Workers comp retraining and disability help after injury
If a work injury means you cannot do your old job, free vocational rehab, disability benefits, and job tools help you rebuild — without paying a recruiter first.
Rebuild is not failure. Many injured workers need a new line of work. Start with official programs, then tools. Workers comp retraining through state vocational rehab is designed for this exact moment.
Start with official programs
Before any app, use free programs for injured workers: disability income if you qualify, CareerOneStop for training and job help, and your state's vocational rehabilitation office. Links live below and on your state page.
SSDI and SSI after a long-term work injury
Social Security Disability is separate from workers' compensation. You may pursue both in some situations. Start with federal resources and official SSA pages. Rules are strict — honesty and medical records matter.
Free AI job search (runs on your machine)
If you are ready to apply for a new line of work, AI Job Search is a free, open-source framework that turns an AI coding assistant into a job-application workflow. It was built by someone who used it after a layoff — evaluate postings, tailor a CV, write cover letters, track applications, and prep for interviews on your computer with your data.
- What it does: score job fit, draft tailored CV + cover letter, interview prep, application tracking.
- What you need: a free GitHub account to fork the project, plus an AI coding tool. Not a phone-only app.
- Honesty: JFIW does not run this service and is not affiliated with the project. Never invent skills or injuries on a résumé.
Also protect housing and cash flow while you retrain: housing help and emergency money.
Social Security Disability (SSDI & SSI)Monthly income help if a long-term injury keeps you from working.Open →CareerOneStop — free training & job helpU.S. Department of Labor career site: training, job search, and local help.Open →U.S. DOL — workers' compensation programsFederal workers' comp programs and oversight.Open →AI Job Search — free open-source frameworkFork it, fill in your profile, and run evaluate → apply → interview prep on your own machine.Open →AI Job Search — quick startFork, install, /setup your profile, then /scrape and /apply — step-by-step in the README.Open →
Common questions
What is vocational rehab after a work injury?
State-funded help to retrain or find suitable work when you cannot return to your old job. Contact the voc rehab office listed on your state page.
Can I get SSDI and workers comp at the same time?
Sometimes, with offsets and rules. Use official SSA guidance and consider free legal aid for disability applications.