Mitra F. was laid off from her role as a federal contractor in early 2025 following changes in U.S. government priorities related to global health programs. Determined to continue her career, she began looking for new opportunities in a highly competitive job market and connected with WorkSource Montgomery’s Federal Worker Career Center (FWCC) after learning about our services at an event hosted at The Universities at Shady Grove.
At WorkSource Montgomery, we provided job search support, shared employment opportunities, and offered personalized career guidance throughout her search. Through our FWCC team, Mitra received resume assistance, professional coaching, and interview preparation. She worked closely with Career Coach Joan Dawson, who helped her strengthen her resume through a detailed review process and build confidence through practice interviews.
After 18 months of searching and applying for positions, Mitra successfully secured a new federal contracting role with Nakupuna Solutions supporting global health programming at the U.S. Department of State. She credits the support, encouragement, and career guidance she received through FWCC with helping her stay focused and prepared as she pursued her next opportunity.
“The staff at FWCC were all very helpful and supportive, sharing job opportunities and providing professional guidance throughout my job search. The resume review and interview preparation helped build my confidence and ultimately supported me in securing my next role.” — Mitra F.