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Workforce Development Center, Frederick County
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Description
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Provides advice, support and answers questions for those who have lost their job due to health crisis via podcast platform accessible through website.
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.
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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Languages Offered
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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 www.frederickworks.com.
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Documents Required
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Photo ID.
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Volunteer Requirements
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Computer skills, willing to work in resouce room
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Programs at this agency
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Washington County American Job Center
Talbot County Career Center, Job Seeker Services
Lower Shore American Job Center, Job Seeker Services
Southern Maryland Jobsource, American Job Center
Montgomery Works
Upper Shore American Job Center, Chestertown Office
Dorchester County Career Center, Cambridge
Southern Maryland Workforce Services, Charles County
Cecil County One Stop Career Center, Job Seeker Services
Division of Workforce Development, Allegany And Garrett County, American Job Center
Caroline County One Stop Career Center, Job Seeker Services
Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning - SCSEP
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
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 Workforce Exchange, Virtual One-Stop Career Center
Maryland Workforce Exchange, Veterans Programs
Maryland Department of Labor, Apprenticeship Information
Maryland Department of Labor, Evaluation and Assistance
Division of Workforce Development, Westminster, Evaluation and Assistance
Division of Workforce Development, Westminster, Veterans Program
Division of Workforce Development, Employment Information for Individuals with Disabilities
Maryland Department of Labor, Commission of Financial Regulation
Maryland Department of Labor, Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards
Maryland Department of Labor, Racing Commission
Maryland Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Division, COVID-19
Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance (OSBRA)
Caroline County One Stop Career Center, Veteran's Services
Talbot County Career Center, Veteran's Services
Cecil County One Stop Career Center, Veteran's Services
Lower Shore American Job Center, Veteran's Services
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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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mday1@frederickcountymd.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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200 Monroe Avenue
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