Workshops
A variety of workshops are held monthly in the center. Most are open to
all and others can be accessed by meeting certain eligibility requirements.
Early Intervention
This 2-day workshop covers the emotional side of unemployment and offers
tips to get your job search re-energized. Receive information on
creating effective resumes and cover letters and strategies for
networking and successful interviewing skills will also be outlined.
Referrals for local resume writing and interview skills
workshops are also available by calling (410) 819-4549.
Adult
Basic Education (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) course
information is also available by calling (410) 822-3030 ext. 320.
Wage and Hour Information
If you are an employee who believes your wages were unlawfully withheld,
please refer to the "Wage and Hour Remedies" Link.
Career and Workforce Information
Local and regional labor force, industry, occupation and wage statistics and data.
Apprenticeship and Training Information
Apprenticeship is a voluntary, industry-driven program that is sponsored
by employers, employer associations and jointly by management and labor.
An apprentice, as an employee, receives supervised, structured, on-the-job
training combined with related technical instruction in a specific
occupation. Apprenticeship is open to anyone age 16 or older, however, an
employer may set a higher entry age. Individuals must be age 18 to
apprentice in specified hazardous occupations.
Unemployment Insurance Information
Maryland Workforce Exchange
Maryland Workforce Exchange allows you to search for current openings in
your community. You can create multiple resumes to apply for posted jobs,
research in demand careers, and find occupational training that meets your
needs. The Maryland Workforce Exchange is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week from your home computer.
Disability Navigator
The Navigator enhances the capacity of One-Stop partners to assist job
seekers with disabilities to 'navigate' the various programs and systems,
and be a resource for the business community. Contact Jackie Gast for more information at 410-749-0144 or 443-783-5787.
Work Permits
Maryland Sail
SAIL helps you apply, renew, or learn about various social services offered by the State of Maryland.
Local Job Links
The Kent County Career Center provides you with many options to help you
find a better job or career. Access to local employers and their openings
are one of the many services we can provide or you can connect with other
services available. Your Maryland One-Stop Career Center staff can refer
you as suitable job openings occur. However, decisions regarding hiring rest with the employer.
Other Internet Job Search Resources
Job Tips & Other Job Search Resources
Career Resource Center
The Kent County Career Center is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Thursday the office is open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
If you are working and cannot access our services during these hours, please visit the
Maryland Workforce Exchange to access job listings and to post your resume/job skills online.
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