Delaware Reentry Employment & Workforce Training (Court-Friendly Options)

Real job centers, career programs, and workforce pathways in Delaware. Always confirm participation with your supervising officer.

Try searching “Goodwill”, “AJC”, “workforce”, “resume”, or your city.

New Castle County

Wilmington, Newark, Bear, Middletown

✅ Verified Workforce Centers & Employment Programs

Wilmington — American Job Center
Resume help, job placement, training pathways, hiring events.

Bring ID to register.

(302) 761-8085

Goodwill of Delaware — Job Training & Placement
Reentry-friendly training, job placement, certifications.

Ask about reentry pathways.

(302) 761-4640

Delaware Department of Labor — Employment Services
Career counseling, reentry-friendly employer list, job fairs.

Request staff guidance for justice-involved job seekers.

(302) 761-8000

🛠️ Eligible Employment Support Programs

YWCA Delaware — Career Support
Job readiness, resume coaching, financial empowerment.

Call to confirm eligibility.

(302) 655-0039

Latin American Community Center — Workforce Support
Job search assistance, youth workforce, computer labs.

Walk-ins sometimes allowed.

(302) 655-7338

Region 2 — Kent County (Dover / Camden / Smyrna)

County: Kent

✅ Verified Workforce & Job Centers

Delaware JobLink — Kent County
Official state job portal + in-person job center in Dover offering resume help, workshops, and hiring support.

Bring ID for registration.

(302) 739-5473

Goodwill of Delaware — Workforce Programs
Job readiness, digital skills, resume building, and hiring partnerships. Reentry-friendly.

Ask about expungement-friendly employer list.

(302) 736-5838

🛠️ Eligible Additional Employment Support

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce — Job Board
Local hiring network; many employers willing to interview returning citizens.

Verify employer background requirements.

(302) 734-7513

Salvation Army — Dover
Thrift-store employment pathways; court approval required.

Bring court paperwork for review.

(302) 678-9551

Region 3 — Sussex County (Georgetown / Seaford / Lewes)

County: Sussex

✅ Verified Workforce & Hiring Support

Delaware JobLink — Sussex County
Resume labs, computer access, hiring fairs, and reentry-friendly job search support.

Ask for one-on-one career counseling.

(302) 856-5230

First State Community Action Agency — Workforce Programs
Job training, placement assistance, financial coaching, and reentry support.

Ask about job training scholarships.

(302) 856-7761

🛠️ Eligible Additional Employment Providers

Goodwill Store — Lewes
Offers job readiness programs; eligibility for court-ordered hours varies.

Bring your court documentation.

(302) 644-0400

Greater Seaford Chamber — Employment Listings
Local employers seeking immediate hires; reentry-friendly varies.

Check employer-specific requirements.

(302) 629-9690

Statewide & Online (Best Starting Points)

Available statewide across Delaware.

✅ Verified Statewide Employment Hubs

Delaware JobLink — Statewide
Official Delaware job search engine, resume builder, and statewide hiring events.

Make an online account for job alerts.

Online

Delaware Technical Community College — Workforce Training
Career certificates, skilled trades, CDL, healthcare training; many accept returning citizens.

Financial aid may be available.

(302) 857-1000

🛠️ Eligible Additional Statewide Support

Salvation Army Delaware — Employment Support
Some local stores/programs offer job skills, retail training, and workforce pathways.

Availability varies by county.

Statewide