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MONTGOMERY COUNTY FREE COMPUTERS PROGRAM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2022
Montgomery County Government received a federal grant to provide 40,000 computers for any county resident (including non-U.S. citizens) age 7 and older who does not have access to a computer. They will be distributed at several county libraries. A resident must have a library card to make an appointment at a library and must show photo ID at pick-up. If parents want a computer for themselves and also for their children, each parent and each child must have a separate appointment and photo ID. Please click here to register. Beginning July 3, 2022, the window to make appointments opens on Sundays at 2 pm. Please click here for FAQs,
CareerCatchers is happy to share that several clients have received new laptops through this program and they loved them! |
CareerCatchers Virtual “Intermediate Level Microsoft Excel” Training Classes If you have attended our Basic Excel class, this next Intermediate-level Excel class is for you.
Join us for a three-week class that will be held via zoom. Some topics that will be covered are: calculations, charts (pie charts and bar charts), and pivot tables. Facilitated by Meg Ogle. Attendees must have a PC or a Chromebook with Microsoft office, if not a free version will be provided before the first day of class. Dates: Week 1 – August 16, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Week 2 – August 23rd, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Week 3 – August 30th, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Space is limited.
Click here to register. The last day to register August 15 at 5 PM. |
CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Workshop
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Workshop for our clients every Tuesday, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested.
August 9, 2022:Guest Speaker Emily Shetty!
Attended a recent Empowerment Workshop? We’d love your Feedback! |
CareerCatchers’ Weekly Job Club
Join our Virtual Job Club, for our clients every Wednesday, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Please register on Zoom. August 10, 2022: Career Exploration!
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 $5.1 million on an annual basis for January to July 2022.
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Job Opportunities and Hiring Events
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Our mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood through multi-cultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs.
For further information click here |
Please click here to visit Indeed website to know about upcoming job fairs (Virtual/In-Person) in specific areas! |
High Gate is hiring
Room Attendant
Please click here for information on multiple job openings. Please reach out to your career coach to discuss the hiring process. |
Blue Ridge Group is hiring
Restaurant Operations
Please click here for information on multiple job openings. Please reach out to your career coach to discuss the hiring process. |
Starbucks is hiring Please click here for information on multiple job openings and search by location. Please reach out to your career coach to discuss the hiring process. |
Summers Farm is hiring We are hiring for our 2022 sunflower and fall festivals! Must be 15 or over! We are looking for motivated, energetic, and friendly applicants! Our farm is fun and you will have the opportunity to interact with a lot of people.
We are open for the 2022 Sunflower Festival on August 27 & 28th & Sept 3, 4, 5, 10, & 11th. We are open for the 2022 Fall Festival daily 9/17 – 10/31. Farmhand hours are generally only Friday nights, Saturdays (days & nights) and Sundays with some weekday hours available. You can also apply on our website at summersfarm.com
Benefits:
-Discounts on food items, gifts and merchandise -Complimentary Season Passes |
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Robert Half
Accounting Clerk – Washington, DC
Bookkeeper – Bethesda, MD
Bookkeeper – Gaithersburg, MD
Bookkeeper – Rockville, MD
Bookkeeper – Silver Spring, MD Bookkeeper – Washington, DC
General Office Clerk – Alexandria, VA
Ross Retail Associate – Alexandria, VA Retail Associate – Gaithersburg, MD
Retail Associate – Greenbelt, MD
Retail Associate – Hyattsville, MD
Retail Associate – Rockville, MD
Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD
Retail Associate – Washington, DC
Store Protection Specialist – Alexandria, VA
Store Protection Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Greenbelt, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Rockville, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER – WASHINGTON, DC MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER – WASHINGTON, DC GREETER – WASHINGTON, DC OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – ROCKVILLE, MD MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT MANAGER – SILVER SPRING, MD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Darden Restaurant Bartender – CHEVY CHASE, MD
Bartender – GAITHERSBURG, MD Bartender – GERMANTOWN, MD
Bartender – NORTH BETHESDA, MD
Bartender – WASHINGTON, DC
Busser/Barback – GAITHERSBURG, MD Cold Station Cook – CHEVY CHASE, MD Dishwasher – CHEVY CHASE, MD Dishwasher – GERMANTOWN, MD Dishwasher/Utility – GAITHERSBURG, MD Executive Chef – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Food Runner – CHEVY CHASE, MD
Food Runner – GAITHERSBURG, MD Host – CHEVY CHASE, MD
Host – GAITHERSBURG, MD Host – GERMANTOWN, MD
Host – WASHINGTON, DC Host/Hostess – NORTH BETHESDA, MD
Line Cook – GAITHERSBURG, MD Line Cook – GERMANTOWN, MD
Line Cook – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Prep Cook – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Restaurant Manager – CHEVY CHASE, MD Server – CHEVY CHASE, MD
Server – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Sous Chef – CHEVY CHASE, MD
Sous Chef – GAITHERSBURG, MD To Go Specialist – GAITHERSBURG, MD
To Go Specialist – GERMANTOWN, MD |
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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.
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Working from Home Job Scams Are on the Rise!
Are the Jobs You’re Applying for Scams? With working from home being so common these days, scammers have tried to find yet another way to scheme. Job scammers have been reaching out pretending to be different companies offering at-home employment. Keep in mind, they’re after your personal information and money. 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. Learn about at-home job scams and how to report them.
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Training and Scholarship Opportunities |
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The 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Consulting Company Thursday, July 28th at 2pm Mandy Pearce is offering a free live webinar on “The 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Consulting Company”. If you are considering starting a biz, want to take one from part time to full time, or want to grow your current company, join me! Learn More Here |
Technology Training (Basic Level): Want to learn how to get connected with friends and family through Technology? Join the classes conducted by CCACC (Chinese Culture and Community Services Center) are held at the center, every Wednesday from July 13 to August 31, 9:30 am 11 am. To register online click here, by email:senior.planet@ccacc-dc.org or call 301-620-1517.
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In-Person Computer Lectures. No Registration Required. Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., 2nd Floor, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 All Things Zoom: August 3, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Job Searching in the Digital Age: August 10, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Money Matters: August 24, 2022, 11: 00 am – 12:00 pm
Click here for more information. |
If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please complete the corresponding scholarship application form. Click here for the financial eligibility guidelines.
Community Engagement: Available to students interested in pursuing Workforce Development and Continuing Education classes and in need of financial aid. Click here for the application form.
Health Sciences: Available to students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. This application applies only to Workforce Development and Continuing Education classes (This scholarship covers noncredit courses). Click here for the application and more information.
Transitional Living for for women with children who have been homeless or in transitional housing: Please apply if you are eligible and interested in completing a college degree, getting a certificate, or taking classes that lead to jobs! Click here for the application form and more information.
English for the American Workplace Fall 2022 The English for the American Work place class will prepare you to be successful in vocational,
MI-BEST certificate classes, improve your English and basic skills, make connections to professionals, learn computer skills and skills that will help you to be successful in the American Workplace. Click here for more information. ESOL Careers in Education Fall 2022
The ESOL for Careers in Education class will help you learn the English and basic skills you need in the education field, and connect you to certificate programs in childcare. Students must be 18 years or older, and should have a high school diploma and an interest in working in the field of education.
Click here for more information. ESOL for Healthcare Jobs Fall 2022 Do you want to learn more about jobs and careers in healthcare? Do you want to learn more English to take
classes and get a job in the healthcare field?
Click here for more information. GED Orientation & Testing Sessions for Online & In-Person Classes Fall 2022: Click here for more information.
Free Official GED® Practice Test 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. Montgomery College @ the Library! Before you head back to school or college, catch one (or all) of the sessions in our MC @ the Library series. Registration is strongly encouraged. Space is limited.
July 28: Career Exploration, Gaithersburg Library, 6–7 pm
August 4: Support for Success, Wheaton Library, 6–7 pm
The Montgomery College Career Path Scholarship
EOC can assist those interested in applying with application process. The deadline is August 10. Click here for the scholarship information including the application.
Please have those interested in getting assistance with the application process complete the EOC intake form. Once the form is completed, they will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
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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. |
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Find a Meal Service Site in Your Community
Many children rely on the healthy meals they receive at school. But what happens when school lets out for summer?
The USDA’s Summer Meals Program provides free meals and snacks to kids 18 and younger from families with low incomes, and some students with disabilities. Summer meal sites provide a safe environment for kids. Sites include schools, parks, churches, community centers, camps, and libraries.
Find a summer meal service site near you: Get Your Child Access to Nutritional Foods With P-EBT With the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), your kids can get free or reduced-price meals using funds on an EBT card. While P-EBT is a federal program, eligibility and distribution of benefits are different in each state.
Your child may qualify if: - Their child care center is closed or open with reduced hours due to the pandemic, and your household receives SNAP benefits.
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They would have received free or low-price meals under the National School Lunch Act.
Connect with your state’s P-EBT program to learn if your child is eligible during summer 2022. |
Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center Now Open
The Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) offers no-cost professional, one-on-one financial
counseling to help Gaithersburg residents address their financial challenges and plan for their future. It
is a free public service for residents living in zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879.
Financial issues can be complicated, and sometimes people need to sit down one-on-one with a
professional to get help. FEC Counselors work with clients to assess their finances and create a
customized plan to work on issues such as improving credit scores, paying down debt, creating a savings
plan, and finding safe and affordable banking products. Counselors work with residents over time to
achieve financial goals and build a stronger future.
Appointments are available virtually and in person, and are available in multiple languages. Call 240-
454-5199 or go to FEC Appointment Request (force.com) to schedule a consultation.
The Financial Empowerment Center is a partnership between the City of Gaithersburg, Housing Initiative
Partnership and Cities for Financial Empowerment.
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The Senior Advisory Committee is charged with advising the Mayor and City Council about the needs of senior citizens in Gaithersburg. We are requesting your help in determining the needs of our senior community.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHPXY6C The survey will take about 3 minutes. |
East County is hosting a virtual Entrepreneur Workshop for Montgomery County residents. This workshop will educate clients on owning buisness along with moving forward in their career. For more information click here |
Check Your Vehicle for Safety Recalls! Find out if your car is one of the millions on the road unrepaired. Then, make an appointment at your local dealership to get your recalled vehicle fixed for free. Take action in these ways:
✅ Search your 17-character VIN with NHTSA’s VIN Look-Up Tool to see all open recalls on your vehicle.
✅ Follow @NHTSArecalls on Twitter for daily updates about recent recalls and ratings.
✅ Download the free SaferCar app. When SaferCar discovers a safety recall for the vehicle or equipment you entered, it will send you an alert on your mobile phone. |
Want to Save Gas Money and Reduce the Cost of Your Commute?
MCDOT’s FareShare program encourages the use of transit and vanpooling by employees working in Montgomery County by offering a transit subsidy through employers. Using FareShare, MCDOT will reimburse the cost of the employee’s transit subsidy so employers can help pay for their employees’ transit and vanpool commuting, lower their taxes and get a tax credit for their business. Employees receive enhanced benefits at a lower cost, and they save money on their commute. Together, both employers and employees help reduce pollution and congestion.
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Free Fare on all Ride On Buses Through July Fares remain free at least through the month of July. The reduced $1 fare will restart in August. Riders can use their SmarTrips cards or pay with cash at the ticket vending machines before boarding.
Seniors, people with disabilities and youth under 18 (older if still in high school) can ride free on Ride On and select Metro buses in Montgomery County at all times. Seniors must be 65 years or older and have a valid Metro Senior ID Card (Senior SmarTrip Card) or Medicare Card with a photo ID.
Students can get the Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Card at any MCPS middle or high school location, libraries and MCDOT’s TRiPS Commuter Stores. Learn more here.
Click here for Ride On Buses latest updates. |
Biden administration expands the Affordable Connectivity Program with free high-speed internet access to 40% of American families. Please click here for more information. You can go to getinternet.gov to see if you qualify.
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Metro Offers After-Hours Commuter Service Program: This program is an easy and convenient way to get a ride to and from work between the hours of 12 a.m. (midnight) and 4 a.m. The Program is tailored for late-night workers such as those in hospitality and healthcare. Once enrolled, Metro covers the first $6 of your ride with Lyft when you commute to or from work within Metro’s compact service area. You are allowed up to 40 trips per month. Learn more here.
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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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Rita Rosenkrantz Family Law Training Program provides FREE LEGAL TRAINING to attorneys who agree to take a pro bono case. To learn more about the basics of family law training and how to access the webinar, please visit the Bar Foundation CLE page of the BAMC website at www.barmont.org. For additional information, please contact Yesenia at 301.340.2534 or Yesenia@BarFoundationMC.org.
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Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJ) information is available in English and Spanish. |
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.
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County Establishes Procedure for the Public to Report Complaints to New Police Accountability Board
A new portal for filing complaints against County or municipal police officers in Montgomery County is now available through the County government website.
Click here for more information. |
County Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Children 6 Months to 5 Years
Montgomery County continues to vaccinate children ages 6 months to 5 years old. To date, nearly 5,000 children in this age group have been vaccinated. Learn about upcoming clinics and make an appointment at www.GoVaxMoCo.com.
Click here for more information. |
Free At-home COVID-19 PCR Test Kits Available at Multiple Locations, But Which COVID-19 Test is Right for You?
Montgomery County residents have several ways to get tested for COVID-19. Click here for more information. |
English Conversation Classes Online English conversation classes take place weekly, and require no registration. Students will practice English, learn new vocabulary, and have fun! To join a class, see the brochure. |
Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
FREE tax appointments for current year (2021), prior years (2018 – 2020), and amended returns *For Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $58,000 or less
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: In-person appointments available 11 am – 5 pm in Rockville Mondays and Fridays: Virtual appointments available 11 am – 5 pm
For information or to schedule an appointment, please call 240-777-1123. You can also self-schedule at montgomerycountymd.gov/CASHBACK |
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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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.
So What Else!
New Food Pantry and 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.
Adventist Community Services Center of Greater Washington
501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-6556
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Services: Emergency Food, Clothing and Shelter; Education/Job Training; ESOL; GED Preparation
Catholic Charities SHARE Food Network
Ritchie Citizens Association
149 Ritchie Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Mt. Calvary Baptist
608 North Horners Lane
Rockville, MD 20850
Services: Affordable groceries in monthly value packages beginning at $21 that include $40-50 of healthy groceries
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
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
Montgomery College Food Pantry
Rockville Campus
Macklin Tower outside Room 212
Services: Food and some personal items available
Donations needed
Montgomery County Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Mid-County DHHS Building
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
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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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| ‘Silver Spring Thursday Night Concerts on Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Continue with ‘Route 66’ on July 28
Please click here for more information!
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. |
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8720 Georgia Ave, Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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