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Community Resources and Job Opportunities (3/24/21)
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CareerCatchers’ Events CareerCatchers Weekly Job Club
Join our Virtual Job Club, every Wednesday, at 11:00AM. It is open to the community. Please register on Zoom. Since COVID-19 restrictions started, 21 clients who have attended our events found employment.
CareerCatchers Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop on every Tuesday, from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. We understand that this is a very stressful time for everyone with many unforeseen challenges arising as a result of COVID-19. We wanted to create a safe group environment where we can discuss these challenges and come up with strategies for dealing with them. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested.
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 for you to take and then we work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact emma@careercatchers.org for more information.
City of Gaithersburg Vocational Grants
Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 6/30/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information.
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Recipients: – Must be a resident of the City of Gaithersburg – Must be experiencing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 – Household income must not exceed 65% of HUD Area Median Income guidelines – Proof of lawful permanent residency Job Opportunities
We are looking for currently licensed CNAs who have experience working in an in-home environment and willing to work in Montgomery County for $15 an hour. If you’re interested please reach out to Kunda at kunda@careercatchers.org.
Job Fair for Bilingual Speakers March 25, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
JV Tax Services is looking for a bilingual (English-Spanish) CPA/Enrolled Agent and a Bookkeeper.
Placement Ready is looking for bilingual (English-Spanish) Call Center Representatives.
Prince George’s Department of Corrections Information Session March 29, 2021 10:00 am – 11:00 am Prince George’s County Department of Corrections is seeking to hire several qualified candidates to become professional Correctional Officer Private and join an elite team of public safety professionals.
Temp Medical Biller in Frederick, MD Entry Level Medical Biller (Contract to hire) in Frederick, MD Entry Level Medical Scheduler in Frederick, MD Project Coordinator for Construction Company in Montgomery City Temp Sourcing Recruiter position (REMOTE)
Please email the resumes to Ohniece McGilvary at omiller-mcgilvary@worksourcemontgomery.com as well as if you have any questions or concerns.
*Click here for tips on making money through Uber Eats effectively Check who’s hiring right now here and other current job openings
Training and Scholarships Opportunities
Virtual Training: Safe Operation Procedures for Emergency Food Distributions March 25, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm
This course is general training for food assistance providers and food security workers to provide awareness of how county sponsored food distribution operations are viewed within the emergency incident management methodology, and how methodology manages resources and promotes safe operations. Participants will learn safety procedures and COVID-19 protocols you need to know, to keep yourselves and your staff and volunteers safe, so that you can continue to provide life saving work.
CompTIA A+ Certification Training for Youth Ages 14-24 Orientation Starts on March 27, 2021 at 2:00pm
Classes (Hybrid – a combination of in-person and virtual) begin April 3, 2021. Training is provided in the following areas: CompTIAA+ Plus, CompTIA Network +, Cyber Security, Oracle DB, Cisco Training, AWS, and Web Development. IT-Busters will help students in the search for employment by helping in resume setup, interview preparation, and internship placement. *Students also receive a free laptop and may be eligible for their class to be paid for. In-person classes are held at the following building: 15825 Shady Grove Rd Ste 30 Rockville, MD 20850.
The Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program (PA2E) Training Begins April 1, 2021 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12pm PA2E offers classes on starting a business. Courses are conducted virtually and/or in a classroom setting with other Department of Human Services (DHS) customers in your local area. If you would like to be considered and have a business idea with a desire to be an Entrepreneur, APPLY HERE and view flyer.
Generation Hope Scholar Program Deadline EXTENDED to April 19, 2021
The Generation Hope Scholar Program surrounds teen parents with mentoring, tuition assistance, a peer community, and other vital, wrap-around services to help them earn their degrees. Students admitted into our Scholar program who have children younger than 6 years old are also eligible for our combined college support and early childhood program, Next Generation Academy.
FREE Virtual Culinary Foundations for English Language Students April 19-June 11, 2021
Monday-Friday: 2:00pm-4:30pm. Class is limited to 10 students. Daily attendance required. Call or text to interview at 301-876-4419.
Young Adult Program for Ages 16-24
Montgomery College Institutional Grants and Scholarships
In the spirit of making higher education affordable and accessible to all, Montgomery College offers the following institutional grants and scholarships here.
Dual Enrollment Earn College Credit in High School A MC academic initiative that allows qualified high school students to be admitted and enrolled at Montgomery College,
ALISON Coursera GCFLearnfree Community Resources
COVID-19 Community Food Access Survey Deadline EXTENDED to Today!
The Montgomery County Food Council launched the Food Access Survey and is seeking input from residents to guide Montgomery County food security initiatives in 2021. Residents who complete Part I of the survey will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift card, and residents who complete Parts I and II of the survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Visit annualcreditreport.com to get your free credit report. Through the pandemic, everyone in the U.S. can get a free credit report each week from all three national credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) at AnnualCreditReport.com.
All Marylanders to Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine By April 27
This assumes that the federal government will distribute large quantities of the vaccine to Maryland and the other states. More.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine
Montgomery County encourages eligible residents to preregister to get the vaccine. Click here for more information on eligible priority groups. If you need help with the form, call 240-777-2982. For general questions and information about the vaccine, call 240-777-1755 Click for flyer in English or Spanish.
Update If You’re Between 65 and 74
If you’re not in a priority zip code (populations that are most at risk), you are unlikely to be in the first batch of invitations. However, an invitation will come before the county moves on to the next phase.
A good alternative is to sign up at the state’s mass vaccination clinics, where 25% of those vaccinated have been from Montgomery County. Sign up here.
Pharmacies and hospitals are also vaccinating this age group. You’ll find links to all of these sites here.
Residents can sign up here for vaccine updates. Important numbers for COVID-19 resources:
Residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help by completing a simple online form. Complete the form and within 24 hours, you will get a return phone call in the language of your choice from a trained resource specialist. No personal identifying information is needed to get help. For help with getting food, please call the Food Access Call Center at 311.
The Mobile Food Market offers fresh produce and other foods at no cost to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community.
Housing Match Program
The goal is to successfully identify and match renters who are seeking affordable housing options with homeowners who have attractive and safe spare bedrooms in their homes, or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property, to rent long-term. The homeowners must live in the home full time to participate. For more information, please call HIP: 301-85-SHARE (301-857-4273). “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.” – Maya Angelou 
Montgomery County’s virtual series “Wellness Community Events: Healing and Holding On” will be every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Watch here. 
Wellness Tip Walk in the woods. One study shows that a 20-minute stroll through your local park can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, and increase the feeling of happiness.
Support CareerCatchers through AmazonSmile where Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases at no cost. Shop at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and please feel free to share this easy to use link with anyone else you know who want to support our cause. AmazonSmile FAQ.
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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Community Resources and Job Opportunities (3/17/21)
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CareerCatchers’ Events Introduction to Excel’s Database and Budget Functions Class The last day to register is Tomorrow, March 18th
Free for CareerCatchers clients. In this introductory-level class you will learn how Excel can be used to develop and manage a database and a budget. You will learn how to store and sort data, how to search data to answer questions quickly, and how to use the data to prepare form letters, lists, and other reports. You will be shown how to develop a budget and use it to forecast financial results. Classes will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. March 23rd, March 30th, April 6th, and April 13th.
CareerCatchers Weekly Job Club
Join our Virtual Job Club, every Wednesday, at 11:00AM. It is open to the community. Please register on Zoom. Since COVID-19 restrictions started, 21 clients who have attended our events found employment.
CareerCatchers Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop on every Tuesday, from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. We understand that this is a very stressful time for everyone with many unforeseen challenges arising as a result of COVID-19. We wanted to create a safe group environment where we can discuss these challenges and come up with strategies for dealing with them. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested.
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 for you to take and then we work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact emma@careercatchers.org for more information.
City of Gaithersburg Vocational Grants
Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 6/30/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information.
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Recipients: – Must be a resident of the City of Gaithersburg – Must be experiencing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 – Household income must not exceed 65% of HUD Area Median Income guidelines – Proof of lawful permanent residency Job Opportunities
We are looking for currently licensed CNAs who have experience working in an in-home environment and willing to work in Montgomery County for $15 an hour. If you’re interested please reach out to Kunda at kunda@careercatchers.org.
Department of Energy Resumes are accepted up until Friday, March 19, 2021 Administrative Specialist- Level III, EEO Administrative Specialist Administrative Specialist- Level I- File Clerk Email: lgibbs@csftechnologies.com
Virtual Administrative Assistant Statewide Hiring Event Tuesday, March 23, 2021
*Click here for tips on making money through Uber Eats effectively Check who’s hiring right now here and other current job openings
Training and Scholarships Opportunities
Free Financial Education for Income
Contact tawana.lofton@gaithersburgmd.gov or call 240-805-1826
UA Local 486 Plumbers and Steamfitters Apprenticeship School Apply By Sunday, March 21, 2021
Apply here
The Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program (PA2E) Training Begins April 1, 2021 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12pm PA2E offers classes on starting a business. Courses are conducted virtually and/or in a classroom setting with other Department of Human Services (DHS) customers in your local area. If you would like to be considered and have a business idea with a desire to be an Entrepreneur, APPLY HERE and view flyer.
FREE Virtual Culinary Foundations for English Language Students April 19-June 11, 2021
Monday-Friday: 2:00pm-4:30pm. Class is limited to 10 students. Daily attendance required. Call or text to interview at 301-876-4419.
Apply by Tuesday, June 1, 2021 The award covers tuition, mandatory fees, books, and supplies, as well as limited transportation and on–campus childcare expenses. The scholarship is “last dollar” valued at up to $8,000 per academic year not to exceed $16,000 over the life of the scholarship. There is no age cut off, DACA, MD Dreamers, and Virginia Dreamers are eligible and there is no GPA cut off. One needs to have a high school diploma or a GED to apply. Please note that this is for the 4 area community colleges: 1. Northern Virginia Community College 2. Montgomery College 3. Prince George’s Community College 4. Community College of the District of Columbia Apply here
Virtual Internship Opportunity for High School and Undergraduate Students Fall 2021 Applications Due by Friday, July 9, 2021
Apply here For more information, please contact Pat Benner at patricia.a.benner@nasa.gov
Young Adult Program for Ages 16-24
Montgomery College Institutional Grants and Scholarships
In the spirit of making higher education affordable and accessible to all, Montgomery College offers the following institutional grants and scholarships here.
Dual Enrollment Earn College Credit in High School A MC academic initiative that allows qualified high school students to be admitted and enrolled at Montgomery College,
ALISON Coursera GCFLearnfree Community Resources
COVID-19 Community Food Access Survey Last Day to Respond is Today, March 17
The Montgomery County Food Council launched the Food Access Survey and is seeking input from residents to guide Montgomery County food security initiatives in 2021. Residents who complete Part I of the survey will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift card, and residents who complete Parts I and II of the survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card.
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Senior Call Check Program
The Maryland Department of Aging invites residents 65 and older to register for a free senior call check program as a resource during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to register and more information.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine
While the current vaccine supply is limited, it is necessary to prioritize vaccinations for those who are at the highest risk of getting the virus or becoming seriously ill. Montgomery County encourages eligible residents to preregister to get the vaccine. Click here for more information on eligible priority groups. If you need help with the form, call 240-777-2982. For general questions and information about the vaccine, call 240-777-1755 Click for flyer in English or Spanish.
Update If You’re Between 65 and 74
If you’re not in a priority zip code (populations that are most at risk), you are unlikely to be in the first batch of invitations. However, an invitation will come before the county moves on to the next phase.
A good alternative is to sign up at the state’s mass vaccination clinics, where 25% of those vaccinated have been from Montgomery County. Sign up here.
Pharmacies and hospitals are also vaccinating this age group. You’ll find links to all of these sites here.
County Urges Residents to Sign Up for Email/Text Vaccine Updates
Residents can sign up here. Important numbers for COVID-19 resources:
Residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help by completing a simple online form. Complete the form and within 24 hours, you will get a return phone call in the language of your choice from a trained resource specialist. No personal identifying information is needed to get help. For help with getting food, please call the Food Access Call Center at 311.
The Mobile Food Market offers fresh produce and other foods at no cost to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community.
Housing Match Program
The goal is to successfully identify and match renters who are seeking affordable housing options with homeowners who have attractive and safe spare bedrooms in their homes, or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property, to rent long-term. The homeowners must live in the home full time to participate. For more information, please call HIP: 301-85-SHARE (301-857-4273). “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” – Zen Shin
Montgomery County’s virtual series “Wellness Community Events: Healing and Holding On” will be every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Watch here.
Wellness Tip Close your eyes and just sit for at least 10 minutes daily. It will enhance your concentration capabilities, as it works as a form of meditation.
Support CareerCatchers through AmazonSmile where Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases at no cost. Shop at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and please feel free to share this easy to use link with anyone else you know who want to support our cause. AmazonSmile FAQ.
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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Community Resources and Job Opportunities (3/10/21)
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CareerCatchers’ Events Introduction to Excel’s Database and Budget Functions Class The last day to register is March 18th
Free for CareerCatchers clients. In this introductory-level class you will learn how Excel can be used to develop and manage a database and a budget. You will learn how to store and sort data, how to search data to answer questions quickly, and how to use the data to prepare form letters, lists, and other reports. You will be shown how to develop a budget and use it to forecast financial results. Classes will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. March 23rd, March 30th, April 6th, and April 13th.
CareerCatchers Weekly Job Club
Join our Virtual Job Club, every Wednesday, at 11:00AM. It is open to the community. Please register on Zoom. Since COVID-19 restrictions started, 21 clients who have attended our events found employment.
CareerCatchers Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop on every Tuesday, from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. We understand that this is a very stressful time for everyone with many unforeseen challenges arising as a result of COVID-19. We wanted to create a safe group environment where we can discuss these challenges and come up with strategies for dealing with them. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested.
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 for you to take and then we work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact emma@careercatchers.org for more information.
City of Gaithersburg Vocational Grants
Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 6/30/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information.
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Recipients: – Must be a resident of the City of Gaithersburg – Must be experiencing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 – Household income must not exceed 65% of HUD Area Median Income guidelines – Proof of lawful permanent residency Job Opportunities
We are looking for currently licensed CNAs who have experience working in an in-home environment and willing to work in Montgomery County for $15 an hour. If you’re interested please reach out to Kunda at kunda@careercatchers.org.
Collaboration Council: Program Coordinator (part time) and Director of Administration
Shepherd’s Table: Communications Associate
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: Director, Women’s Philanthropy
Contract Specialist Pathways Recent Graduate – GS-9 Delegated Examining – GS-9 FPL 12 Merit Promotion (Government-Wide) – GS-9 FPL 12 Direct Hire – GS-11/12/13 FPL 13 Merit Promotion (Government-Wide) – GS-13 FPL 13 Direct Hire – GS-14 Supervisory Direct Hire – GS-15 Supervisory
Procurement Analyst
Purchasing Agent
*Click here for tips on making money through Uber Eats effectively Check who’s hiring right now here and other current job openings
Training and Scholarships Opportunities
Free Financial Education for Income
Contact tawana.lofton@gaithersburgmd.gov or call 240-805-1826
UA Local 486 Plumbers and Steamfitters Apprenticeship School Apply By Sunday, March 21, 2021
Apply here
Apply by Tuesday, June 1, 2021 The award covers tuition, mandatory fees, books, and supplies, as well as limited transportation and on–campus childcare expenses. The scholarship is “last dollar” valued at up to $8,000 per academic year not to exceed $16,000 over the life of the scholarship. There is no age cut off, DACA, MD Dreamers, and Virginia Dreamers are eligible and there is no GPA cut off. One needs to have a high school diploma or a GED to apply. Please note that this is for the 4 area community colleges: 1. Northern Virginia Community College 2. Montgomery College 3. Prince George’s Community College 4. Community College of the District of Columbia Apply here
Virtual Internship Opportunity for High School and Undergraduate Students Fall 2021 Applications Due by Friday, July 9, 2021
Apply here For more information, please contact Pat Benner at patricia.a.benner@nasa.gov
Young Adult Program for Ages 16-24
Montgomery College Institutional Grants and Scholarships
In the spirit of making higher education affordable and accessible to all, Montgomery College offers the following institutional grants and scholarships here.
Dual Enrollment Earn College Credit in High School A MC academic initiative that allows qualified high school students to be admitted and enrolled at Montgomery College,
English Classes For Adults Spring 2021
Adult English classes are welcome to anyone that is 18 years or older and lives or works in Maryland.
Collection of free online college courses from the world’s top universities. Access 2000 free online courses from 140 leading institutions worldwide. Milk Street Cooking SchoolLearn to cook with Milk Street Cooking School’s online lessons. Community Resources
COVID-19 Community Food Access Survey Responses due Wednesday, March 17
The Montgomery County Food Council launched the Food Access Survey and is seeking input from residents to guide Montgomery County food security initiatives in 2021. Residents who complete Part I of the survey will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift card, and residents who complete Parts I and II of the survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Senior Call Check Program
The Maryland Department of Aging invites residents 65 and older to register for a free senior call check program as a resource during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to register and more information.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine
While the current vaccine supply is limited, it is necessary to prioritize vaccinations for those who are at the highest risk of getting the virus or becoming seriously ill. Montgomery County encourages eligible residents to preregister to get the vaccine. Click here for more information on eligible priority groups. If you need help with the form, call 240-777-2982. For general questions and information about the vaccine, call 240-777-1755 Click for flyer in English or Spanish
Update on Vaccinating Those 75+
Montgomery County will be sending everyone 75 and over an invitation for a vaccine appointment. By Thursday, March 4, everyone 75 and over should have received the opportunity to schedule a vaccine appointment at a Montgomery County clinic. These appointments will be scheduled for vaccine clinics through March 15. Make sure you’re pre-registered on the county list here.
Update If You’re Between 65 and 74
If you’re not in a priority zip code (populations that are most at risk), you are unlikely to be in the first batch of invitations. However, an invitation will come before the county moves on to the next phase.
A good alternative is to sign up at the state’s mass vaccination clinics, where 25% of those vaccinated have been from Montgomery County. Sign up here.
Pharmacies and hospitals are also vaccinating this age group. You’ll find links to all of these sites here.
County Urges Residents to Sign Up for Email/Text Vaccine Updates
Residents can sign up here. Important numbers for COVID-19 resources:
Residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help by completing a simple online form. Complete the form and within 24 hours, you will get a return phone call in the language of your choice from a trained resource specialist. No personal identifying information is needed to get help. For help with getting food, please call the Food Access Call Center at 311.
The Mobile Food Market offers fresh produce and other foods at no cost to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community.
Housing Match Program
The goal is to successfully identify and match renters who are seeking affordable housing options with homeowners who have attractive and safe spare bedrooms in their homes, or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property, to rent long-term. The homeowners must live in the home full time to participate. For more information, please call HIP: 301-85-SHARE (301-857-4273). “You cannot control everything that happens to you; you can only control the way you respond to what happens. In your response is your power.” -Unknown
Montgomery County’s virtual series “Wellness Community Events: Healing and Holding On” will be every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Watch here.
Wellness Tip Always develop healthy responses to tackle problems- A healthy response is always welcome, however tough the situation might be. This enables us to de-stress and de-clutter from unwanted actions and behaviors.
Support CareerCatchers through AmazonSmile where Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases at no cost. Shop at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and please feel free to share this easy to use link with anyone else you know who want to support our cause. AmazonSmile FAQ.
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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Community Resources and Job Opportunities (3/3/21)
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CareerCatchers’ Events We still need you in helping us raise $1,212.12. Any amount is greatly appreciated towards serving our clients in need. A huge thank you to Tom Schruben and his Bad Dad Jokes for honoring us with a fundraiser. For a laugh a day, give him a follow! Click here to see Tom’s Fundraiser for CareerCatchers. TOM’S BAD DAD JOKES is raising money for CareerCatchers’ 12th Birthday CareerCatchers Weekly Job Club
Join our Virtual Job Club, every Wednesday, at 11:00AM. It is open to the community. Please register on Zoom. Since COVID-19 restrictions started, 21 clients who have attended our events found employment.
CareerCatchers Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop on every Tuesday, from 3:00pm – 4:00pm. We understand that this is a very stressful time for everyone with many unforeseen challenges arising as a result of COVID-19. We wanted to create a safe group environment where we can discuss these challenges and come up with strategies for dealing with them. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested.
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 for you to take and then we work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact emma@careercatchers.org for more information.
City of Gaithersburg Vocational Grants
Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 6/30/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information.
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Recipients: – Must be a resident of the City of Gaithersburg – Must be experiencing a financial crisis due to COVID-19 – Household income must not exceed 65% of HUD Area Median Income guidelines – Proof of lawful permanent residency Job Opportunities
We are looking for currently licensed CNAs who have experience working in an in-home environment and willing to work in Montgomery County for $15 an hour. If you’re interested please reach out to Kunda at kunda@careercatchers.org.
Online Career Fair Thursday, March 4th 10am Pacific | 11am Mountain | 12pm Central | 1pm Eastern Employers looking to hire job seekers with disabilities for: Telework, Sales, IT, Customer Service, Engineering, Accounting, Research, Defense, Logistics, HR and MUCH more!
WorkSource Montgomery Presents Jobs & Joe Featuring: Goodwill of Greater Washington Thursday, March 10th, 11:00am-12:00pm
March is the perfect time to end your employment search and land a gig with one of the many local employers that WSM partners with. All month long, we are featuring virtual recruitment events from more than 25 employers including.
*Click here for tips on making money through Uber Eats effectively Check who’s hiring right now here and other current job openings
Training and Scholarships Opportunities
Free Financial Education for Income
Contact tawana.lofton@gaithersburgmd.gov or call 240-805-1826
Virtual Internship Opportunity for High School and Undergraduate Students Summer 2021 Applications Due by Friday, March 5, 2021 Fall 2021 Applications Due by Friday, July 9, 2021
Apply here For more information, please contact Pat Benner at patricia.a.benner@nasa.gov
UA Local 486 Plumbers and Steamfitters Apprenticeship School Apply By Sunday, March 21, 2021
Apply here
Young Adult Program for Ages 16-24
Montgomery College Institutional Grants and Scholarships
In the spirit of making higher education affordable and accessible to all, Montgomery College offers the following institutional grants and scholarships here.
Dual Enrollment Earn College Credit in High School A MC academic initiative that allows qualified high school students to be admitted and enrolled at Montgomery College,
English Classes For Adults Spring 2021
Adult English classes are welcome to anyone that is 18 years or older and lives or works in Maryland.
Collection of free online college courses from the world’s top universities. Access 2000 free online courses from 140 leading institutions worldwide. Milk Street Cooking SchoolLearn to cook with Milk Street Cooking School’s online lessons. Community Resources
COVID-19 Community Food Access Survey Responses due Wednesday, March 17
The Montgomery County Food Council launched the Food Access Survey and is seeking input from residents to guide Montgomery County food security initiatives in 2021. Residents who complete Part I of the survey will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift card, and residents who complete Parts I and II of the survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card.
Senior Call Check Program
The Maryland Department of Aging invites residents 65 and older to register for a free senior call check program as a resource during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to register and more information.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine
While the current vaccine supply is limited, it is necessary to prioritize vaccinations for those who are at the highest risk of getting the virus or becoming seriously ill. Montgomery County encourages eligible residents to preregister to get the vaccine. Click here for more information on eligible priority groups. If you need help with the form, call 240-777-2982. For general questions and information about the vaccine, call 240-777-1755 Click for flyer in English or Spanish
Update on Vaccinating Those 75+
Montgomery County will be sending everyone 75 and over an invitation for a vaccine appointment. By Thursday, March 4, everyone 75 and over should have received the opportunity to schedule a vaccine appointment at a Montgomery County clinic. These appointments will be scheduled for vaccine clinics through March 15. Make sure you’re pre-registered on the county list here.
Update If You’re Between 65 and 74
If you’re not in a priority zip code (populations that are most at risk), you are unlikely to be in the first batch of invitations. However, an invitation will come before the county moves on to the next phase.
A good alternative is to sign up at the state’s mass vaccination clinics, where 25% of those vaccinated have been from Montgomery County. Sign up here.
Pharmacies and hospitals are also vaccinating this age group. You’ll find links to all of these sites here.
County Urges Residents to Sign Up for Email/Text Vaccine Updates
Residents can sign up here. Important numbers for COVID-19 resources:
Residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help by completing a simple online form. Complete the form and within 24 hours, you will get a return phone call in the language of your choice from a trained resource specialist. No personal identifying information is needed to get help. For help with getting food, please call the Food Access Call Center at 311.
The Mobile Food Market offers fresh produce and other foods at no cost to MC students, faculty/staff, and the community.
Housing Match Program
The goal is to successfully identify and match renters who are seeking affordable housing options with homeowners who have attractive and safe spare bedrooms in their homes, or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property, to rent long-term. The homeowners must live in the home full time to participate. For more information, please call HIP: 301-85-SHARE (301-857-4273). “Not enough emphasis is placed on the value of experiencing the journey, building character, and learning life lessons along the way.”
Montgomery County’s virtual series “Wellness Community Events: Healing and Holding On” will be every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Watch here.
Wellness Tip Focus on the things that made you feel happy before quarantine, and find ways to experience them in whatever state of shutdown you’re currently facing.
Support CareerCatchers through Amazon Smile where Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to the charities selected by customers. Click on Amazon Smile to support us.
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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