Are there state programs for unemployed people?

https://www.reddit.com/r/almosthomeless/comments/1j7zait/are_there_state_programs_for_unemployed_people/

created by Lemonade2250 on 10/03/2025 at 14:01 UTC

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My mother is unemployed for almost 10 months but she has been applying to lot of jobs however it's just no luck. She only received unemployment benefits for 4 months. Because she doesn't English fluently it's hard to find jobs. She worked in a catering company for 8 yrs and during COVID was laid off than started working in fast food at 2 places but she was laid off once again. Now we tried to apply in retail, grocery stores, fast food but no sign of opportunity. It's been struggle because she is surviving on savings. I don't know if she is eligible for food stamps benefits or any other gov related programs benefits. At this moment, she just plans to move another state because job market is so bad right now

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Comment by JOEYMAMI2015 at 10/03/2025 at 14:21 UTC

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Ask about UE training, certification programs. They can possibly pay for schooling and she can still get her benefits. My dad got his CNA license that way and worked for 6 years before he retired. They always need CNAs, HHAs.

Comment by AutismServiceDog at 10/03/2025 at 16:26 UTC

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Learning English while unemployed might help her?

Comment by drsatan6971 at 10/03/2025 at 14:38 UTC

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Go to the unemployment career center they can help ,lots of companies use them to find employees

Comment by mylilself38 at 10/03/2025 at 15:00 UTC

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Self sufficiency ( foodstamp office) usually has a program or 2

Comment by ez2tock2me at 10/03/2025 at 15:17 UTC

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The unemployment department helps with finding employment.

Comment by SasayakuEko at 10/03/2025 at 17:07 UTC

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There are usually city funded workforce centers that can help her with getting additional resources like resume building, interview assistance, and job opportunities. They can also help connect her with getting available free training and English classes.

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If she changes locations, she might have to be a resident at the new location for a little bit in order to get some of their benefits.

Comment by fierce_invalids at 10/03/2025 at 18:05 UTC

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Try foodstuffs its worth looking to see if your eligible

Comment by ErinyesMusaiMoira at 10/03/2025 at 16:35 UTC

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Yes, but she has used her allotment. Unemployment varies in length from state to state.

In addition to other training programs mentioned, I'd add that most community colleges have free or low cost classes in trades/occupations that are needed in their communities (and include work on English to get those jobs).

Comment by Emma_Stoneddd at 10/03/2025 at 18:50 UTC

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If she doesn't mind physical work I recommend checking back of house positions for restaurants ?

I can't speak for all restaurant jobs but I work at a KBBQ place that hires people that don't speak English, but they're normally in the back washing dishes, bussing tables or cleaning.