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Check out these inspiring stories from local Job Seekers!
Stephanie S.
When Stephanie Saenger faced an unexpected career transition following the closure of her federal agency, she turned to the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center (FWCC) for guidance and support. What began as a challenging moment quickly became an opportunity to refocus her goals and move forward with confidence…
Mary Grace H.
After losing her position with the federal government due to a reduction in force at the National Institutes of Health in July 2025—while on maternity leave—Mary Grace Hebert faced an uncertain path forward. Although she secured a remote role with a nonprofit that September, she was laid off again in December due to restructuring, leaving her to restart her job search in early 2026…
Jessica F.
After nearly a decade working as a contractor at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Jessica Freilino faced an unexpected setback when workforce reductions impacted her role. After 9 years and 8 months of dedicated service, she suddenly found herself navigating a highly competitive job market…
Moises H.
After an early job opportunity didn’t work out as planned, Moises Hernandez turned to WorkSource Montgomery for support and direction. Through the LYFE program, he gained valuable experience, built professional skills, and discovered a passion for helping others navigate their own career journeys…
Taiti Bambe D.
Taiti Bambe Dansala came to WorkSource Montgomery seeking guidance, training, and a pathway to meaningful employment. With support from the WSM team, she was able to enroll in a training program that prepared her for the next step in her career journey…
Charles A.
When Charles Allen came to WorkSource Montgomery, he was navigating a major career transition and looking for a clear path forward. With the support of WSM’s resources and the dedicated mentorship of Career Coach Daniel Harris, Charles gained the tools and confidence needed to move toward his next opportunity…
Lateshia F.
Lateshia Foster, a single mother of four, faced significant barriers to employment after becoming unemployed in March. With a criminal history and three years of probation behind her, finding stable work proved to be extremely challenging. Despite these obstacles, Lateshia remained determined to create stability and opportunity for her family…
Giana M.
Giana came to WorkSource Montgomery with a clear vision: to advance her career in healthcare and ultimately become a Registered Nurse. What she needed was an opportunity to gain real clinical experience and the right credentials to take the next step in her education. Through her commitment, and the coordinated support of several WSM teams, Giana has now achieved both…
Teyha G.
When WorkSource Montgomery Programs staff visited Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring in the summer of 2025, they saw firsthand how the Culinary Skills Training Program (CSTP) opened doors for community members interested in food service careers. That visit helped strengthen a growing partnership, and it also helped connect one of our clients, Tehya, with an opportunity that aligned perfectly with her goals…
Azara T.
After dedicating 16 years to federal service, Azara Turaki found herself navigating an unexpected career transition when a federal agency shutdown and workforce reduction took effect on July 1, 2025…
Chade H.
Through LYFE, Rip Current Sports welcomed Chade Herring — a recent college graduate who had been laid off from her federal government role. Leveraging her minor in Entrepreneurship, Chade applied the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) process to support Rip Current Sports’ research and innovation efforts…
Andre J.
When Andre Johnson walked into the Montgomery County Quarterly Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Jobseekers on July 16, 2025, he carried with him not only a wealth of IT and cybersecurity experience—but also a renewed sense of purpose.
Diana with EveryMind
This spring, EveryMind proudly partnered with the LYFE (Launch Your Future Employment) Program to welcome a driven and compassionate intern, Diana, who played a key role in reviving a major community fundraising event.
Donovan
Donovan joined WorkSource Montgomery’s Dual Track Re-entry (DTR) Program Track II with a strong desire to learn, grow, and make meaningful changes in his life. From day one, he has shown an eagerness to build a better future—actively collaborating with his Career Advisor to set both short- and long-term goals.
Ceride A.
Ceride, a participant in our Dual Track Re-entry (DTR) Track I program, has shown tremendous growth in a short period of time. When she first enrolled, Ceride was just beginning to learn English as a second language. Today, she communicates with confidence and clarity—and more importantly, she has found a renewed sense of purpose.
Morgan Mitchell-B.
After 13 years with a federal agency, Morgan Mitchell-Brintley was unexpectedly laid off earlier this year. As a single parent raising a 16-year-old, the uncertainty ahead felt overwhelming — but she refused to give up.
Lion Solutions
Career Catapult Bootcamp Program powered by CompTIA
Through the support of the WorkSource Montgomery CWN Grant, Catapult Academy delivered an immersive, in-person training experience focused on IT career exploration, professional upskilling, and career reskilling for 25 Montgomery County residents.
Caroline B. Smith
After being separated from federal service during a recent RIF, Caroline Battista Smith found herself facing a sudden and steep career setback. Unsure of her next steps, she turned to the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center (FWCC) — a move that quickly became a turning point.
Leonardo Mendes of VM Electric
When VM Electric partnered with WorkSource Montgomery and MCPS via the Work-Based Learning Youth Apprenticeship Program to sponsor a youth apprentice, owner Leonardo Mendes saw it as an investment in the future of the skilled trades. “It’s getting harder to find good starting-level talent,” he shared — and this program offered the chance to nurture new electricians from the ground up.
William J.
My name is William Jones, and I am currently in recovery with 28 months clean. I am a hard-working, God-fearing family man. After being released from incarceration, I stayed at a recovery home in Gaithersburg, MD. It was there that the director of the home referred me to WorkSource Montgomery (WSM), which completely changed the course of my life.
Antony De J.
When Antony De Joya joined WorkSource Montgomery’s LYFE (Launch Your Future Employment) program this summer, he was curious about the world of IT—but unsure where to begin…
Breona H.
When Breona Hardy enrolled in WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program, she was a single mother, four years into recovery from addiction, with a deep desire to build a better life—for herself and for her children. She was ready to turn her journey into purpose and passion…
Mr. Dikes
When Mr. Dikes first visited the Germantown American Job Center, he was facing homelessness and struggling to find work. With support from WorkSource Montgomery, he enrolled in the Toni Thomas Associate Hope Project in May 2024 to pursue his CDL license—an opportunity he saw as a turning point…
Patricio G.
After 10 years as a project manager in IT infrastructure and security services, Patricio Garcia faced an unexpected layoff in April 2023. As if job loss wasn’t difficult enough, Patricio discovered he couldn’t access unemployment benefits…
Anya L.
When Anya Lewis came to WorkSource Montgomery, she was balancing motherhood, school, and the uncertainties of a major career shift. With a strong background in law and administration, Anya had her sights set on transitioning into the cybersecurity and IT field…
Jason N.
Jason was in a transitioning stay at home parent with a major career gap and had just moved back from living overseas and was feeling lost and overwhelmed. He was able to use both Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) and WorkSource Montgomery…
Jorge G.
Jorge Luis Guzman-Garcia, an experienced dancer, dance instructor and event organizer from Peru, immigrated to the United States seeking safety. He approached Identity with a clear vision and dream…
Ileana V.
Ileana Vargas says she has an “entrepreneurial soul”, as she always enjoyed customer contact and providing items that would make people happy…
Sinia M.
Sinia Medina has a talent for connecting with people. When she joined our Program, she had been out of work for more than a year and she desperately wanted…
Jacob Vogelhut
With COVID-19 surging through the country and our county in April 2020, the hospitality industry began to crumble. After more than 15 years at Marriott…
Denzil Genus
This is a story about one of our clients who came to us for help back in April 2022. Denzil found us through one of our virtual job fairs and from there our…
Avani Brock-Brunner
Avani Brock-Brunner enrolled in the Eckerd Connect’s Young Adult Opportunity Program in May 2022 in hopes to obtain assistance in securing…
Eniola Oniya
Eniola enrolled in the Eckerd Connect’s Young Adult Opportunity Program in April 2020. He was referred by the Housing Opportunities Commission and was very…
Jabrell A.
Jabree joined Identity, Inc when he first found he was going to be a teen parent. He was 22 years, old working odd jobs and his hours, which irregular anyway…
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GROW Awardee Spotlight: Winter Growth
Join us in celebrating our GROW awardees as we share their compelling stories! Learn how COVID-19 impacted their small businesses and how this grant will help them maintain or expand their business in the near future.
Success Spotlight:
Washington Software, Inc.
One of our amazing CWN partners, Washington Software, Inc. (WSI), helps aspiring IT professionals embark on an inspiring journey into the realms of software development and cybersecurity through their Washington Bridge Program (WBP). This program also focuses on developing participants’ technical prowess and essential soft skills.
Success Spotlight:
Premium Care USA
WSM in partnership with Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Rockville Development, Inc. joined forces to welcome a new employer, Premium Care USA – a leading provider of compassionate and comprehensive home healthcare services – to Montgomery County!
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Business Solutions
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Job Seekers
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Success in the Workforce: Mary Grace H.
After losing her position with the federal government due to a reduction in force at the National Institutes of Health…
Success in the Workforce: Stephanie S.
When Stephanie Saenger faced an unexpected career transition following the closure of her federal agency, she turned to the Mobilize…
Success in the Workforce: Charles A.
When Charles A. came to WorkSource Montgomery, he was navigating a major career transition and looking for a clear path…
Success in the Workforce: Moises H.
After an early job opportunity didn’t work out as planned, Moises H. turned to WorkSource Montgomery for support and direction….
Success in the Workforce: Jessica F.
After nearly a decade working as a contractor at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Jessica F. faced an unexpected…
Success in the Workforce: Taiti B. D.
Taiti came to WorkSource Montgomery seeking guidance, training, and a pathway to meaningful employment. With support from the WSM team,…
Success in the Workforce: Tehya G.
When WorkSource Montgomery Programs staff visited Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring in the summer of 2025, they saw firsthand how…
Success in the Workforce: Giana M.
Giana came to WorkSource Montgomery with a clear vision: to advance her career in healthcare and ultimately become a Registered Nurse. What she…
Success in the Workforce: Azara T.
After dedicating 16 years to federal service, Azara T. found herself navigating an unexpected career transition when a federal agency…