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Youth Opportunity Centers (View Details)

Identity manages Montgomery County’s two Youth Opportunity Centers (YOCs), which offer a wide range of integrated programs and services to provide disconnected youth with the skills and support they need to move towards positive education and employment outcomes. Located in Gaithersburg and Takoma Park, our YOC programs include GED preparation, wor...

Organization: Identity Inc.

Target Population

Young Adults, High School Aged Youth, African American Community, Hispanic/Latino Community, At Risk Youth, Juvenile Offenders

Services

Gang Programs, Graduation Requirements Programs, Prejob Guidance, Prevocational Training, Long Term Case/Care Management, Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Youth Centers

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Crossroads Youth Opportunity Center
7676 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Up-County Youth Opportunity Center
415 East Diamond Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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WorkSource Montgomery's Young Adult Opportunity Program (View Details)

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 w...

Organization: Worksource Montgomery

Target Population

Young Adults, Limited English Proficiency, Low Income

Services

Classroom Training, Prejob Guidance, Job Finding Assistance

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WorkSource Montgomery's American Job Center - Wheaton
11510 Georgia Ave., 1st Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902

Hours of Operation:
Note: Please note that our office closes early on Fridays.
- Mon: 8:30 - 5:00
- Tue: 8:30 - 5:00
- Wed: 8:30 - 5:00
- Thu: 8:30 - 5:00
- Fri: 8:30 - 3:00
Corporate Office
1801 Rockville Pike, Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20850

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 - 5:00
- Tue: 9:00 - 5:00
- Wed: 9:00 - 5:00
- Thu: 9:00 - 5:00
- Fri: 9:00 - 5:00

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Pre-Apprenticeship Green Construction (View Details)

Organization: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

Target Population

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training, Prejob Guidance, Prevocational Training

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Career Support (View Details)

A Wider Circle’s Career Support program uses a holistic strength-based and customized approach and offers a safe space for neighbors to develop job search strategies, interviewing, and networking skills. Our Career Support program also offers a variety of professional development and career advancement activities, including professional workshops, ...

Organization: A Wider Circle

Target Population

At Risk Adults, At Risk Families, Low Income

Services

Prejob Guidance, Life Skills Education

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A Wider Circle
9159 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hours of Operation:
Note: Classes are free of charge. Dinner, childcare, and transportation from the Silver Spring metro are provided for all evening classes.
- Tue: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wed: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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American Job Centers (View Details)

Montgomery American Job Centers are operated through a coalition of providers: WorkSource Montgomery, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Rehabilitative Services, and other local non-profits and agencies to provide a comprehensive, quality service to our county’s job seekers.Free Resources for Job Center Customers Co...

Organization: Worksource Montgomery

Target Population

Underemployed Workers, Unemployed Individuals

Services

Prejob Guidance, Job Finding Assistance

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WorkSource Montgomery's American Job Center - Germantown
12900 Middlebrook Road
Germantown, MD 20874

Hours of Operation:
Note: Please note our office closes at 3:00 on Fridays
- Mon: 8:30 - 5:00
- Tue: 8:30 - 5:00
- Wed: 8:30 - 5:00
- Thu: 8:30 - 5:00
- Fri: 8:30 - 3:00
WorkSource Montgomery's American Job Center - Wheaton
11510 Georgia Ave., 1st Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902

Hours of Operation:
Note: Please note that our office closes early on Fridays.
- Mon: 8:30 - 5:00
- Tue: 8:30 - 5:00
- Wed: 8:30 - 5:00
- Thu: 8:30 - 5:00
- Fri: 8:30 - 3:00

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Job Readiness and Placement (View Details)

Provides job readiness training to in-school and out-of-school youth through group and individual sessions. Provides internship and employment placements for youthOur services are offered virtually, with some in-person internship placements.

Organization: LAYC-Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers

Target Population

Young Adults, High School Aged Youth, At Risk Youth

Services

Prejob Guidance, Job Finding Assistance

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LAYC-Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers
8700 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Job Search Workshop (View Details)

Gain skills for job retention THE The Gilchrist Center offers a training program for non-native English speakers. Explore the job market and identify future opportunities Prepare a resume and cover letter Search for jobs traditionally and on the internet Complete an application on paper and online Practice interview skills Learn how to...

Organization: Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity

Target Population

Immigrants

Services

Prejob Guidance

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Job Readiness Assistance/Training Workshop (View Details)

This is a ten-week class. Applicants will be pre-screened.Explore the job market, Resume preparation, Job search techniques, Practice interviewing, etc.

Organization: Eastern Mongtomery Regional Services Center

Target Population

Unemployed Individuals

Services

Prejob Guidance, Job Finding Assistance

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Eastern Regional Services Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904

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The Career Gateway (View Details)

The Career Gateway is a training program to help Montgomery County residents age 50 and over who are looking for a job. Participants will receive individual attention in small classes over two weeks in this 30 hour course and a long-term mentor to assist after the conclusion of the course. Course includes: job market overview; job-search techni...

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults, Middle Income

Services

Prejob Guidance

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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Steps to Success Program (View Details)

Organization: LAYC-Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers

Target Population

High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Immigrants, Hispanic/Latino Community

Services

Prejob Guidance, Job Finding Assistance

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Vocational Services Program (View Details)

This program prepares clients through job readiness classes, skills assessments, training in computer skills and financial literacy, job preparation and placement, and ongoing support for employment retention success. Clients work one-on-one with English- and Spanish-speaking vocational counselors to hone their skills, identify educational opportun...

Organization: Interfaith Works

Target Population

Unemployed Individuals, Homeless Men, Homeless Women, Previously Homeless People

Services

Prejob Guidance

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Progress Place
8210 Dixon Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hours of Operation:
- Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm