Ready to recruit and hire the right employees to grow or start your business?
Find resources and information below.
Streamline your job posting process by posting to the two options below.
State job banks
Contact your state job bank to post your job for free. All employers can post jobs free to their own state job bank, but note that registration, validation, and posting times may vary by state.
NLx from the National Labor Exchange (NLX)
NLx collects and distributes job openings from more than 9,000 company websites and from the state job banks. Post to NLx to ensure your postings reach a nationwide audience and meet federal contractor compliance.
NLx is sponsored by the National Labor Exchange (NLX), a public-private partnership between DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). Learn more at NLx or see Three Options to Post Jobs on NLx.
Need help using job banks or with other workforce issues? Contact your local American Job Center to connect with a Business Services Representative or other resource.
The national network of nearly 2,400 American Job Centers offers a variety of business services to employers.
Locate your nearest American Job Center to connect with a Business Services Representative, who can help you to:
- Post jobs and search resumes on free online job bank
- Write effective job postings
- Recruit and pre-screen job candidates
- Find and refer qualified veteran job candidates
- Determine a competitive salary for positions
- Connect to local resources for training employees
- Provide HR staff training on current topics
- Review bonding information for new hires
- Obtain federal and state grants, hiring incentives and tax credits
- Interpret workforce and business-related data to support your business decisions
- Learn about local resources in economic development, finance, marketing, and more
Looking for highly skilled, dedicated job candidates?
Many studies have shown that veterans are more productive and have higher retention rates than similar candidates without military experience. Employers often report that veterans have:
- Proven leadership skills
- A focus on mission, which translates to a focus on getting the job done
- Experience working with a team
- An accelerated learning curve
- Strong work ethic
- An ability to work well under pressure
- Creative initiative
- Integrity
Two steps to hiring qualified veterans
- Begin by posting your job opening on your state job bank. Follow the instructions on your state job bank website to post jobs.
- Next, contact a Veterans Employment Representative at an American Job Center. Let them know you want to hire a veteran. They may ask for details of your job listing(s). They will be able to help you identify qualified veterans.
What about tax incentives?
You may also be eligible for a tax incentive for hiring a veteran. Read about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Vow to Hire Heroes provisions.
Already employ veterans?
You may qualify for the U.S. Department of Labor's HIRE Vets Medallion Award, a program that recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations, and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans.
Learn more
View the Employer Guide to Hire Veterans, from the USDOL Veterans' Employment & Training Service.
Workers who have disabilities bring essential attributes that can help your business thrive. Learn more below about the benefits to your bottom line and the laws that apply to hiring workers with disabilities.
Benefits of hiring
Businesses across the United States have discovered the benefits of hiring workers with disabilities. These workers are often:
- Skilled at adapting to difficult situations
- Highly motivated
- Less likely to leave than other employees
Get more information
The U.S. Department of Labor and its partners have collected key resources to assist employers in hiring workers with disabilities:
- Ask EARN.org. The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) is a resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, and retain qualified employees with disabilities.
- The Job Accommodation Network (JAN). JAN is dedicated to helping you integrate or retain people with disabilities. It’s a leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
- Disability Employment Resource Page. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers news, articles, and guides to help you understand the latest trends and best practices relating to employment of people with disabilities.
- Disability Employment Tabulation, U.S. Census Bureau. This Census Bureau data shows disability status of the labor force for 4,000 local U.S. areas. Learn more about the skills and availability of people with disabilities, including details on occupation, education, and earnings.
- AI & Disability Inclusion Toolkit, from the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT). Many organizations are using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to screen job candidates and streamline the application process. But sometimes AI can increase the risk of workplace discrimination for people with disabilities. PEAT developed this toolkit to help organizations navigate the potential risks and to outline practices that can help make AI implementations more equitable.
For help with hiring people with disabilities or other workforce issues, contact your local American Job Center and ask to speak with a Business Services Representative.
WOTC is a federal tax credit that benefits both employers and qualified workers.
Note: WOTC is currently on hiatus as of January 1, 2026. While new certifications are paused, employers should continue screening and submitting applications to state workforce agencies, as Congress frequently renews the WOTC program retroactively.
WOTC helps targeted employees move from economic dependency to self-sufficiency while earning a steady income and becoming contributing taxpayers. Benefits to the hiring business include:
- You make the final hiring decision on candidates presented.
- Minimal paperwork is needed to claim the tax credit.
- You can hire as many qualified employees as you need.
- Hire from several qualified groups, including veterans.
Learn more about WOTC
To learn more about WOTC, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor's webpage for employers interested in WOTC.
Have questions about WOTC? Contact the WOTC coordinator in your state. You can also contact your local American Job Center to connect with a Business Services Representative or other resources that can help.
Local colleges are a great source to find skilled applicants who have the training you need. Start by identifying relevant training programs, and their representatives.
- Visit Find Local Training Programs to search for local programs by entering an occupation, school, or program and a location.
- View a list of programs in your area; filter your list by program length, program name, or occupation. Select relevant programs and schools.
- On the school’s website, look for links directed at employers. Examples might include links such as “Hire our Students” or “For Employers.”
- Locate a phone or email contact for departments of interest. Most departments work directly with employers to facilitate employment for graduates.
For help locating an appropriate school or with other workforce issues, contact your local American Job Center to connect with a Business Services Representative or other resource.
