LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES
A little guidance.
A way forward.
Work, home, paperwork, family. Find a useful next step and the right place to turn, at your own pace.
Where would you like to start?
20 guidesGet a driver’s license
Start with your state’s official process. Requirements depend on your situation.
Steps & trusted places to startDrive & travelRegister or renew a vehicle
Use your state’s motor vehicle service for the current requirements.
Steps & trusted places to startFind workFind work through Randstad
Search by job and location. This is an external service, not a MUDECA recruitment partnership.
Steps & trusted places to startFind workFind technology roles with TEKsystems
Explore technology openings directly with the recruitment company.
Steps & trusted places to startFind workGet local job-search help
American Job Centers connect people with employment and training support.
Steps & trusted places to startFind workExplore paid apprenticeships
Registered apprenticeships combine paid work and instruction. Individual programs set entry requirements.
Steps & trusted places to startFind workPrepare a focused résumé
Make your experience easy for an employer to understand.
Steps & trusted places to startFind workUse qualifications earned abroad
The receiving employer, school or licensing board decides what evaluation it accepts.
Steps & trusted places to startMoney & creditChoose a bank account
Compare everyday costs and ask the institution what identification it accepts.
Steps & trusted places to startMoney & creditCorrect an error on a credit report
Identify the disputed item and keep copies of your evidence.
Steps & trusted places to startMoney & creditBuild stronger credit habits
Improvement takes time; no service can promise a particular score.
Steps & trusted places to startMoney & creditCompare a personal or car loan
Look beyond the monthly payment before accepting an offer.
Steps & trusted places to startMoney & creditPrepare to buy a home
Understand your finances before choosing a mortgage.
Steps & trusted places to startHome & repairsPlan basic heating and cooling maintenance
Use your equipment’s instructions; maintenance needs vary by system.
Steps & trusted places to startHome & repairsGet help with a rental problem
Use resources for your state and your type of housing.
Steps & trusted places to startHome & repairsChoose a home repair professional
Compare the work and credentials, not only the price.
Steps & trusted places to startFamily & learningFind the right school district contact
A district directory is a starting point, not confirmation of school assignment.
Steps & trusted places to startFamily & learningFind English classes
Explore online learning and nearby English as a Second Language programs.
Steps & trusted places to startGrow a businessFind a small-business mentor
Use SBA’s partner network to find business counseling near you.
Steps & trusted places to startGrow a businessCheck what your business needs to launch
Registration and permit needs depend on the activity and location.
Steps & trusted places to startUNDERSTAND LOCAL LIFE
Who makes decisions for your neighborhood?
Schools, school meals, housing: understand who is responsible and where to find the actual records.