Since 2007, we have served the County’s most vulnerable residents through our mission to provide individualized employment and job skills counseling to ensure stable employment, to identify and encourage participation in workplace skills and training programs, and to enhance self-esteem and foster empowerment. |
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY FREE COMPUTERS PROGRAM Over 20,000 computers left!
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. Residents 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.
Please click here to register. The window to make appointments opens on Sundays at 2 pm.
Please click here for FAQs,
CareerCatchers has helped several clients receive new laptops through this program and they loved them! |
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. November 1st, 2022: Setting and Maintaining Boundaries!
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.
November 2nd, 2022: How to Navigate Remote Work!
Attended a recent Job Club? We’d love your Feedback! |
Join us for our QuickBooks class!
Join our two-part virtual class, via Zoom, designed to provide a general overview of the QuickBooks accounting software. Every company uses QuickBooks in a different way, so we will concentrate on the basic and most useful features of the software to help you become a proficient QuickBooks user. Free to Career Catchers clients!
Requirements: Laptop, Chromebook, or desktop computer Deadline to register: Tuesday, November 1st at 5:00PM
Please register on Zoom to attend November 2nd & 3rd from 1:00PM to 2:30PM!
Class size limited to first 25 to register. Potential waitlist depending on demand. *For non-Career Catcher’s clients the fee is $50. |
CareerCatchers Individualized Tutoring and Assistance
Through our volunteer network, we offer personalized tutoring to CareerCatchers’ clients who want to take workforce development classes. Our career counselors can help identify classes and then work to find volunteers who can help you succeed. Please contact emma@careercatchers.org for more information.
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The total value of jobs that CareerCatchers helped clients start is $7.4 million on an annual basis for January to October 2022.
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Job Opportunities and Hiring Events
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CHI Inc In-Person Hiring Event Wednesday, October 26, 10AM to 2PM 10501 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland 20903
CHI has begun hosting weekly hiring events on Wednesdays from 10AM to 2PM! For more information click here. |
Maryland Department of Labor In-Person Recruitment Event
Friday, November 2, 10AM Columbia Workforce Center
7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, Maryland 21046
Are you looking for your next career? Want to learn more about these exciting companies? Click here for more more information and to register. |
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Employ Prince George’s In-Person Veteran’s Job Fair
Thursday, November 17, 10AM Prince George’s Community College – Charlene M. Dukes Student Center 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774
Calling all Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and Military Spouses! This event features companies hiring for a variety of roles across the government, IT, finance, defense, renewable energy and healthcare sectors. Your service is appreciated, and your skills are valuable. Let us help you take the next step in your career!
Click here for more information and to register. |
Delivery Service Driver
Many of our Delivery Service Partners offer great benefits – including healthcare, competitive pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following: - Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Competitive wage plus overtime
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Healthcare
- Holiday pay opportunities
- Maternity and Parental Leave
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Robert Half Administrative Assistant – Bethesda, MD
Administrative Assistant – Gaithersburg, MD
Customer Service Representative – Bethesda, MD
Customer Service Representative – Silver Spring, MD
Data Center Technician – Silver Spring, MD Data Entry Clerk – Bethesda, MD Executive Assistant – Bethesda, MD
Executive Assistant – Rockville, MD Front Desk Receptionist – Bethesda, MD Front Desk Receptionist – Rockville, MD
HR Assistant – Bethesda, MD HR Assistant – Bethesda, MD HR Assistant – Silver Spring, MD
Office Manager – Bethesda, MD Office Manager – Rockville, MD Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER – GAITHERSBURG, MD ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER – WASHINGTON, DC GREETER – WASHINGTON, DC
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – SILVER SPRING, MD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – WASHINGTON, DC
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – WASHINGTON, DC Ross Retail Associate – Gaithersburg, MD
Retail Associate – Rockville, MD Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD
Retail Associate – Washington, DC Retail Associate – Washington, DC Store Protection Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Rockville, MD Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC Darden Restaurant
Bartender – CHEVY CHASE, MD Bartender – GAITHERSBURG, MD Bartender – GERMANTOWN, MD
Bartender – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Bartender – WASHINGTON, DC Bartender – WASHINGTON, DC
Busser/Barback – GAITHERSBURG, MD Busser/Barback – WASHINGTON, DC Cold Station Cook – CHEVY CHASE, MD
Cold Station Cook – WASHINGTON, DC Dishwasher – CHEVY CHASE, MD Dishwasher – GERMANTOWN, MD
Dishwasher – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Dishwasher – WASHINGTON, DC Dishwasher/Utility – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Dishwasher/Utility – WASHINGTON, DC Food Runner – GAITHERSBURG, MD Food Runner – WASHINGTON, DC
Food Runner – WASHINGTON, DC Host – CHEVY CHASE, MD Host – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Host – GERMANTOWN, MD Host – WASHINGTON, DC Host – WASHINGTON, DC Host/Hostess – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Line Cook – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Line Cook – GERMANTOWN, MD Line Cook – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Line Cook – WASHINGTON, DC
Prep Cook – GAITHERSBURG, MD Prep Cook – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Prep Cook – WASHINGTON, DC
Restaurant Manager – GAITHERSBURG, MD Restaurant Manager – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Saute/Broiler Cook – CHEVY CHASE, MD
Saute/Broiler Cook – WASHINGTON, DC Server – CHEVY CHASE, MD Server – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Server – GERMANTOWN, MD Server – NORTH BETHESDA, MD Server – WASHINGTON, DC
Server – WASHINGTON, DC Server Assistant – CHEVY CHASE, MD Server Assistant – WASHINGTON, DC
Sous Chef – GAITHERSBURG, MD Sous Chef – WASHINGTON, DC To Go Specialist – GAITHERSBURG, MD
To Go Specialist – GERMANTOWN, MD To Go Specialist – WASHINGTON, DC |
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What Does the Student Debt Relief Plan Mean for You?
In August of 2022, the Department of Education (ED) announced changes to help student loan borrowers transition back to regular payments. Know what the student debt relief plan includes and how it will impact you. These temporary changes expire on October 31, 2022. For more information on eligibility and requirements, go to PSLF.gov.
Click here for details on Loan Relief
Additionally in August of 2022, the Department of Education announced federal loan forgiveness for borrowers who made under $125,000 in 2021. This forgiveness would entail $10,000 of forgiveness for borrowers only qualifying for Stafford loans, and up to $20,000 for previous Pell Grant recipients. For more information on eligibility, click here. The application is available here.
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BE CAREFUL: Scams? With the increased use of the internet for job applications and online training, scammers are reaching out and offering seemingly legitimate opportunities. Did you know scammers advertise jobs like employers to steal money and personal information? Would you know if a job posting was legitimate or a scam? Regardless of which side you’re on, check out examples of different job scams to help make you aware and familiar. You can also jot down these tips on avoiding job scams to help get you started: Do an online search and look up the name of the company or the person who’s hiring you. Talk to someone you trust, especially if you’re unsure if a posting is legitimate. When in doubt reach out to your CareerCatchers career coach and ask for help. DO NOT SEND personal information until you verify who you are sending it to. Don’t pay for the promise of a job.
Never give them your information until you check a few things: Do an online search to make sure the company is legitimate. Go to other websites to search for the company for reviews and other details. Never bank on a “cleared” check. Watch out for employers asking you to add money to an amount they send or cover the balance of a check they send. |
Cyber Security Tips How to protect your information online: Use a VPN, especially while connected to public WiFi Never share your passwords Don’t click on any suspicious looking links, especially if sent from someone you’re not familiar with Sign out of your accounts while not using them Change your passwords frequently Use two-factor authorization
Create long passwords with capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols |
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Training and Scholarship Opportunities |
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Elevator Repair Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Montgomery County Residents
Phase 3 Training Corporation provides occupational skills training for individuals interested in elevator repair. The program is designed to introduce students to concepts and best practice in the elevator repair industry and prepare graduates to enter a formal apprenticeship. $100 Weekly stipends are available for eligible students.
Click here to apply. Visit https://www.phase-3.org/courses for more information. |
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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. |
Need Money to Go Back to College? Here’s another financial aid option to help you achieve your higher education goals.
Don’t let money be the reason you miss out on a college degree! If you were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and had to drop out of college, it’s time to learn more about the Near Completer Grant! The Near Completer Grant provides financial assistance to Maryland residents who previously enrolled in a degree program, but did not complete it, and are now planning to re-enroll to earn their degree.
Finish what you started with financial assistance from the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
No High School Diploma? We can help! Click here for information on the GED and Prep Classes.
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Consultations Do you live in Maryland and have a case before the immigration court?
We offer free, confidential, and remote consultations to help you with your immigration case. Click here for more information and to register. |
Montgomery County Rental Programs
In 2015, HOC launched Housing Path, an online wait list portal for affordable rental housing programs. Housing Path allows people to apply online and manage or update their applications at anytime. The online application walks people through a simple step-by-step process and takes about 30 minutes to complete. HOC Housing Path is currently available in two languages: English and Spanish. HOC Housing Path matches applicants to affordable housing programs based on household size, income, age and other factors. To apply, go to www.HOCHousingPath.com.
Click here for information on more Montgomery County rental programs. |
Eviction or Utility Disconnection
UMAN helps families and individuals who live in the areas of Gaithersburg (20877, 20878, 20879, 20882) Germantown (20874, 20876), and Derwood (20855) and are facing eviction or utility disconnection. Click here for more information.
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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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Events Calendar
Click here for Worksource Montgomery’s Workshop and Hiring Event calendar. Asset Map WorkSource Montgomery launched a community asset map resource for MoCo residents, businesses and partners.
Click here for more information.
Update Your Skills
Click here to register for FREE access to workplace, business, and IT courses. Explore Career Pathways in over 200 occupations. |
Catholic Charities Financial Stability Network The Financial Stability Network provides pro bono (free) assistance in the following areas: Financial Mentoring, Financial Education, and Tax Return Preparation.
Click here for more information. |
Separate and Divorce Classes Please join as local family law attorneys walk through the “ins” and “outs” of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection. Classes are the first Wednesday of every month. All classes are FREE and are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register here.
Introductory Self-Defense Seminar Classes are $12 and from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 27th: Aspen Hill Library Tuesday, November 8th: Marilyn J. Praisner Library Tuesday, November 19th: Long Branch Library Thursday, December 15th: Aspen Hill Library Click here for the registration link and for more information.
Montgomery County Abortion Care Providers The following list of local providers is to help individuals find the appropriate services for reproductive health needs. This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement, nor is it all inclusive. Planned Parenthood Gaithersburg Health Center Gaithersburg, MD
https://ppmetrodc.org (301) 208-1300
Potomac Family Planning Center Rockville, MD
http://potomacfamilyplanning.com (301) 251-9124 Silver Spring Family Planning Silver Spring, MD
http://silverspringwomenscare.com (240) 691-4390 Free Clinics Shady Grove Pregnancy Center – Gaithersburg, Maryland Centro Tepeyac – Free. Professional. Confidential.
Rockville Women’s Center
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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. |
Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program FREE tax appointments for prior years (2018 – 2021), and amended returns *For Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $58,000 or less
Appointments Available: May 23 – October 31, 2022 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.
Click here for more information. |
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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Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Program
The City of Gaithersburg and the Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Coalition will be serving families referred by school and nonprofit counselors during the November and December Holidays. The program works in conjunction with the Montgomery County Holiday Giving Project, allowing us to make the best use of donated resources and avoid service duplication. For more information, click here.
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Need a Lawyer?
Get Legal Information offered by the Montgomery County Circuit Court here. |
The Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program Legal Clinic is based on a free walk-in/no appointment model. Clients request brief and limited guidance about a specific legal issue and attorneys provide information and basic legal advice without any expectation of long-term representation. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the in-person evening legal clinics continue to be postponed indefinitely. For further information on how to apply and eligibility for a FREE one-on-one telephone consultation please see this flyer.
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Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJ) information is available in English and Spanish. |
For Catholic Charities Legal Network services click here. |
The HIAS Asylee Outreach Project offers free help connecting Maryland asylees (and T visa holders) with the resettlement resources and benefits available to them in the state of Maryland. Click here for more information.
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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 Center
12247 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-1790
Services: Food Pantry, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Clothing/Shoes/Diapers, Parenting Education Classes and Support Groups, Financial Education Classes, ESOL, Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance, Computer Classes, Immigration Legal Services, Pregnancy Services
Catholic Charities SHARE Food Network
Ritchie Citizens Association
149 Ritchie Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Mt. Calvary Baptist
Manna Food Center
Manna Food Center Distribution Warehouse
9311 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Monday thru Friday 12 noon – 3 pm
Second Saturday of Every Month: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 12301 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tuesdays from 9 am-12 pm and 4 – 7 pm Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm Fridays from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 – 3 pm 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am – 12 pm
Montgomery College Food Pantry
Rockville Campus
Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center, SV316
Monday through Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
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
Find additional social services available in the community. |
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Join the people at The Lutheran Church of St Andrew, Silver Spring for their Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat on October 29 between 10am and 12pm. Enjoy free movies at the Benjamin Gaither Center! Thursday, October 27 at 1:00PM – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent |
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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Step 1. Create a Microsoft Rewards account (if you don’t already have one). Step 2. Select CareerCatchers as your cause.
Step 3. Search with Bing. Step 4. Earn Microsoft Rewards Points. Step 5. Automatically Donate Points Each Month. |
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CareerCatchers
8720 Georgia Ave, Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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