Best Job & Career in Delaware — 15 verified 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.

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6. CareerOneStop — Free

US Department of Labor career, training, and job search portal. Find American Job Centers near you.

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7. America's Job Centers — Free

Free in-person career help, training referrals, and job search assistance at 2,400+ AJC locations nationwide.

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8. DOL Women's Bureau — Free

US Department of Labor agency promoting good jobs and equity for working women. Resources and data.

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9. Dress for Success — Free

Free professional attire and career development services for women entering the workforce.

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10. Bottomless Closet — Free

Free interview-appropriate clothing and career development for women seeking economic independence.

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11. Year Up — Free

Free 1-year career training program for young adults 18-29 leading to corporate apprenticeships.

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13. Women Employed — Free

Improving the economic status of women through advocacy and career navigation services.

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Frequently Asked

How many job & career resources are in Delaware?
Women's Corner tracks 15 verified 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 verified 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.