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It can be difficult to know where to start when thinking about changing or switching careers. Read these 5 tips and find out how Ticket to Work can help you get started on your new career path.

Studies show that more people are changing careers and that over 80 percent of them are glad they did. Rebecca is one such example of a successful career change. Find out how Ticket to Work helped Rebecca and can help you get started on your new career path.

Attention college students and recent graduates with disabilities: Register for the US Department of Labor and US Department of Defense’s Workforce Recruitment Program to find internships or permanent jobs nationwide. Registration is open Aug. 21.

Are you looking to start working or switch careers but don't know what types of skills you have? If so, a skills matcher test is a great place to start! These tests ask you what types of work you have done in the past and then evaluates your answers through its program to help you find the career cluster(s) you're suited for.

Transitioning from school to the workforce requires a variety of skills, not only those necessary for your job, but in your daily life as well. These life skills come from a variety of places and help you become a sufficient, independent adult. Learn about the resources available to you to help you achieve your dreams of independent living.

For young adults, summer means you're one step closer to graduation and a future of endless possibilities. Use this time to explore your interests and help set your goals for the future. Already graduated? Congratulations! There's still plenty of time to figure out your professional goals.

Have you ever considered whether an apprenticeship would help you reach your career goals? In many fields, an apprenticeship could turn out to be a path to financial independence through employment. Learn more about the benefits of an apprenticeship for career seekers in this blog post.

The Ticket to Work Program supports all kinds of career development. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community while helping you better prepare for your job hunt and the workforce. Volunteer work can also help build important skills and relationships that help you land the job that best suits you.

Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your job search. Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings from the comfort of your own home. This month we're also exploring some online tools you can use to advance your job search.

Many people explore apprenticeships as a path to work. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly-skilled careers. Workers benefit from apprenticeships by receiving a skills-based education that prepares them for good-paying jobs. Learn how an apprenticeship can help you advance in your career.