Job & Career in Montana

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About Job & Career for Fathers

Job and career resources for fathers run through the American Job Center (AJC) network — there are roughly 2,400 physical locations nationwide, every one of which offers free services. AJCs provide job search assistance, resume and interview help, WIOA-funded training (often up to

0,000+ in tuition and fees for in-demand occupations), and connections to apprenticeships. Every state has a workforce agency that oversees unemployment insurance, labor market information, and rapid response services for laid-off workers. Registered Apprenticeship programs pay workers while they train for skilled trades (electrician, plumber, HVAC, heavy equipment, and increasingly healthcare and IT). For formerly incarcerated fathers, state Department of Labor reentry programs and organizations like the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provide transitional jobs and placement. This directory includes AJCs, workforce boards, apprenticeship programs, and reentry services.

Job & Career in Montana

Montana district courts handle family matters in each of its 56 counties across 22 judicial districts. The Child Support Services Division operates under DPHHS. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest cities. Montana Legal Services Association is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program, with extensive online self-help for pro se litigants.

5 Resources

1. Montana Job Service – Workforce Centers — Free

Statewide network of Job Service Workforce Centers offering free help with job search, resume writing, interview prep, labor market information, and training referrals for Montana residents. Fathers can create a MontanaWorks profile, browse current openings, and meet with a workforce consultant in person. Centers also connect job seekers with unemployment insurance, veterans priority services, and WIOA-funded training.

406-444-4100 · 1315 Lockey Ave, Helena, MT 59620 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Montana Department of Labor & Industry — Free

State agency administering unemployment insurance, workforce programs, apprenticeship, labor standards, and job listings across Montana. Fathers can file for unemployment online, appeal denials, post a resume, and research apprenticeable trades. The Helena office answers questions about wages, overtime, and workplace rights. Many services are fully online; interpreter services are available for non-English speakers.

406-444-2840 · 1315 Lockey Ave, Helena, MT 59620 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Goodwill Industries – Montana — Free

Goodwill of Montana offers free job training, career counseling, computer classes, and placement assistance for adults with barriers to employment, including fathers re-entering the workforce after incarceration, illness, or long unemployment. Job seekers can visit a career center or apply through partner programs. Proceeds from Goodwill retail stores fund these services; no purchase or donation is required to access help.

406-542-8404 · Missoula, MT 59802 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Montana Vocational Rehabilitation — Free

State vocational rehabilitation program helping Montanans with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities prepare for and maintain meaningful employment. Fathers with a qualifying disability can apply for a counselor who builds an individualized plan covering assessment, training, assistive technology, and on-the-job supports. Bring medical documentation and photo ID to the first appointment; services are free to eligible clients.

406-444-2590 · 111 N Sanders St, Helena, MT 59601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Montana Job Corps – Anaconda — Free

Free residential education and vocational training program for low-income young adults ages 16 to 24 at the Anaconda Job Corps Center. Young fathers can earn a high school diploma or HSE, complete career training in trades like culinary, welding, or healthcare, and receive housing, meals, medical care, and a modest stipend. Applications are handled through a Job Corps admissions counselor; call to get started.

406-563-7500 · Anaconda, MT 59711 · 24/7 residential · Visit Website

Job & Career — Common Questions

What is an American Job Center?
Free walk-in career center funded by the US Department of Labor. Services include job search help, resume writing, interview practice, computer access, WIOA training grants, and direct employer connections. Nearly 2,400 centers nationwide — find yours at careeronestop.org.
Can I get help if I have a record?
Yes. Many states have reentry employment programs; the Center for Employment Opportunities runs transitional jobs in 30+ cities. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit incentivizes employers to hire formerly-incarcerated workers. Fair Chance laws in many states restrict early background checks.
What's an apprenticeship?
Paid on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction leading to a journey-level credential. Common in trades (electrician, plumber, carpenter, HVAC) but expanding into healthcare, IT, and finance. Earn while you learn — no student debt. Find programs at apprenticeship.gov.
What if I'm on unemployment?
You likely qualify for free reemployment services through your American Job Center and for WIOA-funded training while receiving benefits. Dislocated worker services are priority for anyone laid off — including severance, retraining, and relocation support.