This workshop is facilitated by the Literacy Council of Montgomery County in partnership with WorkSource Montgomery. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Ashelley D. Wilder. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Continue Reading..

If you’re applying for a position with a federal government agency, you may have to submit a specialized resume that includes several unique elements, in addition to traditional elements like education, work experience, and contact information.  In this workshop, we will explore what a federal resume is, what information to include in it, explore some Federal Resume Myths and provide an example federal resume to help you write your own. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our Continue Reading..

This workshop, provided by CAFE (Coalition for the Advancement of Financial Education) Montgomery, explains how to track income and expenses. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Ashelley D. Wilder. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Continue Reading..

Do you feel nervous during job interviews? Does all your preparation disappear once you are in front of the interviewer? Join us in mock interviews in which you will have the chance to take turns being the interviewer and the job seeker. This is a supportive and judgment-free environment to advance your communication skills and confidence in yourself to ace your upcoming interviews. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Continue Reading..

You’d like an engaging new job and—here’s the kicker—you want it in a totally new field. In this workshop, we will be examining the process of career transitions and exploring new career paths along with learning how to flip your resume and how to strategically promote your transferrable skills. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to Continue Reading..

The "side hustle" or "second job" has been around our lives for a long time, but now cautious re-openings and an economy in recovery may provide more opportunities for workers in the Gig Economy. You may be able to share a position or design your own, with flexible shifts and combinations of remote/on-site hours. You may find that employers want to hire more independent contractors, who don't receive benefits (or coverage by some labor laws). This can be a precariat, scary, unknown labor market – or it can bring you the opened door to a great work-life balance. In this Continue Reading..

Have you ever been stumped by an interview question? Do you want to feel more prepared when interviewing? Join us in this workshop to learn strategies to successfully answer tough interview questions. We will discuss some common questions that interviewers may ask, and how to customize your answer to impress the interviewers. Come learn about ways to build your confidence for when you land that interview! ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must Continue Reading..

These days, potential employers and hiring managers want to know what you can achieve for their company — simply utilizing job descriptions on your resume isn't enough. After all, there are hundreds of applicants lined up who are qualified for the job. You must stand out.  In this workshop, we will learn the importance and role of action words in resumes (what are action words in resumes, when and how best to use them to make resumes shine). ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take Continue Reading..

The "side hustle" or "second job" has been around our lives for a long time, but now cautious re-openings and an economy in recovery may provide more opportunities for workers in the Gig Economy. You may be able to share a position or design your own, with flexible shifts and combinations of remote/on-site hours. You may find that employers want to hire more independent contractors, who don't receive benefits (or coverage by some labor laws). This can be a precariat, scary, unknown labor market – or it can bring you the opened door to a great work-life balance. In this Continue Reading..

This workshop, provided by CAFE (Coalition for the Advancement of Financial Education) Montgomery, will assist job seekers in understanding what debt is and how to manage it. We will define debt and credit and explain how they differ as well as define phrases and terms commonly used to discuss debt. We will provide you with strategies for reducing debt and thoroughly explain the consequences of not paying debts off. Lastly, we will give an overview of student loan debt, medical debt, and high-cost debt. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on Continue Reading..

Did you know that 91% of employers review prospective candidates using social media? Did you also know that employers now also use social media to post job listings? If you are not quite sure what is missing from making sure you get those call-backs after countless hours of job searching and applying…..your social media platforms or lack thereof may be to blame. Come learn the effectiveness of utilizing social media platforms for your job search and how you can do it effectively. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Ashelley D. Wilder. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,682,140.

These days, potential employers and hiring managers want to know what you can achieve for their company — simply utilizing job descriptions on your resume isn't enough. After all, there are hundreds of applicants lined up who are qualified for the job. You must stand out.  In this workshop, we will learn the importance and role of action words in resumes (what are action words in resumes, when and how best to use them to make resumes shine). ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take Continue Reading..

Feeling like building your professional or social network can only be done in person? Think again, if you’re feeling stuck in the same old professional or social network. In this workshop, we will learn how to network remotely to job opportunities. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more Continue Reading..

Not sure what LinkedIn is or how to use it? Join us to learn how to set up a free account and optimize your profile to make it stand out and become a powerful tool in your employment journey. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Jadé Continue Reading..

The “side hustle” or “second job” has been around our lives for a long time, but now cautious re-openings and an economy in recovery may provide more opportunities for workers in the Gig Economy. You may be able to share a position or design your own, with flexible shifts and combinations of remote/on-site hours. You may find that employers want to hire more independent contractors, who don’t receive benefits (or coverage by some labor laws). This can be a precariat, scary, unknown labor market – or it can bring you the opened door to a great work-life balance. In this Continue Reading..

Applying to jobs and not hearing back? Constantly being rejected without an interview? Join us to learn how hiring is conducted from the viewpoint of recruiters with the use of technology. Including how applications are filtered, ranked, and tracked and what you, as a job seeker, can do to ensure that your resume ends up in the recruiters’ list of resumes for further consideration. We will learn and practice how to look at job descriptions for keywords and tailor your resume for success. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Jadé Bruce. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,682,140.

Did you know that 91% of employers review prospective candidates using social media? Did you also know that employers now also use social media to post job listings? If you are not quite sure what is missing from making sure you get those call-backs after countless hours of job searching and applying…..your social media platforms or lack thereof may be to blame. Come learn the effectiveness of utilizing social media platforms for your job search and how you can do it effectively. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Ashelley D. Wilder. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are supported in part by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,682,140.

Not sure how to do a video interview? Or have you done one and it did not go well? Not sure how to navigate a virtual hiring event? Join us to learn the basics of common online applications used by recruiters and what you can do to be successful in your next virtual interview or hiring event. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll Continue Reading..

In today’s job market, the challenge may be that there are so many places to find job postings and to post your resume. This workshop starts at that simple beginning: Setting employment goals and making your job search into your current “job”. We’ll talk about how to organize your search and provide a few typical job search and why each rung is equally important to your success. And then we’ll discuss “targeted” searches and the strategies of company research and important changes to your cover letter and resume. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Continue Reading..

***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Jadé Bruce.

This workshop, provided by CAFE (Coalition for the Advancement of Financial Education) Montgomery in partnership with WorkSource Montgomery, helps participants create plans to build assets for a solid financial future. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on as planned but will now take place online. You can access them via our web calendar. Participants must register on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Once registered, you’ll be emailed an invitation with instructions to attend the workshop at the scheduled time. For more information, contact Ashelley D. Wilder. Programs and initiatives offered by WSM are Continue Reading..

This workshop, provided by CAFE (Coalition for the Advancement of Financial Education) Montgomery, will assist job seekers in understanding what debt is and how to manage it. We will define debt and credit and explain how they differ as well as define phrases and terms commonly used to discuss debt. We will provide you with strategies for reducing debt and thoroughly explain the consequences of not paying debts off. Lastly, we will give an overview of student loan debt, medical debt, and high-cost debt. ***All workshops scheduled for our American Job Centers located in Wheaton and Germantown will go on Continue Reading..

We are all faced with the reality that there are new changes that affect the world around us as we age and grow older. Ageism causes society to discount, and at times completely discard the wisdom and experience acquired by people over the course of adulthood. Overcoming this culture may be difficult but, it is possible. Our workforce should not rob younger people of hope for a decent later life or erode the satisfaction and sense of productivity that should animate our later years. Once we open our eyes to the pervasiveness of ageism, however, we can begin to fight Continue Reading..