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MONTGOMERY COUNTY FREE COMPUTERS PROGRAM Over 6,000 computers left!
Montgomery County Government received a federal grant to provide 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. New appointments available now.
Please click here for FAQs,
Our CareerCatchers clients have expressed how grateful they are for the access to new Chromebooks, for themselves and their children. |
Intermediate Excel Class Are you looking to improve your Excel skills? Join our Intermediate Excel course. Class will be held via Zoom on: -
March 21st from 10:30AM – 11:30AM
- March 28th from 10:30AM – 11:30AM
- April 4th from 10:30AM – 11:30AM
- April 11th from 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Registration for the class is limited, and closes March 20th at 5:00PM. For more information on topics covered, click here. Register here. |
Brand Your Business Online Trying to grow your own business? Join us for a two-part workshop on promoting your business online!
Classes will be held via Zoom on: - March 22nd from 3:00PM – 4:30PM
- March 29th from 3:00PM – 4:30PM
Registration is limited. For more information, click here. |
For a preview of our upcoming class schedule in 2023, please see below: -
Google Suites for 4 weeks in April
- Introduction to Microsoft Word for 4 weeks in June
*Classes are free for CareerCatchers clients. Fees apply for non-clients. |
CareerCatchers’ Empowerment Hour
CareerCatchers holds an Empowerment Hour for our clients every Tuesday, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. Please register on Zoom to join if you are interested. March 21st: Leadership Styles!
Attended a recent Empowerment Hour? 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 to join if you are interested.
March 22nd: 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 $9 million in the last 12 months.
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Job Opportunities and Hiring Events
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In-Person Smokey Glen Farms Hiring Events Thursday, March 16th, 3:00PM – 4:30PM 16407 Riffle Ford RD, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Are you interested in working outside? Consider a position at Smokey Glen Farms. Hiring events for the upcoming season are being held now with multiple dates and times available. For more information, click here. |
In-Person Holy Cross Allied Health Hiring Event Friday, March 17th, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Holy Cross Hospital (Auditorium A&C), 1500 Forest Glen RD, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Are you interested in a job in healthcare? Attend this Holy Cross Health hiring event! For more information, click here. In-Person Holy Cross Nursing Hiring Event
Thursday, March 30th, 10:30AM – 3:30PM Holy Cross Germantown (Rooms 1101/1102), 19801 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876
Are you looking for a nursing position at Holy Cross? Attend this Holy Cross Health hiring event! For more information, click here. Holy Cross Health is hiring PRN Switchboard Operator – Silver Spring
Food Service Operations Rep – Silver Spring
Senior Cashier – Silver Spring Patient Registration Rep II – Germantown
Food Service Operations Rep – Germantown
For more job opportunities, click here. Contact your Career Coach if interested in applying. |
In-Person Maryland State Highway Administration Hiring Event Tuesday, March 21st, 9:00AM – 3:00PM 9300 Kenilworth AVE, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Are you interested in positions with the Maryland State Highway Administration? Attend this hiring event. For more information, click here.
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In-Person Women’s Employment and Apprenticeship Fair Friday, March 24th, 4:00PM – 7:00PM
East County Regional Service Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney RD, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Learn more about various jobs and apprenticeship opportunities! There will be various industries represented at the event. For more information, click here. Did you miss the most recent WorkSource Montgomery Job Fair? Here are some of the companies still hiring!
Goodwill Marriot Riderwood
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Updated Weekly Robert Half
A/V Specialist – Washington, DC
Administrative Assistant – Bethesda, MD
Customer Service Representative – Bethesda, MD
Data Entry Clerk – Bethesda, MD
Executive Assistant – Bethesda, MD
Front Desk Coordinator – WASHINGTON, DC
HR Assistant – Bethesda, MD
IT Network Administrator – Washington, DC
PC Technician – Washington DC, DC
Payroll Specialist – Rockville, MD
Project Assistant – Gaithersburg, MD
Senior Accountant – Bethesda, MD
Senior Network Engineer – Washington, DC
Systems Administrator – Washington, DC
Dollar Tree Stores
GREETER – WASHINGTON, DC
GREETER – WASHINGTON, DC
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – ROCKVILLE, MD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER – WASHINGTON, DC Ross
Retail Associate – Gaithersburg, MD
Retail Associate – Gaithersburg, MD
Retail Associate – Rockville, MD
Retail Associate – Rockville, MD
Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD
Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD
Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD
Retail Associate – Silver Spring, MD
Retail Associate – Washington, DC
Retail Associate – Washington, DC
Retail Associate – Washington, DC
Retail Associate – Washington, DC
Sr. Store Protection Specialist (Sr. SPS) – Washington, DC
Store Protection Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Gaithersburg, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Rockville, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Rockville, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Silver Spring, MD
Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC
Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC
Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC
Store Protection Specialist – Washington, DC
Darden Restaurants
Bartender – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Bartender – GERMANTOWN, MD
Bartender – NORTH BETHESDA, MD
Bartender – WASHINGTON, DC
Busser/Barback – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Cold Station Cook – WASHINGTON, DC
Dishwasher – GERMANTOWN, MD
Dishwasher – NORTH BETHESDA, MD
Dishwasher – WASHINGTON, DC
Dishwasher/Utility – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Food Runner – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Food Runner – WASHINGTON, DC
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
Prep Cook – NORTH BETHESDA, MD
Saute/Broiler Cook – WASHINGTON, DC Server – GAITHERSBURG, MD
Server – GERMANTOWN, MD
Server – NORTH BETHESDA, MD
Server – WASHINGTON, DC
Server Assistant – WASHINGTON, DC 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.
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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Virtual IT Help Desk Training Program Information Session
Wednesday, March 15th, 6:00PM – 7:00PM WorkSource Montgomery is partnering with the HOPE Project to host a virtual information session on available training opportunities in the Information Technology (IT) industry. For more information, click here. Free Accredited Skill Courses
Are you looking to gain new skills for your career path? Skill Up offers thousands of certificate courses ranging in topics from IT to business development. Click here to register today to start learning.
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Free Culinary Foundations Class
Are you looking for a job in food service? The STEP Program is offering free line cook classes and job placement support starting March 21st. For more information, click here. |
Free IT Training Available Are you looking to begin your career in IT? ASM has scholarships available to those looking to get started. For more information, click here. |
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.
Accepting applications through March 6th. Click here to apply. Visit https://www.phase-3.org/courses for more information.
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Free College Assistance
The purpose of EOC is to provide assistance to individuals that have a desire to enter or re-enter college or a vocational program. For more information, click here. 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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In-Person Professional Clothing Fair 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Friday, March 31st, 10:00AM – 1:00PM Would you like professional clothes for an upcoming interview? A Wider Circle is bringing high-quality professional
attire and accessories to your neighborhood. They have suits, dresses, and slacks in a variety of sizes!
Manna Foods and A Wider Circle are partnering again to host a professional clothing drive! Click here for more information. |
In-Person Gaithersburg Book Festival 506 Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Saturday, May 20th, 10:00AM – 6:00PM Save the date for the popular Gaithersburg Book Festival. For more information, click here. |
Free Meals and Nutrition Services for Seniors
Through Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Services, ACL’s Administration on Aging (AoA) provides grants to states to support nutrition services for adults age 60 and older nationwide. To find more information or your local nutrition site, click here. |
Assistance with Utilities for Low-Income Households
Programs are available year-round through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs to help with utility bills and prevent any loss of service. For assistance with energy, click here. For assistance with water, click here.
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Catholic Charities is Providing Free Tax Assistance
Catholic Charities is providing free, in-person tax services to households making under $60,000 a year. For more information, click here. 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. |
Free Tax Assistance for Low-Income Montgomery County Residents
VITA services and tax preparation appointments through Community Action Agency, DHHS are available via phone at 240-777-1123 or online.
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE AND SITE LOCATIONS: Mondays, 3PM – 8PM – IN-PERSON, Casey Community Center, 810 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Tuesdays, 1PM – 8PM – IN-PERSON, TESS Community Service Center, 8703 Flower Avenue, Silver Spring 20901 Wednesdays, 11AM – 8PM – IN-PERSON, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 320,Rockville, MD 20852
Thursdays, 11AM – 5PM – IN-PERSON WorkSource Montgomery, 11510 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 Fridays, 11AM – 5PM – VIRTUAL ONLY |
MCPL Presents: Federal Government’s Internship and Recent Graduates Programs Wednesday, March 15th, 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Would you like to learn more about applying for federal positions? Join this free webinar hosted by Montgomery County Public Library. Register here. Montgomery County Public Library Provides Free Events
MCPL provides a number of free training resources. Click here for a schedule of events. |
Direct Cash Assistance for Takoma Park Residents
The City of Takoma Park will use State and Local Recovery Funds (SLRF) received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to assist residents who were economically impacted by the pandemic through the distribution of grant funds in the form of Direct Cash Assistance. For more information or to apply, click here.
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Immigration 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. |
The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy) Program provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families in Maryland. If interested please contact your career coach. To apply, click here. |
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. |
MHP Housing Assistance
MHP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving more than 4,000 residents of Montgomery County and neighboring communities by providing more than 2,600 quality affordable homes. They are a nongovernmental entity. The organization is committed to housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. Since 1989, MHP’s mission has been to preserve and expand access to quality, affordable housing. To find out about openings for a property, find the property manager’s information here. |
Eviction or Utility Disconnection UMAN helps families and individuals who live in the areas of Gaithersburg (20877, 20878, 20879, 20882) Germantown (20874, 20876), and Derwood (20855) and are facing eviction or utility disconnection.
Click here for more information.
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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. Skillup
Click here to register for over 5000 FREE workplace, business, and IT courses. Explore Career Pathways in over 200 occupations. |
Separate and Divorce Classes Please join as local family law attorneys walk through the “ins” and “outs” of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection. Classes are the first Wednesday of every month. All classes are FREE and are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register here.
Montgomery County Abortion Care Providers
The following list of local providers is to help individuals find the appropriate services for reproductive health needs. This list is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement, nor is it all inclusive.
Planned Parenthood Gaithersburg Health Center Gaithersburg, MD
https://ppmetrodc.org (301) 208-1300
Potomac Family Planning Center Rockville, MD
http://potomacfamilyplanning.com (301) 251-9124 Silver Spring Family Planning Silver Spring, MD
http://silverspringwomenscare.com (240) 691-4390 Free Clinics Shady Grove Pregnancy Center – Gaithersburg, Maryland Centro Tepeyac – Free. Professional. Confidential.
Rockville Women’s Center
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The theft of checks from home mailboxes and US Postal Service blue mailboxes has spiked across the country, and the D.C. region has become a new hot spot. Criminals are stealing mail to obtain checks and personal identifying information to commit bank fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud and identity theft. Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection advises that the safest way to send checks is to physically bring them to the Post Office and mail them inside, or to pay bills online. If you have experienced mail theft, telephone or internet fraud, or other scams, please contact (240) 777-3636 or consumerprotection@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Need a Lawyer?
Get Legal Information offered by the Montgomery County Circuit Court here. |
Virtual Free Translation Rights Discussion Thursday, March 23rd, 9:00AM – 10:00AM
Join Maryland Latinos Unidos as they discuss multiple findings about the state of mental health in the community, but also the legal rights of immigrant families who require interpretation and translation services in order to receive appropriate care. To register, click here. |
The Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program Legal Clinic is based on a free walk-in/no appointment model. Clients request brief and limited guidance about a specific legal issue and attorneys provide information and basic legal advice without any expectation of long-term representation. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the in-person evening legal clinics continue to be postponed indefinitely. For further information on how to apply and eligibility for a FREE one-on-one telephone consultation please see this flyer.
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Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJ) information is available in English and Spanish. |
For Catholic Charities Legal Network services click here. |
The HIAS Asylee Outreach Project offers free help connecting Maryland asylees (and T visa holders) with the resettlement resources and benefits available to them in the state of Maryland.
Click here for more information. |
Food Resources
Montgomery County residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help via this link or call the Food Access Call Center at 311 and ask for the Food Access. No personal identifying information is needed to get help. Click here for more information.
Adventist Community Services Center of Greater Washington
501 Sligo Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-6556
Visit on Facebook
Services: Emergency Food, Clothing and Shelter; Education/Job Training; ESOL; GED Preparation
Catholic Charities Center
12247 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-1790
Services: Food Pantry, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Clothing/Shoes/Diapers, Parenting Education Classes and Support Groups, Financial Education Classes, ESOL, Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance, Computer Classes, Immigration Legal Services, Pregnancy Services
Catholic Charities SHARE Food Network
Ritchie Citizens Association
149 Ritchie Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Mt. Calvary Baptist
Manna Food Center
Manna Food Center Distribution Warehouse
9311 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Monday thru Friday 12 noon – 3 pm
Second Saturday of Every Month: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 12301 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tuesdays from 9 am-12 pm and 4 – 7 pm Thursdays from 9 am-12 pm Fridays from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 – 3 pm 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am – 12 pm
Montgomery College Mobile Market Dates and locations vary by campus, see link for more information. No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Montgomery County Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Mid-County DHHS Building
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Find additional social services available in the community.
So What Else! Warehouse Location: Lake Forest Mall, 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Entrance located by Ruby Tuesdays – Look for the GREEN door. Please click here for operation hours. |
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Learn more about Women’s History Month with events at the Montgomery County Public Libraries. On Monday, March 20th, 6:30PM – 7:30PM, join the free virtual event on “The Culinary History of Montgomery County Maryland” as speakers review how different generations of food reflected social changes for women. To register, click here.
The Words Beats and Life Festival will be hosting a number of free events from April 4th to 9th to celebrate the history of jazz and poetry! For more information, click here. |
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How Are You Feeling These Days?
No matter who you are, some days can be rough. You can’t always express how you feel or even know how you feel. For the days you need a little help, CDC’s How Right Now tool provides resources appropriate for that moment.
Answer a few questions, start the conversation within the tool, and get resources that can help today. |
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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
(240) 801-5811 |
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