Welcome to TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Search more than 200,000 current job openings. Find resume assistance, in-demand jobs data, and job training opportunities. You can also explore the vocational programs provided through SNAP E&T.

With an apprenticeship, job seekers can learn a new trade, while earning a paycheck. Apprenticeship TN can help you find a program in your area of Tennessee. The state can also work with employers to start programs.

Locate one of Tennessee’s 80 American Job Centers that is closest to you. Career specialists can help you map out a path to new employment and provide other job search resources.

Tennesseans have access to nearly 4,000 free online courses from 200 universities and companies. Many offer certificates that can help start a new career or let you advance in your current occupation. 

Use the virtual American Job Center’s service matcher to find programs that can remove barriers to employment, like childcare or uniform costs. You can do this online, anytime, anywhere.

Tennessee offers adult education classes in all 95 counties and online. Earn your high school equivalency diploma so you can access new job opportunities or move on to higher education.

Job seekers can "Track Your UI Claim" from this page and click to view a graphic that explains status updates on claims. The "Debit Card Return Search" is also explained.

This page gives COVID-19 Response and Resources for unemployment and lists important links and websites for job seekers.