Finding your first job is hard – but we can help! If you are 16-24 years old, and you’ve never worked before, or you don’t have much experience, our Young Adult Opportunity Program (YAOP) is the perfect place to start building your resume and filling your wallet.
Montgomery County’s Young Adult Opportunity Program team will guide you on your path to independence and self-sufficiency by helping you develop your educational and employment goals. A great way to start exploring career options is by assessing your strengths and interests. Our counselors will talk you through the process and help you understand which job skills are necessary to land the position you want.
In addition to career coaching and counseling, we provide job readiness training, which can make you more valuable to your new boss. And, don’t underestimate the power of volunteer work, internships–unpaid and paid–can all lead to employment.
Available services and resources include:
Certification Programs Include:
We target the top industry sectors in Montgomery County:
In addition to these industries, our account manager and trainer will assist you in finding viable opportunities based on your skillset and interests.
We have industry and employer-specific hiring events. Check the WorkSource Montgomery calendar to see if there are any upcoming events scheduled.
Upcounty Regional Services Center*
12900 Middlebrook Road, First Floor
Germantown, MD 20874, USA
Phone: 240.406.5485
Fax: 301.685.5569
Germantown@worksourcemontgomery.com
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
11510 Georgia Avenue, First Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902
Phone: 301.929.6880
TTY: 301.962.4083
Wheaton@worksourcemontgomery.com
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
