• The Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees offers employment services through a network of providers. Such services include:

    • Job Readiness Training

    • Resume Writing

    • Case Management to address barriers to employment

    • Job Search Assistance

    • Vocational Training

    • Interview Preparation

    • Transportation Assistance

    • Interpretation during job interviews

    • Post-placement support

    Click HERE to find out where you can enroll in these programs.

  • The Interfaith Works (IW) Vocational Services Program (VSP) provides comprehensive, individualized support for people who have limited income and who may have experienced homelessness. Such support can include help with resume preparation, job searches, employment applications, and interview preparation.

    For more information or to request a referral for vocational services, please contact IW at iwvspv@iworksmc.org. View their other programs HERE.

  • Montgomery College offers courses for students whose English skills are high intermediate or more advanced, but still need improvement. Qualified students can improve their English language skills while learning a job skill.  This program is designed to help prepare you to pass an industry-specific, nationally recognized certification. Many courses finish with job fairs and connections to employers looking to hire graduates!

    Click HERE to access their Interest Form, for a list of available classes, and read about their registration and orientation session.

    Contact information for ESOL and Job Training at Montgomery College

  • AsylumWorks is a private nonprofit organization built to provide tailored services to empower newcomers seeking safety, regardless of language or country of origin. Their services are free and available to individuals and families living in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

    Click HERE for eligibility requirements, to see if they’re accepting new clients, and/or to apply to become a client.

    Click HERE for an overview of each program they offer and HERE to go directly to their Employment & Education program!

  • We Are CASA partners with Community Colleges, Universities, Labor Unions, Private, Public, and non-profit organizations to offer a range of vocational training classes to low-income immigrant communities.

    Topics include but are not limited to: building maintenance, computer repair, HVAC installation and repair, sewing, child development, solar panel, computer literacy, home Improvement, cost estimate for construction, and certified nursing assistant. Vocational training graduates receive an industry-recognized certificate from the community college and a We Are CASA Diploma.

    For more information about upcoming courses and to apply click HERE!

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EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING

  • The Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF) offers a community health worker (CHW) training program that is designed specifically for individuals looking to work in the field of community healthcare advocacy for the first time, as well as those already established in the field and looking to up-skill.

    This program aims to:

    • Strengthen the public health workforce with new or enhanced curricula

    • Increase CHW and health support worker employment readiness through a network of partnerships

    • Advance health equity and support for underserved communities

    • Reduce health disparities and increase access to care and prevention services for COVID-19 and other public health emergencies in underserved communities

    If interested in the above program, contact one of the below representatives with AACF:

    Sierra Dischel (Program Coordinator)

    Email: sdischel@aacfmd.org

    Tel: (301)694-3355, ext. 1016

    Vanda Yamkovenko (CHW Training Manager)

    Email: vyamkovenko@aacfmd.org

    Shayne Stratyner (Apprenticeship Manager)

    Email: sstratyner@aacfmd.org

  • A Wider Circle’s Career Support Program serves job seekers and others along their career journey by providing holistic support, focusing on the whole person and partnering with them to translate their unique strengths, skills, and passions to work that generates energy and enough income to live comfortably in our region. Career Support clients can participate in a variety of professional development and career advancement activities.
    Individuals can also engage with the rest of A Wider Circle’s Career Support Network, made up of other job seekers, A Wider Circle staff, and volunteers.

    Their services include: resume and cover letter assistance, online job application support, interview preparation, individual career counseling, professional coaching, specialized workshops and professional networking.

    To get started with Career Support and receive assistance, please fill out their Career Support Onboarding Form which can be found HERE. After submitting the form, a member of their team will be in touch with you within a few business days to direct you to the appropriate next step.

    If you experience any difficulty completing the form, feel free to call their main number (301-608-3504) and ask for a Career Support team member. Their services can be delivered in-person, over the phone, or virtually (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) based on your preference and convenience.

  • The Professional Training Center is an academic institution authorized by the Maryland (MD) and Virginia (VA) departments of education that has been serving the Hispanic community for over 30 years.
    This training center offers intensive courses designed to teach job skills relevant to today's economy. Their courses include Electricity, Plumbing, Blueprint and Building Code Reading, Air Conditioning and Heating, and Automotive Mechanics.

    Click HERE to access their Registration Form and a list of course!

    Contact

    Email :  info@ccpinstitute.org
    Virginia: (703) 931-9887
    Maryland: (301) 927-8797

  • The Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning offers resources for finding a job near you!

    Click HERE for their contact information and more.

    Click HERE for information on American Job Centers (AJC) and to access a list of all AJCs.

  • Emma’s Torch is a non-profit that provides refugees with in-depth culinary training as well as employability, equity, and empowerment training. Throughout their program, students learn in both a classroom and apprentice setting, thanks to their cafes and catering businesses. Emma’s Torch sets students up for successful employment in an industry in which their cultural heritage and cuisine can be celebrated. Learn more about the program HERE!

  • The Carlos Rosario School has more than 50 years of experience in providing quality education to the diverse immigrant population in the DMV area through English as a second language, workforce development, and support services.  More than 80,000 men and women have graduated from the School. The School’s award winning three-pronged model includes foundational courses in English language, GED, digital technology and online communication tools, and citizenship for the naturalization test. The School also offers career certification training in high-growth and high-demand fields including nursing, technology, culinary arts, bilingual education, and construction pre-apprenticeship, as well as comprehensive supportive services provided in an environment of love and respect.

    Click HERE for registration information!

    Click HERE for student services!