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Introduction to PowerPoint Class (Virtual) Mondays, April 8th & 15th, 11:00AM – 12:30PM Are you interested in bringing your presentation skills to the next level? Do you want to be able to design visuals to engage your audience or employer? Join this class hosted by volunteer Patricia Metzger to gain these skills! You’ll learn to: - Create and design slides
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Career Exploration IT Career Coaching Workshop (Hybrid) Tuesday, April 16th, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
The Montgomery College’s ignITe Hub in partnership with Career Catchers, Inc. will provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops. Each month a hybrid workshop will be presented with a different job readiness topic or skill. These services are free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career. For more information, click here.
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Be on the lookout for upcoming classes! *No charge for CareerCatchers clients. Fees apply for non-clients. |
CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Hour (Virtual)
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Hour for our clients every Tuesday, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested. April 9th: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Join the conversation and discuss: - Healthy mindset
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Healthy sleep schedule
- Other habits that effect your health
Attended a recent Empowerment Hour? We’d love your Feedback! |
CareerCatchers’ Weekly Job Club (Virtual) Join our Virtual Job Club, for our clients every Wednesday, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.
Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested.
April 10th: Holy Cross Health Information Session From hospitals and primary care sites to specialty care and wellness programs, Holy Cross Health is accessible throughout the region to meet individuals on their path to good health. Join guest speaker Davanna as she tells us about her organization, benefits, and ways to apply. Attended a recent Job Club? We’d love your Feedback! |
CareerCatchers Individualized Tutoring and Assistance
Through our volunteer network, we offer personalized tutoring to CareerCatchers’ clients who want to take workforce development classes. Our career counselors can help identify classes and then work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact emma@careercatchers.org for more information.
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The total value of jobs that CareerCatchers helped clients start is $7.9 million in 2023. |
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Job Opportunities and Hiring Events
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Please note, job links may expire when a position is filled. |
Fair Chance Symposium and Job Fair (In-Person) 1 Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD 20910 Wednesday, April 3rd, 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Join WorkSource Montgomery and R3Score for the 2024th Fair Chance Employment Symposium and Job Fair! Attendees will gain invaluable guidance about Fair Chance hiring practices from community leaders and community partners to become successful Fair Chance employers. For more information, click here. |
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BE CAREFUL: Scams? With the increased use of the internet for job applications and online training, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. Did you know scammers advertise jobs like employers to steal money and personal information? Would you know if a job posting was legitimate or a scam? Regardless of which side you’re on, check out examples of different job scams to help make you aware and familiar. You can also jot down these tips on avoiding job scams to help get you started: Do an online search and look up the name of the company or the person who’s hiring you. Talk to someone you trust, especially if you’re unsure if a posting is legitimate. When in doubt reach out to your CareerCatchers career coach and ask for help. DO NOT SEND personal information until you verify who you are sending it to. Don’t pay for the promise of a job.
Never give them your information until you check a few things: Do an online search to make sure the company is legitimate. Go to other websites to search for the company for reviews and other details. Never bank on a “cleared” check. Watch out for employers asking you to add money to an amount they send or cover the balance of a check they send. |
Cyber Security Tips How to protect your information online: Use a VPN, especially while connected to public WiFi Never share your passwords Don’t click on any suspicious looking links, especially if sent from someone you’re not familiar with Sign out of your accounts while not using them Change your passwords frequently Use two-factor authorization
Create long passwords with capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols |
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Training and Scholarship Opportunities |
Black Women Lead Grow With Google Course (Free, Virtual)
The Montgomery County Delta Sigma Theta is hosting a three part course on the Google Drive system! For more information, please click here. |
Classes for 50+ Job Seekers (Free, In-Person) JCA is expanding their classes for senior job seekers! |
Healthcare Certificate Scholarships Available
Are you interested in starting a career in the healthcare field? The Primary Care Coalition can help pay for your training at Montgomery College to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), pharmacy technician, or phlebotomy (blood drawing) technician. When you graduate from this 3-month, part-time class, PCC will connect you to a rewarding job at a Montgomery County Hospital. PCC scholarship classes will start every two months in 2024. The next deadline is April 22nd! For more information, click here.
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Summer ESOL Classes (Free)
The Adult ESOL Program provides basic English language and life skills instruction to Maryland residents whose native language is not English. Students must be at least 18 years old. Students with F1 or J1 visas cannot take classes in this program. All classes are free except for Advanced ESOL ($100 fee). For more information, click here.
College Assistance (Free)
The purpose of EOC is to provide assistance to individuals that have a desire to enter or re-enter college or a vocational program. For more information, click here. Official GED® Practice Test (Free) Available to eligible Montgomery County residents Join Montgomery College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). Attendance required to receive an Official GED® Practice Test voucher. Click here to register. |
Career Exploration Workshop (Hybrid) Tuesday, April 16th, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
The Montgomery College’s ignITe Hub in partnership with Career Catchers, Inc. will provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops. Each month a hybrid workshop will be presented with a different job readiness topic or skill. These services are free and open to the general public who are interested in pursuing a tech career. For more information, click here.
IT Career Pathways Workshop Series (Free, Hybrid)
The ignITe Hub offers a monthly, hybrid workshop on IT Career Pathways to demystify the 6 most common IT careers, required certifications, recommended coursework and resources at Montgomery College to get started in a program of study.
ignITe Hub ofrece un taller híbrido mensual sobre trayectorias profesionales para desmitificar las seis carreras más comunes en el campo de tecnología, las certificaciones requeridas, los cursos recomendados y los recursos en Montgomery College para comenzar un programa de estudio. Para más información haga clic aquí. IT Training for Those Impacted by the Criminal Justice System (Free, In-Person)
Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, 900 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850 WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with the Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, will be kicking off an exciting new initiative designed for those whose backgrounds have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Tech Turnaround is for those with a desire to learn IT skills from coding, networking, and data analytics to cloud technologies and software development, plus hands-on career coaching and wrap-around support. Sessions are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. To sign up for a session, please email WorkSource Montgomery Reentry Services Manager, Leah Rosenwasser, here.
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Trades Trading (Free)
Path to Pro is providing FREE basic trades training and connects those interested in the trades to jobs with Home Depot professionals. If you are interested in more information, click here. |
IT Training for Those Impacted by the Criminal Justice System (Free, In-Person) Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, 900 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
WorkSource Montgomery, in partnership with the Montgomery College’s IgnITe Hub, will be kicking off an exciting new initiative designed for those whose backgrounds have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Tech Turnaround is for those with a desire to learn IT skills from coding, networking, and data analytics to cloud technologies and software development, plus hands-on career coaching and wrap-around support. Sessions are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. To sign up for a session, please email WorkSource Montgomery Reentry Services Manager, Leah Rosenwasser, here.
Accredited Skill Courses (Free)
Are you looking to gain new skills for your career path? Skill Up offers thousands of certificate courses ranging in topics from IT to business development. Click here to register today to start learning.
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Are you looking for English classes this winter or spring?
MCAEL has put together a list of English classes for speakers of other languages! To find classes, click here. |
English Classes – With Free Childcare Provided! (Low-Cost, In-Person)
Language Outreach offers a unique, family-centered approach to language skills development for Montgomery County residents who are non-English speakers struggling with language and cultural barriers. Language Outreach also offers citizenship classes and assistance with citizenship applications. Classes are provided to non-English speaking adults seeking to learn or improve their English skills. Free childcare with preschool readiness for children under 5 is offered for the children while the parents are in class. Tutoring with homework is provided for all school age children. For more information, click here.
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English Conversation Classes for the Workplace (Free, In-Person) Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Join C2C every Friday at Wheaton Library to learn practical workforce tools, from preparing for an interview to communicating with your boss verbally and written. Designed for English language learners of all levels. For more information on these events, click here. ESOL Classes (Free)
Improve your English now! C2C’s classes are educational, practical, and fun. Learn important English skills at any level, beginner to advanced. You will meet midday or evening, twice each week, for 8 weeks. Classes are offered online in Zoom. Start today, succeed tomorrow! To apply, click here. GED Classes (Free)
In C2C’s program, you will develop the essential knowledge, critical thinking skills, and strategies to succeed on the GED exam or prepare for college. Open doors to higher education, secure better career opportunities, and increase your earning potential by enrolling today! Classes are offered online in Zoom and run for 8 weeks. To apply, click here.
US Citizenship Classes (Free)
Do you want to become a US Citizen? Join C2C’s program to learn more English and US Civics, practice for the Naturalization exam, and get help on your Citizenship application with their partner CASA de Maryland. Classes are offered both in-person and online in Zoom. Start now, achieve your dream! To apply, click here.
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Community Health Workers Apprenticeship Program
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Inc., (AWPLI) is a health and social justice 501(C)3 non-profit organization headquartered in Prince George’s County Maryland since 2007. provides a variety of community health services nationwide. Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Inc., in partnership with Net. America Inc., and the Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) Workforce Development Department collaborated to develop and implement Access Community Health Workers Apprenticeship Program (ACHWA), the first and only CHWs apprenticeship training in the state of Maryland. For more information about the program, click here.
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Culinary Foundations Class for English Language Learners (Free) Are you looking for a job in food service? The STEP Program is offering free line cook classes and job placement support for English Language Learners. |
Elevator Repair Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Montgomery County Residents
Phase 3 Training Corporation provides occupational skills training for individuals interested in elevator repair. The program is designed to introduce students to concepts and best practice in the elevator repair industry and prepare graduates to enter a formal apprenticeship. $100 Weekly stipends are available for eligible students. To apply, click here. Visit https://www.phase-3.org/courses for more information.
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Paid Energy Career Advancement Training
Washington Gas sponsors paid trainings in the field of energy career advancement for DC residents. Attend one of the paid training programs listed below and gain knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to prepare for a career in the construction, energy, and utilities industry. For more information about each program, click the training sites below:
DC Infrastructure Academy - Energy, Construction and Utility Program
- Pipeline Installation Program
- 8 weeks in-person training
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Potential entry-level annual salary starts at $46,000
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Workforce Training
Breakthrough barriers to high-paying, in-demand jobs. With Kinetic Potential, you’ll get the hands-on experience employers are looking for, plus the skills and certification to do the job. What’s more, there are many funding options available. Discover training programs in cybersecurity, project management, digital media, and entrepreneurship. Sign up for a free information session on Fridays here. |
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Paid IT Apprenticeship Program
SmoothStack offers a PAID apprenticeship program for various IT positions. If you are looking to gain entry-level experience in the IT field, view their current openings here. |
Auto Technician Course (Free)
Are you interested in working on cars? Would you like free training to become an automotive tech? Wanada is offering job placement and training classes! For more information, click here. |
IT Training Available (Free)
Are you looking to begin your career in IT? ASM has scholarships available to those looking to get started. For more information, click here. |
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Need Money to Go Back to College?
Here’s another financial aid option to help you achieve your higher education goals.
Don’t let money be the reason you miss out on a college degree! If you were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and had to drop out of college, it’s time to learn more about the Near Completer Grant! The Near Completer Grant provides financial assistance to Maryland residents who previously enrolled in a degree program, but did not complete it, and are now planning to re-enroll to earn their degree.
Finish what you started with financial assistance from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
No High School Diploma? We can help! Click here for information on the GED and Prep Classes.
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Financial Aid Available for Online Courses
Did you know Coursera offers financial aid for there courses? Check the course you are looking at for a Financial Aid or Scholarships section to see if aid is available. For more information on the process, contact your career coach, or click here. |
Online Training Resources Academic Earth
https://academicearth.org/
Collection of free online college courses from the world’s top universities. ALISON
https://alison.com/
ALISON is a free online education platform that mostly focuses on workplace-based skills.
Class Central
https://www.classcentral.com/ Discover thousands of free online courses from top universities around the world like MIT,
Stanford, and Harvard. Cybrary
https://www.cybrary.it/
Take your career to the next level with Cybrary’s online Cyber Security courses.
MERIT AMERICA
Free IT Program for Career Seekers with Merit America
No Degree Required
Click here for more information More Online Training Resources |
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RespectFest (Free, Hybrid) April 1st-14th
Do you have middle to high school aged children that would like to learn more about building healthy relationships? RespectFest 2024 is offering lots of resources and classes to help students in Montgomery County learn more about building trust, warning signs of negative behavior, and how to help others around them! For more information, click here.
Health and Dental Insurance (Low-Cost)
Since 2004, Montgomery County has been partnering with the National Association of Counties (NACo) to provide FREE prescription discount cards and residents have saved more than $32 million since the Montgomery RX program began.
They have now joined NACo’s Live Healthy program. The Live Healthy program continues to provide FREE prescription discount cards and has added a low-fee Dental Discount program that provides discounts on check-ups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals and more. The low-fee Health Discount program provides discounts on vision services, hearing aids and screenings, diabetes supplies and more. For more information, click here.
Recreational Pass Assistance Available to County Residents Adults and Children
Rec Assist is provided by Montgomery County Recreation to make financial assistance available to County residents who receive public assistance. The Rec Assist Fund subsidizes Recreation activity and membership fees so that eligible residents can pay reduced fees for these Recreation services. For more information or to apply, click here.
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World of Possibilities Disability Expo (In- Person) Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Dr., College Park, MD 20742
Saturday, April 13th, 11:00AM – 3:00PM
The World of Possibilities Disabilities Expos are designed to bring people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, service providers and supporting agencies all together in one venue. This Expo provides an opportunity for you to enhance your knowledge and explore disability related products, services, technology and resources available. For more information, click here.
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Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center
Need help managing your debt? Do you want help building or restoring your credit? Need a plan to help you save for a house? The Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center can help! The Financial Empowerment Center provides free one-on-one financial coaching to help you move toward greater financial stability. The Financial Empowerment Center is a free public service for residents of the City of Gaithersburg. To check if you are in in service area for the Gaithersburg FEC, click here. For more information or to make an appointment, click here.
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SkyPoint’s Pathway Loan for Immigration Expenses
SkyPoint is committed to helping our communities and members with all aspects of their financial life. To help their members manage the expenses related to the immigration process, SkyPoint has developed the Pathway loan. For more information, click here. |
Financial Assistance for Citizenship Application Fees Offered by CASA
CASA, in partnership with Montgomery County, is offering financial assistance to those who are eligible to apply for citizenship but cannot afford the application fee. Residents of Montgomery County who earn less than 300% of the federal poverty guideline may qualify for a scholarship of $150 or $300 to help pay the application filing fee. Interested applicants should call (240) 560-2272 for more information. Flyers are available in English and Spanish. Note: Low-income individuals seeking to apply for citizenship may also be eligible for a fee waiver or reduced fee through USCIS.
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Montgomery County Tenant Rights and Resources Webinar (Free, Virtual)
Join the Latino Economic Development Center every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:00PM on Zoom as they host a webinar on tenant rights. In this webinar you will learn about: Fair Housing Rights, what to do if you receive a court notice, what rental assistance programs are available, utility assistance, other available credits, and additional resources available. For more information, click here.
Financial Workshops (Free, Virtual)
Join the Latino Economic Development Center every first Thursday of the month on Zoom from 4:00PM to 6:00PM to gain knowledge and tools to achieve financial prosperity. Be part of the LEDC Financial Empowerment Community. For more information, click here.
Únase al Centro de Desarrollo Económico Latino cada tercer jueves del mes en Zoom de 4:00 a 6:00 p. m. para obtener conocimientos y herramientas para lograr la prosperidad financiera. Sea parte de la Comunidad de Empoderamiento Financiero de LEDC. Para más información haga clic aquí. |
How to Avoid Financial Scams and Fraud Workshop (Free, In-Person) Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Saturday, April 20th, 4:00PM – 5:30PM
April is Financial Capability Month! Join MCPL for a financial workshop on avoiding scams! For more information, click here. Computer Repair (Free) Damascus Library, 9701 Main St, Damascus, MD 20872 Saturday, April 27th, 10:00AM – 1:00PM Register to bring your own damaged computer or laptop to learn how to repair it from a Microsoft Certified Professional. For more information, click here. Earth Day Events (Free) Join the folks at MCPL system as they celebrate the Earth and nature this month in honor of Earth Day! - Art at the Library: Earth Suncatchers, Olney Library, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832, Monday, April 8th, 4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Composting Workshop, Damascus Library, 9701 Main St, Damascus, MD 20872, Saturday, April 13th, 10:30AM – 11:30AM
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The World of Herbs, Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, Saturday, April 13th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Adults can Paint Pots for Earth Day, Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, Saturday, April 20th, 1:00PM – 3:00PM
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Earth Day Garden Party, Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, Saturday, April 20th, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
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The National Park Service Confronting Climate Change by Dr. Raymond Sauvajot, Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac, MD 20854, Saturday, April 20th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
- Save The Planet Escape Room: Earth Day Celebration 2024, Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr, Rockville, MD 20851, Saturday, April 20th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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STEM at the Library: Planting Flowers, Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866, Saturday, April 20th, 4:00PM – 4:30PM
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Learn how to Compost!, Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, Saturday, April 27th, 12:00PM – 1:00PM
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Recycling 101 for Kids!, Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Saturday, April 27th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Science Saturday – Nature’s Recyclers, Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817, Saturday, April 27th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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DIY Recycle and Decoupage Tin Cans, Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, Saturday, April 27th, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Computer Classes (Free, In-Person)
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Internet Basics, Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, Monday, April 15th, 10:15AM – 11:45AM
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Digital Skills Workshop, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901, Wednesday, April 17th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Computer Basics Class, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901, Wednesday, April 17th, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
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Intro to Microsoft Word, Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Wednesday, April 17th, 6:00PM – 7:30PM
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Computer and Internet Basics, Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr, Rockville, MD 20851, Sunday, April 21st, 10:30AM – 11:30AM
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Computer Basics Class, Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901, Wednesday, April 24th, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
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Intro to Microsoft Word, Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Wednesday, April 24th, 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Illumination Stations -Shedding a Light on Energy Programs Information Table (In-Person)
Illuminations Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more! -
Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866, Monday, April 8th, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
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Olney Library, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832, Tuesday, April 9th, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
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Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901, Wednesday, April 10th, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
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Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Tuesday, April 16th, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
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Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, Wednesday, April 17th, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
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White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Tuesday, April 23rd, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
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Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, Monday, April 29th, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
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Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, Tuesday, April 30th, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Montgomery County Public Library Provides Free Events MCPL provides a number of free training resources. Click here for a schedule of events.
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Child Care Scholarship – Fast Track Option
The new Fast Track Child Care Scholarship application process shortens your wait to three (3) business days to get help with child care expenses and 60 days of child care assistance while your Child Care Scholarship application is processed, if you are eligible!
The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy) Program provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families in Maryland. If interested please contact your career coach. To apply, click here. |
Free Chromebook for Montgomery County Residents
Montgomery Connects is relaunching the Computer for You Program. Any Maryland resident over the age of 7 who does not have access to a computer can receive one new Chromebook laptop computer. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen. Click here for complete details. Limit one per person. You are not eligible to get a computer if you already received one from the County. You must have a library card number and make an appointment. Everyone receiving a computer has to appear in person to pick it up and bring photo ID and proof of address. Appointments are now open to pick up computers!
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Reduce Fare with WMATA
Metro Lift* offers 50% off Metrobus and Metrorail trips for DC, Maryland, and Virginia customers enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Enroll for free in as little as 5 minutes! For more information, click here. |
Free COVID-19 Tests
Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home. For more information, click here. |
$29 Virtual Primary Care Visits Through Costco Memberships
Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29. The retailer is offering the new service in partnership with Sesame, a direct-to-consumer health care marketplace that connects medical providers nationwide with consumers. Sesame, in a release, said Costco members beginning Monday can book health care visits directly through their memberships in all 50 states. For more information or to book an appointment, click here.
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Housing Assistance Fund (HAF) Program
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is expanding the Homeowner Assistance Fund to offer eligible homeowners up to 6-month forward payments for mortgage assistance. This option may be available for qualifying homeowners with housing ratios that exceed 50% and will be assessed based on suitability, including maximum program caps, loan modification, and other options available through the servicer.
You can visit the Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Overview page for updated information on the 6-month forward payment option, as well as links to all updated and relevant documents. |
Montgomery County Rental Programs
In 2015, HOC launched Housing Path, an online wait list portal for affordable rental housing programs. Housing Path allows people to apply online and manage or update their applications at anytime. The online application walks people through a simple step-by-step process and takes about 30 minutes to complete. HOC Housing Path is currently available in two languages: English and Spanish. HOC Housing Path matches applicants to affordable housing programs based on household size, income, age and other factors. To apply, go to www.HOCHousingPath.com.
Click here for information on more Montgomery County rental programs. |
Free Meals and Nutrition Services for Seniors
Through Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Services, ACL’s Administration on Aging (AoA) provides grants to states to support nutrition services for adults age 60 and older nationwide. To find more information or your local nutrition site, click here. |
Assistance with Utilities for Low-Income Households
Programs are available year-round through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs to help with utility bills and prevent any loss of service. For assistance with energy, click here. For assistance with water, click here.
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Catholic Charities Financial Stability Network
The Financial Stability Network provides pro bono (free) assistance in the following areas: Financial Mentoring, Financial Education, and Tax Return Preparation.
Click here for more information. |
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Immigration Consultations
Do you live in Maryland and have a case before the immigration court? Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center offer free, confidential, and remote consultations to help you with your immigration case.
Click here for more information and to register. |
MHP Housing Assistance
MHP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving more than 4,000 residents of Montgomery County and neighboring communities by providing more than 2,600 quality affordable homes. They are a nongovernmental entity. The organization is committed to housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. Since 1989, MHP’s mission has been to preserve and expand access to quality, affordable housing. To find out about openings for a property, find the property manager’s information here. |
Eviction or Utility Disconnection UMAN helps families and individuals who live in the areas of Gaithersburg (20877, 20878, 20879, 20882) Germantown (20874, 20876), and Derwood (20855) and are facing eviction or utility disconnection.
Click here for more information.
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Events Calendar
Click here for Worksource Montgomery’s Workshop and Hiring Event calendar.
Asset Map WorkSource Montgomery launched a community asset map resource for MoCo residents, businesses and partners.
Click here for more information. Skillup
Click here to register for over 5000 FREE workplace, business, and IT courses. Explore Career Pathways in over 200 occupations. |
Separate and Divorce Classes
Please join as local family law attorneys walk through the “ins” and “outs” of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection.
Classes are the first Wednesday of every month. All classes are FREE and are from 7:00PM – 8:30PM Register here. Montgomery County Abortion Care Providers
The following list of local providers is to help individuals find the appropriate services for reproductive health needs. This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement, nor is it all inclusive.
Planned Parenthood Gaithersburg Health Center Gaithersburg, MD
https://ppmetrodc.org (301) 208-1300
Potomac Family Planning Center Rockville, MD
http://potomacfamilyplanning.com (301) 251-9124 Silver Spring Family Planning Silver Spring, MD
http://silverspringwomenscare.com (240) 691-4390 Free Clinics Shady Grove Pregnancy Center – Gaithersburg, Maryland Centro Tepeyac – Free. Professional. Confidential.
Rockville Women’s Center |
The Maryland statewide minimum wage will be increased to $15 an hour in January 2024, a year earlier than planned. The pandemic-era earned income tax credit will be made permanent (45% of the federal credit), and the Child Tax Credit expanded. |
The theft of checks from home mailboxes and US Postal Service blue mailboxes has spiked across the country, and the D.C. region has become a new hot spot. Criminals are stealing mail to obtain checks and personal identifying information to commit bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud and identity theft. Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection advises that the safest way to send checks is to physically bring them to the Post Office and mail them inside, or to pay bills online. If you have experienced mail theft, telephone or internet fraud, or other scams, please contact (240) 777-3636 or consumerprotection@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Need a Lawyer?
Get Legal Information offered by the Montgomery County Circuit Court here. |
The Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program Legal Clinic is based on a free walk-in/no appointment model. Clients request brief and limited guidance about a specific legal issue and attorneys provide information and basic legal advice without any expectation of long-term representation. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the in-person evening legal clinics continue to be postponed indefinitely. For further information on how to apply and eligibility for a FREE one-on-one telephone consultation please see this flyer.
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Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJ) information is available in English and Spanish. |
For Catholic Charities Legal Network services click here. |
The HIAS Asylee Outreach Project offers free help connecting Maryland asylees (and T visa holders) with the resettlement resources and benefits available to them in the state of Maryland.
Click here for more information. |
Food Resources
Montgomery County residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help via this link or call the Food Access Call Center at 311 and ask for the Food Access. No personal identifying information is needed to get help. Click here for more information.
Adventist Community Services Center of Greater Washington
501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-6556
Visit on Facebook
Services: Emergency Food, Clothing and Shelter; Education/Job Training; ESOL; GED Preparation
Catholic Charities Center
12247 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-1790
Services: Food Pantry, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Clothing/Shoes/Diapers, Parenting Education Classes and Support Groups, Financial Education Classes, ESOL, Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance, Computer Classes, Immigration Legal Services, Pregnancy Services
Catholic Charities SHARE Food Network
Ritchie Citizens Association
149 Ritchie Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Mt. Calvary Baptist
Kingdom Cares Dates and locations vary, see link for more information. Food available on a first come, first serve basis. KPCIM City of Light City of Light Church 520 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904 Distribution begins 12:30PM on Sundays Food available on a first come, first serve basis
Manna Food Center
Manna Food Center Distribution Warehouse
9311 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Monday thru Friday 12 noon – 3 pm
Second Saturday of Every Month: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 12301 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tuesdays from 9 am-12 pm and 4 – 7 pm Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm Fridays from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 – 3 pm 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am – 12 pm
Montgomery College Mobile Market Dates and locations vary by campus, see link for more information. No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Montgomery County Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Mid-County DHHS Building
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Find additional social services available in the community.
So What Else! Warehouse Location: Lake Forest Mall, 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Entrance located by Ruby Tuesdays – Look for the GREEN door. Please click here for operation hours. |
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Are you excited for the eclipse Monday? Join in on one of the librarys’ viewing parties! Monday, April 8th, Marilyn J Praisner Library will be hosting a party from 1:30PM – 2:30PM and Long Branch Library will be hosting from 2:45PM – 3:45PM!
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How Are You Feeling These Days? No matter who you are, some days can be rough. You can’t always express how you feel or even know how you feel. For the days you need a little help, CDC’s How Right Now tool provides resources appropriate for that moment. Answer a few questions, start the conversation within the tool, and get resources that can help today. |
Did you receive this email from a friend or colleague? Sign up to get these resources every Wednesday at the link here. |
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Donate to CareerCatchers by Give with Bing. FAQ.
Step 1. Create a Microsoft Rewards account (if you don’t already have one). Step 2. Select CareerCatchers as your cause.
Step 3. Search with Bing. Step 4. Earn Microsoft Rewards Points. Step 5. Automatically Donate Points Each Month. |
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CareerCatchers
8720 Georgia Ave, Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(240) 801-5811 |
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