300 E Lea Blvd Wilmington site offers free career-readiness workshops, computer skills training, and supportive employment for women with employment barriers. Call 302-761-4640 weekdays to attend the next orientation; childcare may be available for class days.

302-761-4640 · 300 E Lea Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Delaware Unemployment Insurance — Free

Delaware UI provides weekly benefits to mothers laid off through no fault of their own, with the state replacement rate covering up to 60% of prior wages. File online or call 302-761-6576; you must register on JobLink and complete weekly work searches.

302-761-6576 · Online/Phone Service · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. SCORE Delaware — Women's Business Mentoring — Free

SCORE Delaware at 1007 N Orange St Wilmington pairs aspiring and current women business owners with retired-executive mentors for free one-on-one counseling. Workshops cover writing a business plan, accessing SBA loans, and tax setup. Call 302-573-6552.

302-573-6552 · 1007 N Orange St Suite 1120, Wilmington, DE 19801 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

6. CareerOneStop — Free

CareerOneStop is the US Department of Labor's career hub with skill assessments, training finder, and the official American Job Center locator. Useful for Delaware mothers exploring career changes — the Interest Assessment surfaces unexpected matches.

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7. America's Job Centers — Free

AJCs offer free in-person career help, training referrals, and job-search assistance at 2,400+ locations nationwide. Delaware's flagship AJC is the DOL Wilmington office; smaller sites operate in Dover and Georgetown.

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8. DOL Women's Bureau — Free

The DOL Women's Bureau publishes data on women's wages, occupational segregation, and caregiving labor, plus advocates for policies advancing women workers. The Equal Pay Calculator is a useful tool for Delaware mothers negotiating salary.

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9. Dress for Success — Free

Dress for Success provides free interview-appropriate professional attire and career development for women re-entering the workforce. The nearest affiliates to Delaware are in Philadelphia and Baltimore; Delaware women can be referred through partner agencies.

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10. Bottomless Closet — Free

Bottomless Closet provides free interview suiting, resume help, and career-development workshops for women heading back to work. New York-based with referral partnerships across the Mid-Atlantic that Delaware caseworkers can tap.

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11. Year Up — Free

Year Up is a free one-year career-training program for low-income young adults 18-29, with a 6-month corporate internship at companies like JPMorgan and Bank of America. Wilmington-area Year Up cohorts have placed graduates into financial services and tech roles.

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12. Goodwill Career Services — Free

Goodwill's national career services include free training in healthcare, IT, construction, and retail, plus placement support. Delaware mothers should connect with Goodwill of Delaware first; the national site explains the broader Goodwill ecosystem and online learning options.

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13. Women Employed — Free

Women Employed is a Chicago-based advocacy organization that publishes practical guides on negotiating salary, navigating pregnancy discrimination, and accessing tuition reimbursement. Useful research for Delaware mothers navigating workplace inequities.

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14. SCORE — Free Business Mentors — Free

The national SCORE site explains the mentor-matching process, hosts hundreds of free webinars, and links to local chapters including SCORE Delaware. Useful for mothers who want to scope mentorship topics before booking a session.

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15. SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership — Free

The SBA Women's Business Center network provides counseling, training, and access to capital specifically for women entrepreneurs. The closest WBC to Delaware is in Wilmington at the True Access Capital partnership, focused on minority and women-owned businesses.

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Frequently Asked

How many job & career resources are in Delaware?
Women's Corner tracks 15 job & career resources for women in Delaware.
Are job & career resources in Delaware free?
15 of the 15 listed job & career resources in Delaware are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Delaware have job & career resources?
Listings span cities including Wilmington.
What are some examples of job & career resources in Delaware?
Featured entries include Delaware Department of Labor — Division of Employment & Training, Delaware JobLink, Goodwill of Delaware — Job Training, Delaware Unemployment Insurance, SCORE Delaware — Women's Business Mentoring.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
5 of 15 Delaware job & career listings include phone numbers.
Where do I get free job training?
Your local American Job Center (find at CareerOneStop.org or call 1-877-872-5627) offers free training, resume help, and job placement through the WIOA program. Goodwill, Dress for Success, and Bottomless Closet provide job-readiness, interview clothing, and coaching. Community colleges run short-term certificate programs (CNA, medical billing, IT) under
,000 that lead to immediate jobs.
Are there programs that hire single mothers?
Yes. Many employers partner with Goodwill, YWCA, and Workforce Boards on second-chance and single-mom hiring tracks — childcare assistance, flexible schedules, and tuition reimbursement included. Look at 'Family Forward NC' style state initiatives, certified Family-Friendly employers, and federal contractors (required to support working parents). Healthcare and logistics are the fastest-growing single-mom-friendly fields.
How do I write a resume after years out of the workforce?
Skip the chronological format — use a functional or hybrid resume that leads with skills (organization, budgeting, time management, problem-solving from caregiving counts). Reframe volunteer work, PTA, and freelance work as professional experience. Free help: American Job Centers, Dress for Success Career Center, LinkedIn's free resume builder, and the SBA Women's Business Centers.
What if I have a criminal record?
You still qualify for most jobs — Ban-the-Box laws in 37 states delay background questions until later in hiring. Federal contractors can't ask about records on the initial application. The Federal Bonding Program insures employers against loss for hiring you. Many states allow expungement of certain records after a waiting period — ask legal aid about clearing your record.