Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities

Objective

The Employment Service (ES) program brings together individuals looking for employment and employers looking for job seekers. It does this by providing a variety of services, which are available to all individuals. The program provides job seekers with career services, including labor exchange services, job search assistance, workforce information, referrals to employment, and other assistance. Employers can use the ES to post job orders and obtain qualified applicants.

Who Can Apply

• Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government

For Wagner-Peyser Employment Service grants and Labor Market Information grants, eligible applicants include all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Who Benefits

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)

The system affords universal access to all job seekers. In addition, services are available to employers seeking to hire workers. Priority of service is given to veterans and other covered persons. These individuals receive priority referral to jobs, as well as specialized employment services and assistance.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Other Financial Assistance

Program Contact

Fernkas.Robin@dol.gov
202-693-3177