• Registration on the statewide workforce database, the Maryland Workforce Exchange, so employers can find you!
• Use of computers, printers, faxes, and copiers
• Telephones to schedule appointments
• Job listings and calendar of job-related events
• Literacy and English language training information
• Information and referrals for supportive services to address basic life needs
• Resume writing and interviewing tips
• Workshops covering an array of topics from stress management to landing a Federal job
• Staff support to navigate the Job Center
• Referrals to other community provided job services (link to community page)
• Transitional job opportunities for immediate needs
• Interest and Aptitude Assessment
• Access to an Assigned Career Advisor
• Formalized Individual Employment Plan (IEP)
• Access and funding for in-demand training (subject to funding availability)
• Employer information sessions
• Access to industry-specific job club support

What is SkillUp® Mongtomery?

SkillUp® Montgomery is a virtual career services program made available by WorkSource Montgomery and Montgomery County for all MoCo residents through the Metrix Learning® platform. SkillUp® Montgomery offers FREE and UNLIMITED access to more than 5,000 high-quality online training courses for 180 days (6 months). Through SkillUp® Montgomery, the Metrix online learning platform provides unlimited access to the same training courses by the majority of Fortune 500 companies.

JOB SEEKERS

Whether you are looking for a new job due to recent unemployment, looking to change careers or transition into a different industry, or looking to enhance/upgrade your skills, our SkillUp® Montgomery initiative can help you take charge of your future and prepare you!

Key Features

• Integrated assessments
• 5,000+ Workplace Skills/Business/IT courses
• 10 Career Pathways, 200 Occupations
• 300+ Skill Tracks
• 100+ Certification Training Tracks
• FREE digital badges & certificates of completion

How Do I Sign Up?

1. Go to: http://wsm.skillupamerica.org/
2. Click “JOBSEEKERS”  “REGISTER FOR FREE”
3. Fill out your information for instant access
4. Take as many courses as you want for 180 days (6 months)

The Helping Individuals Reach Employment (H.I.R.E) Program was launched by WorkSource Montgomery in 2018 to better serve job seekers in their communities. We understand that there are various needs and barriers to reach sustainable employment and not every job seeker can access our American Job Centers in Wheaton and Germantown, so we offer H.I.R.E. (pop-up) services in various Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) locations and communities to broaden our reach and raise awareness of WSM’s mission.

H.I.R.E. services do not require an appointment – walk-ins are always welcome. During an initial meeting, a career specialist works with customers one-on-one to identify their immediate employment needs, eligibility for federal assistance, and barriers to employment. If a customer’s need requires attention beyond one session or appointment, they are introduced to other WSM services or referred to one of our workforce partners.

Services vary depending on the employment needs of the immediate community. Specialists are expertly trained to work with customers of varying backgrounds, understand industry workforce trends, and know what skills are in demand so that they can tailor services offered depending on the location.

In general, H.I.R.E. services include:

• Registration on the Maryland Workforce Exchange
• Resume assistance
• Identifying skills and talents
• Advisement on interview techniques
• Connection to other job search resources

H.I.R.E. Locations & Schedule*

• East County Regional Services Center – Daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Germantown American Job Center at the Upcounty Regional Services Center – 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 12:30 to 2:30 pm
• Marilyn J. Praisner Library – Thursdays, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
• Rockville Memorial Library – 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 9:30 to 11:30 am
• Takoma Park Community Center – 1st Tuesday of the month, 9:30 to 11:30 am
• White Oak Library – 1st Thursday of the month, 10:00 am to noon

*As of May 2020, our H.I.R.E. services are being offered virtually every Monday morning in partnership with Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). To sign up for a session with our career expert visit MCPL’s Virtual Events Calendar and look for “HIRE – Virtual” on Mondays.

“My Next Move” Career Search Site

My Next Move is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development. Job seekers can get helpful information about hundreds of types of careers and industries. The site includes videos about the various career types and can help to match a job seeker’s interests with the types of careers that may make for a good fit.

Montgomery College Career Coach

Use this helpful Career Coach from Montgomery College to assess your skills and to read about education options that align with your career path.

Career One Stop

Use this tool to access information about the American Job Center network, find career assessments, and job center locations across the United States.