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Community Resources and Job Opportunities (9/22/21)
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About CareerCatchers’ 
Since 2007 we have served the County’s most vulnerable citizens through our mission to: provide individualized employment and job skills counseling to ensure stable employment; identify and encourage participation in workplace skills and training programs; and enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment.
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CareerCatchers’ Events CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop 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. Some topics covered are Setting and Maintaining Boundaries, Dealing with Uncertainty During COVID-19, Culture Equals Culture, Self Advocacy, and more.
September 28: Introduction to Healthy Lifestyles Attended a recent Empowerment Workshop? We’d love your Feedback!
Previous Empowerment Workshop (September 21, 2021): Self-Discipline Comments from some of our participants: – “Thank you for a wonderful and informative workshop, Kunda. Have a fantastic rest of the day everyone”. -“When we learn how to control our own life, our discipline gets stronger. We get stronger when we don’t let anyone else to control our life. I believe all of this stems for having self love.”
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, 26 clients who have attended our events found employment.
September 29: Protecting your Identity Online/Avoiding Scams Attended a recent Job Club? We’d love your Feedback!
Previous Job Club workshop (September 22, 2021): Managing the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Job Search Comments from some of our participants: – “If life wasn’t happening, we wouldn’t be having this webinar. Also, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”.
Scholarships available!! City of Gaithersburg: Vocational Training Scholarships Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 12/31/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information. Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship Recipients:
Tell Us Your Story!
Do you have a story or any experience with CareerCatchers’ you would like to share with us? All feedback is valuable to our work in serving the community and our clients. Storytelling sessions are conducted on Zoom (and recorded). Please contact NaharSX@careercatchers.org if you are interested in participating.
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.
The total value of jobs that CareerCatchers helped clients start is $4,200,000 on annual basis. Updated as of September 22, 2021 Job Opportunities
BE CAREFUL: Scams? With the increased use of the internet for job applications, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. The result? Personal information stolen, money loss and more. Here’s a link that offers several articles on scams. 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.
The Montgomery County Police Department is hiring
Please visit JoinMCP.com to learn more and attend a recruiting event to apply by Friday, October 1, 2021.
MCDOT is Hiring Bus Operators Until Oct. 13 MCDOT is currently hiring fulltime and substitute bus operators. The position offers paid training, a positive atmosphere and a full benefits package. Anyone 21 and over with a valid license is encouraged to apply. The vacancies are located at Transit Depots located in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Kensington. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to starting work. Please click here to learn more.
Metro is hiring
Please click here to register to the Virtual Hiring Event on September 27th & 28th, 2021 from 10am to 2pm.
CVS is hiring CVS Health arranged a one-day virtual career event on Friday, September 24, 2021 to hire 25,000 across the U.S. Please click here for more details.
Southern Management is hiring
Apartment Service Technician M3 in Silver Spring Front Desk Professional in Bethesda Apartment Service Technician M3 in Bethesda Front Desk in Bethesda
Please refer to “CareerCatchers” and “PG County Job Fair”.
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Direct Support Professional (F/T) – 10 vacancies in Silver Spring and Hyattsville, MD Starting salary: $14.00 To Apply: Please call (301) 209-0696 to schedule appointment to take a Math and English test given Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 11:30 am at 4910 Decatur Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781 with proper ID and complete a written application. ·Must be 21 years or older ·Must pass criminal background check ·Current valid driver’s license and car required (optional)
Hiring event on 9/29/2021 Please click here for more information.
Casper is hiring
Part Time Sleep Specialist (Retail Sales Associate) in Tysons Corner Associate Store Manager in Tysons Corner
MadisonReed is hiring Assistant Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist Rockville, MD Assistant Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist Towson, MD Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist Towson, MD General Manager, Licensed Cosmetologist Towson, MD
AppleTree School is hiring Please click here for more information.
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Please register here to join the virtual Job Fair on October 7, 2021 at 1pm (EST)
USPS is hiring PSA Sales & SVCS/Distribution Associate at Gaithersburg Holiday Clerk Assistant at Gaithersburg Mail Handler Assistant at Bethesda Holiday Clerk Assistant at Bethesda Holiday Clerk Assistant at Germantown Holiday Clerk Assistant at Silver Spring Holiday Clerk Assistant at Rockville
Goodwill is hiring To apply, please click here.
Green Job Works LLC is hiring
Come to the Job Fair hosted by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington in Silver Spring on September 30, 2021 from 9am to 12pm. Please click here for more information.
City of Gaithersburg is hiring Please click here to apply.
City of Rockville is hiring Please click here to apply.
ROBERT HALF Field Engineer – Gaithersburg, MD
ROSS Retail Associate – Gaithersburg, MD Retail Associate – Rockville, MD Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD Store Protection Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD Store Protection Specialist – Rockville, MD Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
DOLLAR TREE Merchandise Assistant Manager – Damascus, MD Operations Assistant Manager – Germantown, MD
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
*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 Scholarship Opportunities
The Educational Partnership for IT Careers (EPIC) Program has partnered with MedCerts to provide an opportunities (IT Helpdesk training) to the IT jobseekers at no cost. To know more about the training, please attend their webinar on every Wednesday at 10am (EST).
Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success (ACES) Scholar Nominator Chat on December 7, 2021 If you are a youth-serving community organization in Montgomery County, you are invited to attend ACES Scholar Nominator Chat this fall on December 7, 2021 (9am to 10am & 3pm to 4pm). Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success (ACES) is a college readiness program in Montgomery County. CareerCatchers is a collaboration with MCPS, Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove. If a student has aspirations of going to college, this program can help! We will review the program, criteria and how you can nominate a student. Please click here for more information.
Montgomery County Public Libraries Offers Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs in September Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is offering free online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs throughout September. All workshops are free and offered virtually. An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation. Throughout September: Every Monday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Sessions: Monday, Sept. 27: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5512995 Tuesday/Thursday, Sept. 23: 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. LinkedIn Boot Camp (Part I / Part II) Monday, Sept. 27: 1 – 3 p.m. How to Prepare for your Virtual Job Interview Please visit the website more information.
Home Depot Foundation Expands Trades Training Initiatives With Path to Pro Scholarship Program
The scholarship program will grant $250,000 in financial assistance to high school seniors and graduates entering or currently enrolled in building construction trade programs. There are three application deadlines — September 30 and December 31 — with winners notified approximately six weeks after each deadline.
Offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. ALISON Cybrary
Community Resources 
Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2021
Montgomery County is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events recognizing several Latino and other immigrant-serving community partners. Please click here to learn more.
Montgomery County 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.
Metro offers deep discounts Starting September 16, Metro customers can save up to 50% on one-, three-, and seven-day passes that are good for unlimited trips anywhere Metrorail and Metrobus go (except Express and Airport Express routes) during both off-peak and peak hours. Monthly passes will be valid for use October 1-31. See the news release for details This is a limited-time offer.
Second Chances Garage a Fredrick based organization provide affordable, reliable transportation to economically vulnerable individuals and families. Please click here to learn more.
Vehicles for Change is the best place to donate a car to charity. Get a tax deduction and help a family in need by donating your vehicle today. Please click here to learn more.
Financial Assistance for Citizenship Application Fees Offered by CASA
Wellness Tips:
A healthy body and mind can make a big difference in your memory, attention span and motivation. – Valerie Gobert 
County to Host Free Series of Online Mental Health and Community Wellness Conversations Beginning Wed., Dec. 16. Watch here. 
Workforce Tips:
The Seven Habits of the Highly Effective People:
Habit 1: Be Proactive® Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind® Habit 3: Put First Things First® Habit 4: Think Win-Win® Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood® Habit 6: Synergize® Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®
– Stephen R. Covey
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 (9/15/21)
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Since 2007 we have served the County’s most vulnerable citizens through our mission to: provide individualized employment and job skills counseling to ensure stable employment; identify and encourage participation in workplace skills and training programs; and enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment.
To view the entire email blast, please click on “view entire message” at the bottom of your email. Follow Us on Social Media to Receive Timely Updates
Want to 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 might want to support our cause. For more info, go to AmazonSmile FAQ.
Help CareerCatchers by donating an item from our Charity List. Log in to your AmazonSmile account and view our items.
CareerCatchers’ Events CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop 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. Some topics covered are Setting and Maintaining Boundaries, Dealing with Uncertainty During COVID-19, Culture Equals Culture, Self Advocacy, and more.
September 21: Self-Discipline Attended a recent Empowerment Workshop? We’d love your Feedback!
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, 26 clients who have attended our events found employment.
September 22: Job Search Strategies Attended a recent Job Club? We’d love your Feedback!
City of Gaithersburg: Vocational Training Scholarships Available Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 12/31/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information.
CareerCatchers Storytelling Do you have a CareerCatchers’ story or experience you would like to share with us? All feedback is valuable to our work in serving the community and our clients. Storytelling sessions are conducted on Zoom (and recorded).
One client expressed her CareerCatchers’ story with “Faith without work is dead.” We celebrate every gratitude and success from clients and volunteers. Please contact NaharSX@careercatchers.org if you are interested in participating.
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.
The total value of jobs that CareerCatchers helped clients start is $4,100,000 on annual basis. Updated as of September 15, 2021 Job Opportunities
BE CAREFUL: Scams? With the increased use of the internet for job applications, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. The result? Personal information stolen, money loss and more. Here’s a link that offers several articles on scams. 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.
Jobs in Montgomery County
The Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) seeks an experienced part time – French Translation Specialist (Administrative Specialist III) to join a newly formed Language Access Unit. Please click here to apply.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Community Action Agency is seeking applicants for five human services specialists (navigators). Please click here to apply.
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is hiring
PARISH BOOKKEEPER/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE BOOKKEEPER Please click here for more information.
The JCA Montgomery County is offering Virtual 50+ Employment Expos event!
Kohl’s is hiring For more information, please click here.
Aldi is hiring Please click here for more information.
Hiring Event at Harris Teeter
Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US/Eastern Harris Teeter Store # 325 14101 Darnestown Road Germantown, MD 20874
Please click here for more information.
USPS is hiring City Carrier Assistant at Bethesda City Carrier Assistant at Gaithersburg City Carrier Assistant at Germantown City Carrier Assistant at Potomac City Carrier Assistant at Silver Spring City Carrier Assistant at Damascus Motor Vehicle Operator at Gaithersburg Tractor Trailer Operator at Gaithersburg
JK Moving Services Hiring Event Virtual interviews for “Warehouse Associate” position Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM US/Eastern Please click here for more information.
DoubleTree by Hilton in Silver Spring is hiring Guest Service Agent (Part Time)
Goodwill is hiring To apply, please click here.
City of Gaithersburg is hiring Please click here to apply.
City of Rockville is hiring Please click here to apply.
ROBERT HALF Leasing Assistant – Rockville, MD
ROSS Sr. Store Protection Specialist (Sr. SPS) – Washington, DC Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC
DOLLAR TREE Operations Assistant Manager – Gaithersburg, MD Operations Assistant Manager – Silverspring, MD Operations Assistant Manager – Silver Spring, MD
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
*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 Scholarship Opportunities
Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success (ACES) Scholar Nominator Chat on December 7, 2021 If you are a youth-serving community organization in Montgomery County, you are invited to attend ACES Scholar Nominator Chat this fall on December 7, 2021 (9am to 10am & 3pm to 4pm). Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success (ACES) is a college readiness program in Montgomery County. CareerCatchers is a collaboration with MCPS, Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove. If a student has aspirations of going to college, this program can help! We will review the program, criteria and how you can nominate a student. Please click here for more information.
DC Commercial Kitchen Matchmaking Event
Join the Food Policy Council’s Entrepreneurship & Food Jobs Working Group, DSLBD, and LEDC for a Commercial Kitchen Matchmaking event at 4pm-6pm today (9/15/2021) to meet potential spaces for your food business or potential entrepreneurs to share your space. The event will be COVID safe and in person, outdoors on the MLK roof garden. Register for the event here and remember to complete the kitchen survey in advance. For more information please click here or email at jbehrens@ledcmetro.org
YWCA is offering a course under their Women Empowerment 360o Program
The course curriculum supports entrepreneurs throughout their journey from establishing a business plan to financing and scaling their business by connecting them with the people and programs to help them launch and grow their business.
Please click here to learn more about this course.
Montgomery County Public Libraries Offers Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs in September Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is offering free online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs throughout September. All workshops are free and offered virtually. An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation. Throughout September: Every Monday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Sessions: Monday, Sept. 20: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5513001 Monday, Sept. 27: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5512995 Tuesday/Thursday, Sept. 21 and 23: 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. LinkedIn Boot Camp (Part I / Part II) Wednesday, Sept. 22: 1 – 3 p.m. Job Search Strategies (in a Pandemic) Monday, Sept. 27: 1 – 3 p.m. How to Prepare for your Virtual Job Interview Please visit the website more information.
Home Depot Foundation Expands Trades Training Initiatives With Path to Pro Scholarship Program
The scholarship program will grant $250,000 in financial assistance to high school seniors and graduates entering or currently enrolled in building construction trade programs. There are three application deadlines — September 30 and December 31 — with winners notified approximately six weeks after each deadline.
Offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. ALISON Cybrary
Community Resources
Montgomery County Department of Transportation offers FREE Taxi Service to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing for Residents 65+ and Residents with Disabilities Taxicab companies operating in Montgomery County (Action, Anytime & Regency/Barwood) can provide roundtrip transportation to older adults and residents with disabilities to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing locations at no cost to the rider. Montgomery County Department of Transportation will reimburse taxi companies for the trips. To Schedule a Trip: Call Connect-A-Ride at (301) 738-3252 and provide your name, address, phone number, age to receive a “Free COVID Taxi Code.” Then, call one of the Taxicab companies listed below and provide the following: Your “Free COVID Taxi Code” Name, phone number, trip information – date, time, origin and destination At the end of each trip, the rider signs a trip voucher. Drivers and riders must wear face coverings for the duration of the trip. Here are the taxicab providers who are available to provide transportation to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing locations: Action Taxi: (301) 840-1000 Anytime Taxi (301) 637-9292 Regency/Barwood Taxi: (301) 990-9000 or (301) 984-1900 Reimbursements will be the taxi meter rate fare for the trips to and from the COVID Vaccination and Testing locations.
Free parking at two Metro station garages Metro’s Board of Directors agreed yesterday to waive parking fees for customers at the Shady Grove and Rockville station garages while the stations are closed for canopy reconstruction and repairs for approximately three months, starting this Saturday. Free shuttle buses will be provided during the closures that connect to the Shady Grove, Rockville, and Twinbrook stations. More.
Montgomery County Department of Transportation Offers Free e-Scooter Training and Safety Clinics for Those 18-and-Older in September and October For more information about the e-scooter clinics, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/commute, or call 240-777-8380.
City of Rockville is offering a Virtual Senior Resource Fair with the Councilmember Sidney Katz. The Resource Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom. This on-line event provides an excellent opportunity to inform Seniors about the wealth of resources available to them. Please register (no cost) by clicking Senior Resource Fair Registration. The flyer below provides more information. Hope you can join us!
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.
Financial Assistance for Citizenship Application Fees Offered by CASA
Wellness Tips:
Stuck at home? Entertain yourself, create a relaxing setting, spend time with your pets and stay connected to friends/family. – mhpcolorado.org
County to Host Free Series of Online Mental Health and Community Wellness Conversations Beginning Wed., Dec. 16. Watch here.
Workforce Wellness Tips:
Working from home? Take regular breaks every 60 to 90 minutes to get up and get moving. this will help increase focus and concentration. – www.Sproutatwork.com
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 (9/8/21)
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Since 2007 we have served the County’s most vulnerable citizens through our mission to: provide individualized employment and job skills counseling to ensure stable employment; identify and encourage participation in workplace skills and training programs; and enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment.
To view the entire email blast, please click on “view entire message” at the bottom of your email. Follow Us on Social Media to Receive Timely Updates
Want to 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 might want to support our cause. For more info, go to AmazonSmile FAQ.
Help CareerCatchers by donating an item from our Charity List. Log in to your AmazonSmile account and view our items.
CareerCatchers’ Events CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop 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. Some topics covered are Setting and Maintaining Boundaries, Dealing with Uncertainty During COVID-19, Culture Equals Culture, Self Advocacy, and more.
September 14: Self-Sabotage Attended a recent Empowerment Workshop? We’d love your Feedback!
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, 26 clients who have attended our events found employment.
September 15: How To Get Eyes On Your Resume Attended a recent Job Club? We’d love your Feedback!
City of Gaithersburg: Vocational Training Scholarships Available Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 12/31/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information.
CareerCatchers Storytelling
Do you have a CareerCatchers’ story or experience you would like to share with us? All feedback is valuable to our work in serving the community and our clients. Storytelling sessions are conducted on Zoom (and recorded).
One client expressed her CareerCatchers’ story with “Faith without work is dead.” We celebrate every gratitude and success from clients and volunteers. Please contact NaharSX@careercatchers.org if you are interested in participating.
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.
The total value of jobs that CareerCatchers helped clients start is $4,100,000 on annual basis. Updated as of September 8, 2021 Job Opportunities
BE CAREFUL: Scams? With the increased use of the internet for job applications, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. The result? Personal information stolen, money loss and more. Here’s a link that offers several articles on scams. 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.
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Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration-Community Services is hiring
Position: ADMINISTRATOR I (SMVF Safety Planning Administrator) For more information, please click here.
Jobs in Montgomery County
Regional job fair in Silver Spring
The East County Regional Services and others are holding a regional job fair on Monday, September 13, at the East County Community Recreation Center, 3-7 pm. Federal, state, county and private sector employers will be on hand to talk with you and accept resumes. Registration is encouraged. The recreation center is located at 3310 Gateshead Manor Way in Silver Spring and is accessible by Ride On and Metro. There is free parking outside. For more information, call 240-777-8411. Also see the flyer.
Hiring Event at Harris Teeter
Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US/Eastern Harris Teeter Store # 325 14101 Darnestown Road Germantown, MD 20874
Please click here for more information.
Amazon is arranging a free Career Day event on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:00pm EDT. Please click here for more details.
JK Moving Services Hiring Event Virtual interviews for “Warehouse Associate” position Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM US/Eastern Please click here for more information.
84 Lumber hiring event (On the Spot Job offer) Dare: 09/11/2021 Time: 0900am to 0500pm Address: Hampton Inn 960 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Please click here for more information
Meals On Wheels of Central Maryland is hiring Director, Marketing and Events Budget and Payroll Manager Client Support Specialist (Arnold) Meal Delivery Driver (Howard County) Substitute Site Coordinator
To apply, please click here.
City of Gaithersburg is hiring Please click here to apply.
City of Rockville is hiring Please click here to apply.
ROBERT HALF Accounting Clerk – Arlington, VA Administrative Assistant – Arlington, VA Greeter/Retail Store Service Associate I – Arlington, VA Full-Charge Bookkeeper – Washington, DC Jr. Accountant – Washington, DC Research assistant – Washington, DC Staff Accountant – Washington, DC
ROSS Store Protection Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD Store Protection Specialist – Rockville, MD Retail Associate – Gaithersburg, MD Retail Associate – Rockville, MD Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
DOLLAR TREE Operations Assistant Manager – Germantown, MD Operations Assistant Manager – Silver Spring, MD Operations Assistant Manager – Silver Spring, MD
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
*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 Scholarship Opportunities
Medical Exploring Program for high school seniors
Suburban Hospital is holding an online open house information session on its Medical Exploring Program on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6-7 pm. The eight-month program provides high school students interested in health and medicine the opportunity to learn about the field from physicians, surgeons, and other health care professionals and to determine if the health field is a good fit for them. Students (and their parents) are welcome to join the information session. Register here.
YWCA is offering a course under their Women Empowerment 360o Program
The course curriculum supports entrepreneurs throughout their journey from establishing a business plan to financing and scaling their business by connecting them with the people and programs to help them launch and grow their business.
Please click here to learn more about this course.
Montgomery County Public Libraries Offers Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs in September
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is offering free online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs throughout September. All workshops are free and offered virtually. An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation. Throughout September: Every Monday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Sessions: Monday, Sept. 20: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5513001 Monday, Sept. 27: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/5512995 Wednesday, Sept. 15: 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. How to Apply for Jobs with Montgomery County Government Tuesday/Thursday, Sept. 21 and 23: 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. LinkedIn Boot Camp (Part I / Part II) Wednesday, Sept. 22: 1 – 3 p.m. Job Search Strategies (in a Pandemic) Monday, Sept. 27: 1 – 3 p.m. How to Prepare for your Virtual Job Interview Please visit the website more information.
Home Depot Foundation Expands Trades Training Initiatives With Path to Pro Scholarship Program
The scholarship program will grant $250,000 in financial assistance to high school seniors and graduates entering or currently enrolled in building construction trade programs. There are three application deadlines — September 30 and December 31 — with winners notified approximately six weeks after each deadline.
Offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. ALISON Cybrary
Community Resources 
Free Citizenship preparation Classes – Registration starting on Sept. 8 Please click here for more information.
ROAD PROJECTS AND CLOSURES MCDOT Bridge Replacement Project Impacts Beach Drive in Kensington, between Kensington Parkway and Old Spring Road, will be closed from Aug. 30 through early June 2022 as the two-lane bridge carrying Beach Drive over Silver Creek will be replaced. Traffic will be detoured through MD 185 to MD 192 to Stoneybrook Drive and Beach Drive. Learn more here. Ramp Metering on I-270 Expected to Start Sept. 15, 2021 For more information and to view a map and ramp metering visualization video, click here.
County Partners with Nonprofit Groups to Provide Donation Options to Support Residents Displaced by Recent Flooding
The County continues to work with residents on recovery and housing needs. To support Interfaith Works in helping families affected by the flood (to provide monetary support or donate clothing and kitchenware), please visit their website for more information.
To donate larger furniture, visit A Wider Circle at 9159 Brookville Road in Silver Spring. Visit their website for more information.
County Executive, health officer support COVID-19 vaccine passports County Executive Elrich and county health officer Dr. Travis Gayles spoke in favor of requiring a COVID-19 vaccine passport that county residents could use at county restaurants and retail establishments. There are two mobile apps that several businesses in the state and Washington, DC, are using to verify people’s vaccination status or record test results: CLEAR and MyIR. Please click for More information.
Adoption fees reduced at county animal adoption center Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood is discounting adoption fees by 50% through September 19 as part of the ‘clear the shelters‘ campaign. The adoption fees are waived altogether for animals that have been in the shelter more than 30 days or are at least eight years old. See the animals currently available here. The center isn’t open for drop-ins. Instead, you first need to fill out an application to adopt, which can be completed online. Once the center OKs it, you’ll be able to make an appointment. See details at “How to Adopt.”
City of Rockville is offering a Virtual Senior Resource Fair with the Councilmember Sidney Katz. The Resource Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom. This on-line event provides an excellent opportunity to inform Seniors about the wealth of resources available to them. Please register (no cost) by clicking Senior Resource Fair Registration. The flyer below provides more information. Hope you can join us!
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.
Financial Assistance for Citizenship Application Fees Offered by CASA
Wellness Tips:
You can still make something beautiful and something powerful out of a really bad situation – Gabe Grunewald
County to Host Free Series of Online Mental Health and Community Wellness Conversations Beginning Wed., Dec. 16. Watch here.
Workforce Wellness Tips:
* Recognize the problem * Respect comfort, emphasize moderation * Eat Healthy * Be well informed * Invest in an ergonomic setup * Optimize work-life balance * Get better sleep
– Source: www.ej4.com/
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Community Resources and Job Opportunities (9/1/21)
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Since 2007 we have served the County’s most vulnerable citizens through our mission to: provide individualized employment and job skills counseling to ensure stable employment; identify and encourage participation in workplace skills and training programs; and enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment.
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CareerCatchers’ Events CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop 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. Some topics covered are Setting and Maintaining Boundaries, Dealing with Uncertainty During COVID-19, Culture Equals Culture, Self Advocacy, and more.
September 7: How to get things done when you don’t want to do anything Attended a recent Empowerment Workshop? We’d love your Feedback!
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, 26 clients who have attended our events found employment.
September 8: Professional Networking Attended a recent Job Club? We’d love your Feedback!
City of Gaithersburg: Vocational Training Scholarships Available Live in the City of Gaithersburg? Would you like to receive a scholarship to improve your workplace skills? The program runs through 12/31/2021. Please contact your career coach or email reply@careercatchers.org to get more information.
CareerCatchers Storytelling
Do you have a CareerCatchers’ story or experience you would like to share with us? All feedback is valuable to our work in serving the community and our clients. Storytelling sessions are conducted on Zoom (and recorded).
One client expressed her CareerCatchers’ story with “Faith without work is dead.” We celebrate every gratitude and success from clients and volunteers. Please contact NaharSX@careercatchers.org if you are interested in participating.
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.
The total value of jobs that CareerCatchers helped clients start is $3,500,000 on an annual basis. Updated as of September 1, 2021 Job Opportunities
BE CAREFUL: Scams? With the increased use of the internet for job applications, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. The result? Personal information stolen, money loss and more. Here’s a link that offers several articles on scams. 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.
Jobs in Montgomery County
Regional job fair in Silver Spring
The East County Regional Services and others are holding a regional job fair on Monday, September 13, at the East County Community Recreation Center, 3-7 pm. Federal, state, county and private sector employers will be on hand to talk with you and accept resumes. Registration is encouraged. The recreation center is located at 3310 Gateshead Manor Way in Silver Spring and is accessible by Ride On and Metro. There is free parking outside. For more information, call 240-777-8411. Also see the flyer.
Meals On Wheels of Central Maryland is hiring Director, Marketing and Events Budget and Payroll Manager Client Support Specialist (Arnold) Meal Delivery Driver (Howard County) Substitute Site Coordinator
To apply, please click here.
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