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Workforce Development Center, Frederick County
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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides job seekers with career management services such as career assessment and vocational counseling; a fully equipped career resource lab; individual skill development workshops; low- or no-cost career training; one-on-one assistance with resume and interview preparation; access to hundreds of current job listings; and job fairs featuring employers from select high-growth, high-demand industries. In-person and virtual services are available.
SERVICES: 1) CAREER COACHING: Offers one-on-one job search and career planning assistance. This service includes, but is not limited to, vocational assessment, resume preparation, interview coaching, and access to current market trends.
2) INTERNSHIPS and ON the JOB TRANING (OJT): Partners with area businesses to provide internships and on-the-job training opportunities for clients to gain the skills necessary to qualify for positions in high-growth, high-demand industries.
3) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Assist job seekers with technical and job search related questions. A resource center is available that contains a comprehensive job search and career library, current labor market information, internet access, computers with Microsoft Office 2000 Professional/XP software, resume writing software and other software tutorials, laser printer, fax machine, scanner, telephones, TTY, and photocopier available at no cost for job search purposes.
4) COMPUTER and JOB SEARCH SEMINARS: Offers computer and job search workshops at no cost and operates on a first-serve basis. For a current schedule of class offerings you may view event calendar on web site.
5) RETRAINING for NEW CAREER: Offers financial support to qualified job seekers to help cover the costs associated with upgrading skills in order to meet labor market demands.
6) EMPLOYERS: Works with local businesses to help them find ways to remain competitive and responsive to the changing marketplace and facilitate the important connection between job seekers and businesses.
7) VETERAN SERVICES: Provides intensive services such as case management, career counseling, transition assistance, individual job development and referrals to employment. Can connect veterans with local programs that will pay for training, licenses, and certifications in the field of their choice. Also provide access to veteran benefit information, assistance with government job application, and priority hiring through federal contractors.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Frederick County
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Hours Of Operation
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Mon: 8AM 4PM Tue: 8AM 4PM Wed: 8AM 4PM Thu: 8AM 4PM Fri: 8AM 4PM
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Eligibility
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Persons ages 16 and older.
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Accommodations possible
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Program Fees
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Free
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Application Process
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Call for information or visit website.
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Volunteer Requirements
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Computer and customer service skills.
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Department of Labor, Adult Education Talbot County Career Center, Job Seeker Services Lower Shore American Job Center, Job Seeker Services Southern Maryland Jobsource, American Job Center Montgomery Works Kent County American Job Center, Job Seeker Services Dorchester County American Job Center, Job Seeker Services American Job Center, Charles County Susquehanna Workforce Network, Job Seeker Services Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, American Job Center Caroline County One Stop Career Center, Job Seeker Services Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, Senior Community Services Employment Program Maryland Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Division Anne Arundel County Career Center, Linthicum Heights, Job Seeker Services Anne Arundel County One-Stop Career Center, Linthicum Heights, Veterans Services Maryland Department of Labor, Employment Standards Service Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Program Maryland Department of Labor, Safety Inspection Maryland Department of Labor, Work Permits for Minors Maryland Department of Labor, Prevailing Wage Program Columbia Workforce Center, Howard County, Job Search Resources Columbia Workforce Center, Howard County, Case Management Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Workforce Exchange, Virtual One-Stop Career Center Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center Maryland Department of Labor, Evaluation and Assistance Carroll County Workforce Development, Evaluation and Assistance Carroll County Workforce Development, Westminster, Veterans Program Carroll County Workforce Development, Employment Information for Individuals with Disabilities Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation Maryland Department of Labor, Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance (OSBRA) Caroline County One Stop Career Center, Veterans Services Talbot County Career Center, Veterans Services Susquehanna Workforce Network, Veterans Services Lower Shore American Job Center, Veterans Services Dorchester County American Job Center, Veterans Services Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, New Americans Kent County American Job Center, Veterans Services Maryland Department of Labor, Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program Maryland Department of Labor, Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program
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Fax Number
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301-600-2906
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Main
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301-600-2255
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Main Email Address
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fcws@frederickworks.com
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Sites offering this Program
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200 Monroe Avenue
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