Best Job & Career in Oklahoma — 17 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 Oklahoma

Oklahoma district courts hear family matters in each of its 77 counties. The Oklahoma Child Support Services division operates under DHS. Oklahoma City and Tulsa dominate, with Norman, Broken Arrow, and Edmond rounding out the major cities. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, and the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault serve women.

17 Resources

1. Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) — Free

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission provides free employment services including job search assistance, unemployment insurance, labor market information, and workforce training referrals at American Job Centers statewide. Women can visit any OESC location for career counseling, resume help, interview prep, and job fair announcements. Call 405-557-7100 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit oesc.ok.gov for office locations.

405-557-7100 · Statewide Locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. OKJobMatch — State Job Board — Free

OKJobMatch is Oklahoma's free online job matching system connecting job seekers with employers across the state. Women can create a free profile, upload a resume, search thousands of job listings, and set up job alerts for new openings. Available 24/7 at okjobmatch.com. Connected to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission workforce system. Call 405-557-7100 for help creating your profile.

405-557-7100 · Online Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website

8. CareerOneStop — Free

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

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. 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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10. 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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11. Dress for Success — Free

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

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12. Bottomless Closet — Free

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

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13. Year Up — Free

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

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. 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 Oklahoma?
Women's Corner tracks 17 verified job & career resources for women in Oklahoma.
Are job & career resources in Oklahoma free?
17 of the 17 listed job & career resources in Oklahoma are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Oklahoma have job & career resources?
Listings span cities including Oklahoma City, Tulsa.
What are some examples of job & career resources in Oklahoma?
Featured entries include Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC), OKJobMatch — State Job Board, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Small Business Development Center, Urban League of Greater OKC — Career Services.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
7 of 17 Oklahoma 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.