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Resource Library

This resource library is designed to assist customers with specific areas that can directly meet their career-oriented goals. As a Workforce and Community Development Team, we recognize the importance of customers having guidance and valuable career-related resources. We want to help those entering the workforce for the first time or reentering, changing careers, starting a business, brushing up on existing skills, or seeking new ones, reach their full potential.

Career sustainability is essential yet often challenging. This categorized list of resources will also help job-seekers address needs and barriers to employment to improve their overall well-being. We aim to help our Prince George’s County residents thrive in their career and entrepreneurial goal.

  • (CAPE-Youth) The Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth The Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, The Council of State Governments, the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University, the Interwork Institute at San Diego State University and the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals. The Center was created in 2019 by the Department of Labor. It seeks to improve employment outcomes for youth and young adults with disabilities by helping states build capacity in their youth service delivery and workforce systems. New materials and resources will be added to the site in the upcoming months.
  • Disability Employment Initiative Fact Sheet - The information on these pages is provided to ensure that businesses and job seekers with disabilities are aware of the services available through American Job Centers and other local and national employment resources. The links are not intended to be inclusive.
  • Disability Rights Maryland - Disability Rights Maryland (DRM), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is Maryland’s designated Protection & Advocacy agency (formerly known as “Maryland Disability Law Center”). DRM is federally mandated to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities. We provide free legal services to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, psychiatric, physical, sensory, learning, traumatic brain injury), who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless.
  • Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) - EARN helps employers, human resources professionals, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) staff find the resources they need to recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities. EARN's website, AskEARN.org, offers a variety of resources to assist employers, including state and federal government agencies, in making their workforces more inclusive and reflective of the citizens they serve and meeting their DEIA goals.
  • The LEAD Center The National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD) is a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) policy development center. The LEAD Center delivers policy research and recommendations, technical assistance, and demonstration projects to promote inclusion and equity, and facilitate the adoption and integration of inclusive WIOA programs, policies, and practices.
  • Job Action Network (JAN) - JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for 40 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.
  • Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) - The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers programs and services that help people with disabilities go to work. It is composed of the public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program and the Disability Determination Services (DDS). It also provides services to Maryland businesses. DORS helps Maryland businesses recruit and retain qualified employees with disabilities. DORS matches qualified applicants with job openings and is a resource for disability and employment topics.
  • Maryland Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources - The Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a policy coordination office of the Governor that is focused on advocating and coordinating the adoption of public policies, regulations, and programs.
  • Maryland State Library For The Blind and Print Disabled - This library provides comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and print disabled residents of the State of Maryland. Their vision is to provide innovative and quality services to meet the needs and expectations of their patrons.
  • Maryland Transitions - Resources, information, and tools to help teens, families, schools, and communities to prepare teens with disabilities for future possibilities. Please review the Maryland Promise Transitions Resource Guide.
  • National Employment Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Welcome to the NAD Employment Resource Center (NERC), dedicated to promoting improved employment of deaf and hard of hearing people. The purpose of the NERC is to provide employees and employers a single location with employment-related information, statistics and publications.
  • National Organization on Disability (NOD) - NOD increases employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities. Our programs and services enable companies to realize the competitive advantages of hiring people with disabilities.When the National Organization on Disability was founded in 1982, it was the first organization in the United States to represent every person with a disability, regardless of particular needs or circumstances. To have a disability is to belong to a large extended community — one out of every four Americans fits the description — that includes immense diversity, but also common threads of shared experience. Our mission has always been to break down the barriers that fence people off from the wider community.
  • Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, Civil Rights Center (CRC) - CRC enforces several federal disability nondiscrimination laws, including Title II of the ADA as it applies to the workforce and labor-related practices of state and local governments and other public entities. In addition, the CRC enforces Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and laws that apply to recipients of financial assistance under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
  • Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) - ODEP promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
  • Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) - OFCCP shares enforcement authority for Title I of the ADA with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). OFCCP also enforces Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), which prohibits employment discrimination against certain categories of veterans by federal contractors.
  • PEAT The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) Our mission is to foster collaborations in the technology space that build inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities. Our vision is a future where new and emerging technologies are accessible to the workforce by design.
  • RespectAbility.org - RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, and that advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have a better future. Our mission is to fight stigmas and advance opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community. Fighting Stigmas. Advancing Opportunities.
  • Cavanizer - Brainstorm better concepts. Together with your team. Post your ideas on a business model canvas or a customer service journey canvas. This business tool  is available to help you visualize and structure all the building blocks to start a business, including customers, route to market, value proposition and finance in a one page layout overview.
  • EARN Maryland - EARN Maryland is a new state-funded, competitive workforce development grant program that is industry-led, regional in focus, and a proven strategy for helping businesses cultivate the skilled workforce they need to compete. 
  • Financial Empowerment Center at PGCC - A strong local economy and financially stable households benefit the entire community. Take advantage of our services, attend an event, or join us as a volunteer.
  • FinViz - Stock screener for investors and traders, financial visualizations.
  • FSC First - FSC First was founded in 1978 in Prince George’s County to serve small businesses through the implementation of a specialized financial program. Today, we offer more than 12 unique programs to an array of businesses, industries and professions seeking to develop within the county and locations within Maryland. FSC Programs: FSC First provides small and minority businesses access to financing through 12 distinct loan products. The loans are a product of public-private partnerships between a consortium of participating banks, Prince George’s County, the State of Maryland and FSC First. View Business Loans products here. 
  • Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce  - The CEW conducts research in three core areas with the goal of better aligning education and training with workforce and labor market demand: jobs, skills, and people.
  • How to Start an LLC in Maryland - Learn to open your own LLC in Maryland, step by step, with a detailed view including forms, timelines, and costs.
  • Investopedia - Our mission is to simplify complex financial information and decisions for our readers, giving them the confidence to manage every aspect of their financial life. Some are learning about money and investing for the first time, while others are experienced investors, business owners, professionals, financial advisors, and executives looking to improve their knowledge and skills. No matter who they are, we are here to help.
  • Maryland Business Express - Your one stop shop for business in Maryland.
  • Maryland Business: Rebooted - Maryland Business: Rebooted series offers local residents and business owners a free educational program taught by University of Maryland faculty experts. Free webinars will inform you about the latest business trends and strategies, as well as sharpen key business skills.
  • Maryland is Open for Business - This is the state's business information portal.
  • National Council of Nonprofits: Loans Available for Non-Profits - The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act CARES Act (Pub. L. 116-136) defined a number of programs that charitable nonprofits will be eligible to apply for. The chart that follows provides information on those loan options, eligibility criteria, terms, and application information. This chart is neither financial nor legal advice for any specific organization. It is an analysis of the new law before any rules or regulations.
  • Prince George’s County Brief Economic Facts - Demographics, economic, employment and housing data.
  • Prince George’s County Business Highway  - The Business Highway allows vendors to register and complete certification requirements to procure opportunities with Prince George’s County government. The information you provide will be used by County agencies to identify potential sources for various commodities and services acquisitions. This information will also be made available to contractors and others seeking potential sources for subcontracting opportunities.
  • Prince George’s County Green Book  - The Green Book is a pathway expanding small business and disadvantaged business development in Prince George's County. This guide connects local, small, and diverse suppliers with every opportunity to do business with Prince George’s County government.
  • Reference Solutions - Detailed information on more than 44 million businesses and 271 million consumers; records are continuously updated.
  • Resources for Business Growth - The Maryland Department of Labor offers resources in general business assistance, tax information, solicitations, and workforce development.
  • Brainfuse JobNow - Complete a career assessment, search for jobs, create a resume and get expert feedback, and receive interview tips and live coaching on JobNow.
  • CareerOnestop - The United States Department of Labor sponsors this website that tracks wage and salary information by occupation, location, and highest paying jobs.
  • Career Toolbelt - Looking for a new job? Interested in a career change? Let Career Tool Belt help. Get step by step advice and tips for every phase of your career.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - Find educational requirements, earnings, working conditions, and hiring outlook for a full range of job types.
  • O*Net Online - O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
  • PGCC Workforce Development & Continuing Education - At Prince George's Community College, the following programs are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification that is required for employment in an occupation.
  • Skillup Prince George's County - SkillUp Prince George's County is designed to help Prince George's County build a workforce ecosystem that supports positive economic development. Job seekers can explore career pathways, view local job postings, register for free online learning, and receive workforce services. Employers can search for qualified candidates, post jobs, and receive in-depth consulting to address hiring and training needs.
  • Workforce Atlas - Workforce Atlas is a free online career pathways platform that assesses your literacy, numeracy, workplace skills, and interests. Once you complete the assessments you will be directed to recommended occupations, online resources, and local providers that can help you achieve your professional, academic, and personal goals. (From https://www.proliteracy.org/ )
  • 211 Maryland - The 2-1-1 database has information on nearly 5,000 agencies and programs across the state. Every hour of every day, people need essential human services. They are looking for help finding affordable housing, food, employment training, and utility payment assistance, services for their children or aging parents, and many other issues. Call by dialing 2-1-1 on your phone or explore the website and database.
  • BIPOC Mental Health Outreach Toolkit (English) - The BIPOC Mental Health Month campaign and toolkit were designed to provide culturally responsive mental health information to highlight three core pillars of culture, community, and connection and how integral they are to BIPOC communities. The toolkit includes factsheets, worksheets, shareable images, and more that can aid community discussion and guide individuals to helpful resources. Please visit the website for Mental Health America located here.
  • Buy Prince George's - Buy Prince George’s is a movement started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic supporting our residents by keeping them home, and supporting our businesses by connecting them with County residents shopping for goods and services and wanting to support the local economy.
  • Consumer Complaints - Follow the instructions on the appropriate form to file a consumer complaint with the Maryland Department of Labor.
  • Consumer Resources - Financial Regulation - The Maryland Department of Labor offers information on banking basics, budgeting, homeowner resources, identity protection, and consumer credit and debt.
  • Employ Prince George's - Employ Prince George's is an industry-leading workforce development service provider, administering over 14 workforce development programs supported by more than 20 funding sources. Employ Prince George's serves as the link between jobseekers looking to begin or change careers, and businesses looking for skilled workers to maintain competitiveness in a changing labor market.
  • Heart to Hand - Heart to Hand is a 501 (c) (3), community-based public health organization located in Largo, Maryland. We provide support services to those living with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. Heart to Hand is the leading provider of free services to those living with sexually transmitted infections.
  • Innovation Gateway: Black Founders - A collection of resources available for supporting Black founders, as well as information and content for anyone interested in learning about and understanding systemic racism. This page also consists of upcoming #UMDSolidarity events hosted by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and campus partners, as well as dozens of tangible actions that can be taken to enact lasting change.
  • Know Your Rights! - Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
  • Prince George’s Volunteer Center - Learn about local volunteering opportunities. 
  • Proliteracy - ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the nation, believes that a safer, stronger, and more sustainable society starts with an educated adult population. ProLiteracy removes the hurdles that stand in the way of their goals. Struggle with basic reading, writing and math skills?
  • Sober (AA Meetings in Maryland) - Sober is a resource to help Marylanders who are experiencing addiction and seeking assistance with obtaining or maintaining their sobriety locate AA meetings.
  • U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services - USCIS is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.
  • Voter Registration - Follow the instructions from The Maryland State Board of Elections to register to vote, request a mail-in ballot, and or update your voter registration information.
  • The Arc Prince George's County - The Arc Prince George’s County partners with leading businesses in the Washington DC Metropolitan to employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide the education, training and skills necessary to help the people we support obtain and maintain successful employment.
  • An Employment Benefits Guide for the Worker in Transition - This guide briefly discusses and provides an extensive network of service providers who help dislocated workers with job search assistance, continuing healthcare benefits coverage, and employment services.
  • Employ Prince George’s Workforce Wire Podcast - Employ Prince George’s Workforce Wire Podcast serves as a platform to create an open dialogue between job seekers and businesses. Join Walter L. Simmons, Executive Director of Prince George’s County Workforce Development Board, President, and CEO of Employ Prince George’s Inc., as he interviews leaders in both private and public sector workforce development, education, economic, and business development on key workforce issues that matter to you.
  • Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - ETA provides grants and other services that offer job search assistance, provide supportive employment services and job training and connect employers with skilled workers.
  • Information for Unemployment Insurance Application (Claimants) - The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own and meet the program’s eligibility requirements. 
  • Maryland State Online Employment Center - Visit our Maryland State Online Employment Center and review job announcements currently open. Make sure you meet the necessary minimum qualifications prior to applying as different positions require different levels of education and experience. To quickly find the job openings in which you are most interested, narrow your search by using the filter options: Keyword, Location, Department, Recruitment Type, College degree requirement, and/or Job Category.
  • Melwood - We provide employment, job training, life skill improvement, supportive and recreational services to more than 2,000 people with disabilities each year. We operate 37 federal contracts, delivering high-quality total facility management, custodial, ground-keeping, and recycling services at 43 sites in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
  • Unemployment Insurance in Maryland - A Guide to Reemployment - This guide provides important information about the unemployment insurance (UI) program in Maryland. The UI program provides temporary income to individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own, who are able and available to work, and who are actively seeking work. To learn more about the UI program, please read the contents within.

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  • Ayuda en español - The Office of Adult Education and Reading Services provides resources to support adult instructional services and General Educational Development essays for individuals over 16 years of age who are not enrolled in school. The programs are offered in all Maryland jurisdictions and offer English classes for students and adults who are interested in improving basic skills in reading, writing, and math, or who want to obtain a high school diploma through the GED exams or the National External Diploma Program (NEDP for its centuries in English). Those who complete both the GED and NEDP programs earn the Maryland High School Diploma.
  • CASA (Central American Solidarity Association of Maryland) - We are a group of passionate, community-conscious people working to organize, advocate for, and expand opportunities for Latino and immigrant people in the state of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. We do this by providing employment placement; workforce development and training; health education; citizenship and legal services; and financial, language, and literacy training to Latino and immigrant communities throughout the state.
  • The Back to School Toolkit 2023 (Spanish) - The Back to School campaign and resources were developed to help increase understanding of how online activity affects the mental health of children and teens. The factsheets, shareable images, and other materials in the toolkit can be used to help manage the challenges of virtual spaces and empower youth to make informed decisions for their mental health and well-being.
  • BIPOC Mental Health Outreach Toolkit (Spanish) - The BIPOC Mental Health Month campaign and toolkit were designed to provide culturally responsive mental health information to highlight three core pillars of culture, community, and connection and how integral they are to BIPOC communities. The toolkit includes factsheets, worksheets, shareable images, and more that can aid community discussion and guide individuals to helpful resources. Please visit the website for Mental Health America located here.
  • Migration Policy Institute (MPI) - The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute seeks to improve immigration and integration policies through authoritative research and analysis, opportunities for learning and dialogue, and the development of new ideas to address complex policy questions. MPI maintains a special commitment to work on immigration and integration policies in North America and Europe, where its two offices are located, but it also remains active around the world, and takes a global and comparative approach to migration issues when possible. The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) recently published an issue brief, entitled "Leveraging Data to Ensure Equitable and Effective Adult Skills Programming for Immigrants," which presents a profile of immigrant and U.S.-born adults, based on analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. It looks at characteristics such as age, parental status, race and ethnicity, educational attainment, English proficiency, and employment and income. The analysis identifies disparities between immigrant and U.S.-born adults in income, levels of formal education, and employment type. It also discusses the implications of key data trends for adult skills programs. Click here to access this resource.
  • GCF Aprende Libre - Thorough tutorials in Spanish on beginning and intermediate tech topics, including how to use devices like iPads and Androids.
  • Hispanic Heritage Foundation - The Hispanic Heritage Foundation identifies, inspires, prepares, and connects Latino Leaders in the community, classroom, and workforce.
  • iHispano - The leading career & recruiting site agency for Hispanic and bilingual professionals and job seekers.
  • Immigrant Proud (PGCMLS) - The Immigrant Proud resource page for the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) assists patrons in preparing and obtaining U.S. citizenship. Our available online resources help patrons further develop your language skills and prepare for citizenship exams.  The Immigrant Proud resource page provides access to PGCMLS programs and services like our conversation clubs and passport services, along with direct connection to local resources that benefit the immigrant community. 
  • Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) - The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) equips Latinos and other underserved communities with the skills and financial tools to create a better future for their families and communities. Participants in our programs learn how to build their long-term financial security by buying and staying in their homes, taking control of decisions affecting their apartment buildings, and starting or expanding their small businesses. The entire DC-MD-VA region and Puerto Rico is stronger when all families have the power to achieve financial independence and join with their neighbors to improve their communities. You can view all our upcoming events & workshops on our LEDC Events Page.
  • Latino Economic Development Center InBusiness Program - The InBusiness program by LEDC empowers local entrepreneurs with the tools to realize the full business potential of their ideas. We do this by equipping them with the practical business advice and accessible capital needed in launching a startup Venture or expanding an already successful business operation.
  • LinkedIn Learning - More than 4,000 courses covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more.
  • Mango Languages - Learn a new language from home or on-the-go with Mango! Mango's award-winning language courses combine quality content with intelligent technology to deliver practical phrases from real situations in a way that makes you want to start the conversation. 
  • Maryland Department of Labor: ESL/ESOL - The Adult Education and Literacy Services Division provides assistance to Maryland Department of Labor funded adult education programs to offer English language instruction for adults. Instructors funded through the Maryland Department of Labor are trained to help learners develop the skills necessary to advance toward personal goals that may create a pathway to vocational or educational attainment.
  • Maryland English Institute - The mission of Maryland English Institute (MEI) is to provide English language instruction and assessment at the postsecondary level for speakers of other languages who wish to learn English for academic, professional, or personal reasons. MEI offers rigorous courses of study while providing a positive and supportive learning community and promoting cross-cultural understanding.
  • Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is to promote the establishment, growth, prosperity and retention of Hispanic businesses, and those entities, and persons that support them in the State of Maryland. MDHCC exists to serve the Hispanic business community by promoting business opportunities, workforce development, providing resources, and making connections through awareness and mentorship.
  • PGCC Adult Education ESL - Search and sign up for classes through the Prince George's Community College if you want to improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. 
  • Recursos en español - The following list of resources is intended to connect you to helpful learning opportunities in your community.
  • Skilled Immigrant Task Force - The Maryland Skilled Immigrants Task Force is a consortium of stakeholders that seek to leverage skills that foreign-trained professionals bring to the United States in order to meet local job market demand. Task Force membership consists of representatives from the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Maryland Department of Labor, community colleges, refugee resettlement agencies, American Job Centers, the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, and other immigrant-serving organizations.
  • Transparent Language - An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers.  With over 100 languages to choose from, every language learner will find something to interest them.
  • Voxy EnGen - Voxy EnGen is a virtual English language instruction platform for immigrants, refugees, and workers with limited English proficiency (LEP) who deserve self-sufficiency, economic mobility, civic participation, and a better quality of life.
  • The Butterfly Project - The Butterfly Project is a dedicated workforce development project at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library specifically for young Black and brown trans women, who are among the most at-risk people in our community. Inspired by the life and work of Karen Holmes, head of the Prince George’s Trans Coalition, the program seeks to ready young women for the job market and connect them with vital, affirming services. No matter your living, earning, or job skills situation, The Butterfly Project fosters a respectful, non-judgmental space to help young women blossom at their own pace in a safe environment. To attend a free networking luncheon or more information on The Butterfly Project please contact us by email at butterflyproject@pgcmls.info or call (301) 538-5328.
  • Heart to Hand - Heart to Hand is a 501 (c) (3), community-based public health organization located in Largo, Maryland. We provide support services to those living with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. Heart to Hand is the leading provider of free services to those living with sexually-transmitted infections.
  • Human Rights Campaign - works to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
  • Lambda Legal - is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
  • LGBTQ+ Veterans - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) welcomes all Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivor beneficiaries, including diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. “LGBTQ+” refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identities. The “+” sign captures identities beyond LGBTQ, including but not limited to questioning, pansexual, asexual, agender, gender diverse, nonbinary, gender-neutral, and other identities. LGBTQ+ Veterans have faced stigma and discrimination, which can affect health. As a healthcare institution, we need to make sure that LGBTQ+ Veterans know that they are welcome at Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
  • myGwork - myGwork is the business community for LGBT+ professionals, students, inclusive employers and anyone who believes in workplace equality. We want to empower the LGBT+ community by offering our individual members a safe space where they can connect with inclusive employers, find jobs, mentors, professional events and news.
  • National LGBT Chamber of Commerce - The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s (NGLCC) goal is to create an organization that could support LGBT business owners and showcase the diversity of talent in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.
  • Out & Equal Workplace Advocates - is committed to ending employment discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees.
  • Pride At Work - organizes mutual support between the organized Labor Movement and the LGBT Community for social and economic justice.
  • Career OneStop Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders - This resource from Career One Stop offers ex-offenders job search assistance and state local service providers who specialize in working with people with criminal records.
  • Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, Inc. - CLS provides access to justice through brief advice clinics, direct representation, and pro bono representation. Our mission is to educate, represent and empower low income members of the Prince George’s County Community regarding civil legal matters.
  • Damascus House - The Damascus House, Inc. is a State Certified, residential treatment facility, offering structure and support services for men in the early stages of recovery from chemical dependency.
  • Gale Legal Forms - Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, and Federal legal forms for wills, name changes, contracts, and more. Click "All State Subscriptions" to access legal forms for DC and VA.
  • Jails to Jobs - Jails to Jobs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping previously incarcerated and soon-to-be released men and women with the tools and resources needed to find employment and successfully re-enter the workforce. 
  • Maryland Access to Justice Commission - The Maryland Access to Justice Commission is an independent entity that brings together civil justice partners - including the deans of our law schools, the attorney general, law firm partners, corporate counsel, heads of legal services organizations and funders, academics and representatives from the Maryland Judiciary and the Maryland State Bar Association - to break down barriers that prevent all Marylanders from equally accessing the civil justice system.  The Maryland Access to Justice Commission is a proud partner of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA).
  • Maryland Courts - Fair, Efficient, & Effective Justice For All. The Maryland Judiciary advances justice for all who come to Maryland’s courts. We are an efficient, innovative and accessible court system that works collaboratively with justice partners to serve the people with integrity and transparency.
  • Maryland Legal Aid - Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) provides life-changing civil legal assistance to eligible residents in every part of the State.
  • Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center - PBRC is Maryland’s hub for pro bono (free) civil legal assistance provided by volunteers. PBRC hosts innovative, free legal clinics in the courthouse and community. The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland does not provide general legal advice or referrals to individual lawyers.
  • Maryland Re-Entry Initiative - The State-wide Maryland Re-entry Initiative is designed to assist individuals with criminal backgrounds by increasing their employability and providing equal opportunity and access to employment resources. The Initiative offers employment assistance, referral services to job seekers. Technical assistance, and professional development to a wide range of government and community-based organizations.
  • Maryland State Bar Association - Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is the leading advocate for the legal profession in Maryland; empowering its members with resources, opportunities, and a strong sense of community to succeed in their practice while promoting ethical standards and advancing the cause of justice for all.
  • MSBA Health & Wellness - This organization provides Lawyers with the support and education needed to achieve optimal overall health and wellness. Their overarching goal is to enhance health and wellness so lawyers can better serve themselves, as well as others within their personal and professional lives.
  • The National Reentry Resource Center - Funded and administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ's) Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) is the nation’s primary source of information and guidance in reentry. Signed into law in 2008 and reauthorized in 2018, the Second Chance Act authorizes federal grants to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide reentry services—including employment assistance, substance use treatment, housing, family programming, mentoring, victims support, and other services—and to support corrections and supervision practices that aim to reduce recidivism.
  • People’s Law Library - is a legal information and self-help website for the public maintained by the Maryland State Law Library, a court-related agency of the Maryland Judiciary, and supported by Maryland’s non-profit legal services providers, Maryland pro bono lawyers, and the legal academic community.
  • Prince George's County Dept. of Corrections Re-entry Resource Guide - The following resource guide provides a list of Prince George’s County Health and Human Services providers.
  • Prince George's Community Collaborative Resolution Center - As a division of Community Mediation Maryland, Prince George's Community Collaborative Resolution Center ensures that Prince George’s County residents have free access to high-quality mediation services. PGCCRC seeks to make mediation services a first resort for residents in conflict and those simply seeking a safe place to have hard conversations.
  • Re-entry - Transitioning Home to Maryland Flyer - Assist individuals recently released from incarceration with reestablishing themselves within the community and finding employment. The Re-entry navigators are located in five areas of the state and they provide connection to the American Job Center (AJC) services and programs.
  • You First Health Systems - You First Health Systems is based in Prince George's, which is at the heartbeat of health care services. The Child and Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation provides a full range of psychiatric rehabilitation services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who have moderate to severe functional deficits.
  • AARP Job Search - AARP works with employers who are interested in maintaining an age-diverse/experienced workforce.
  • Maryland Dept. of Aging - The Maryland Department of Aging helps establish Maryland as an attractive location for all older adults through vibrant communities and supportive services that offer the opportunity to live healthy and meaningful lives.
  • PGCC Sage Program - SAGE is Seasoned Adults Growing Educationally, a tuition-free program of stimulating courses for Maryland residents aged 60 and older. Classes take place in over 25 convenient, community-based venues throughout Prince George's County.
  • P.G. Parks - Senior Activity Centers - Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) offers six friendly and inviting senior activity centers especially for people aged 60 & better. These senior activity centers offer special events, trips, classes, health programs, information, and referrals
  • Prince George’s Senior Provider Network - The Prince George’s Senior Provider Network (PGSPN) is a group of professionals who work together to help seniors in the community get the support and assistance they need. We improve the care and quality of the lives of seniors by providing them with education and resources through the collaboration with community agencies and organizations. 
  • Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) - The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is available to job seekers, ages 55 and older, who are unemployed, meet established low-income guidelines and desire an opportunity for training and employment.
  • BGE Energizing Small Business Grants - BGE is pledging $15 million to assist Maryland’s small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery. Eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area can apply for a $20,000 BGE Energizing Small Business Grant. This grant program is part of BGE's comprehensive Customer Relief and Energy Infrastructure Investment Plan, designed to help the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
  • Free Business Counseling - Emerge Stronger offers programs that allow small businesses to remain open for business and thrive; create and maintain healthy business operations and finances; pivot their business models based on industry best practices; address employee and customer needs; and prepare them for new or emerging crises. 
  • Innovation Gateway - Online portal for innovation and entrepreneurship resources available at the University of Maryland. You can view videos via YouTube of the University of Maryland Alumni EnTERPreneur Conference 2021 here.
  • Maryland Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing  - Overseeing 21 licensing boards, commissions and programs appointed by the Governor, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing is responsible for regulating the activities of more than 255,000 individuals and businesses across 25 professions including cosmetologists, HVAC contractors, master electricians, and certified public accountants.
  • Maryland Entrepreneur Hub - The Maryland Entrepreneur Hub enables innovators, startup founders, and small business owners to find and connect with the right resources for their business, including investors, universities, mentoring programs, networking groups, training programs, and more.
  • Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance - The Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance (OSBRA) helps Maryland business owners find timely and effective solutions to issues, so they can go about running their companies.
  • Small Business Administration  - The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
  • Small Business Resources - The Library is proud to provide access to essential tools for local businesses and entrepreneurs to access relief opportunities and adapt service models.
  • aiEDU (The Ai Education Project) - The AI Education Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students everywhere with AI literacy. We believe that everyone—especially those who are likely to be disproportionately impacted by AI systems—should have access to the conceptual knowledge and skills they need to thrive as workers, creators, consumers, and citizens.
  • Cisco Networking Academy - This global platform offers a great selection of self-paced online courses to help you gain career ready skills.
  • Comcast Internet Essentials - New to the internet? Comcast Internet Essentials is a great place to start, and has been working to close the digital divide since 2011. This interactive library of tutorials covers topics ranging from the basics—navigating the Internet and staying safe online—to more advanced skills like applying for student loans and learning computer programming.
  • Creative Bug - 1,000+ art & craft video classes covering art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and kids.
  • Digital Learn - If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, these tools will help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
  • Edx - Founded by Harvard and MIT in 2012, EdX is a non-profit library of MOOCs—massive open online courses. Learners can take free courses in computer science, data and statistics, business, and other topics from more than 130 of the world’s best universities and institutions
  • GCF Learn Free - Are you intimidated by computers, new to email or the web, want to stay safe online or understand how your operating system works? Learn all of this and more here at GCF Learn Free.
  • Khan Academy - Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and personalized courses for coding beginners.  Courses include introductions to HTML/CSS, Javascript, website design, and computer science fundamentals. 
  • Ebscolearning (Learning Express Library) - Practice tests for college entrance, employment, and citizenship. Tutorials in basic skills for math, reading, and writing.
  • LinkedIn Learning - More than 4,000 courses covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more.
  • Mango Languages - Learn a new language from home or on-the-go with Mango! Mango's award-winning language courses combine quality content with intelligent technology to deliver practical phrases from real situations in a way that makes you want to start the conversation. 
  • Northstar Digital Learn - Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Prepare for your future now!
  • PCs for People - PCs for People provides affordable computers and low-cost internet to eligible individuals and nonprofits. We offer refurbished desktop & laptop computers, low-cost mobile internet, and affordable computer repair.
  • Surveillance Self-Defense (EFF) - This guide to digital privacy includes resources on protecting passwords, devices, and online accounts and personal data.
  • Tech Boomers - Access over 100 free website and app courses along with thousands of useful articles with the tips and tricks you need to take your tech skills to the next level!
  • Blue Star Families - Blue Star Families was founded by military spouses in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another. Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, we are overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing.
  • Brainfuse VetNow - Resources designed to help veterans navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs, prepare for college, and brush up on job skills.
  • Corporate America Supports You (CASY) - This military-affiliated nonprofit organization supports a job board and career resources exclusively for Veterans, Transitioning Military and Military Spouses.
  • County Commission for Veterans Affairs - The mission of the Commission for Veterans is to elevate, develop and promote new and existing programs and services for Veterans and their families within Prince George’s County.
  • Disabled American Veterans of Maryland - The Disabled American Veterans Department of Maryland is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to bettering the lives of injured American veterans. From PTSD support to caregiver programs, we provide a wide range of services to support local veterans on their road to recovery. In addition to these life-changing services, we link injured veterans to job training programs and give emergency grants to those impacted by natural disasters.
  • Easterseals Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) - Easterseals Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) helps veterans experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness build a foundation for finding and keeping long-term employment. We address veterans’ complex needs, help them enroll in local support services, and provide funds for job skills training, equipment, and transportation. To refer veterans to us, email veterans@eseal.org or call (301) 920-9768.
  • Ebscolearning (Learning Express Library) - Practice tests for college entrance, employment, and citizenship. Tutorials in basic skills for math, reading, and writing.
  • LGBTQ+ Veterans - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) welcomes all Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivor beneficiaries, including diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. “LGBTQ+” refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer identities. The “+” sign captures identities beyond LGBTQ, including but not limited to questioning, pansexual, asexual, agender, gender diverse, nonbinary, gender-neutral, and other identities. LGBTQ+ Veterans have faced stigma and discrimination, which can affect health. As a healthcare institution, we need to make sure that LGBTQ+ Veterans know that they are welcome at Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
  • Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans - Maryland’s Commitment to veterans is a Department of Health program devoted to helping veterans and their families access behavioral health services through the VA Health Care System. 
  • Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs - The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs  is an executive agency with the mission of assisting veterans, active duty service members, their families and dependents, in securing benefits earned through military service. The MD Department of Veterans Affairs has five major programs: The Service and Benefits Program, The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, The Cemetery and Memorial Program, The Outreach & Advocacy Program, and The Maryland Veterans Trust.
  • Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Reference Guide  - This quick reference guide lists the programs, services, and office locations that offer veteran services in the state of Maryland. Included is the contact information for the Veteran Crisis Line, National Center for Homeless Veterans, and Women Veterans Call Center.
  • Military Academies - All military academies require that applicants be American citizens, at least age 17, and of good moral character.  Each academy has specific entry requirements regarding marital status, maximum age at time of appointment, good vision, minimum height, and high school academic background.  Details and application forms are available by writing the academy of your choice.
  • Military Kids Connect - Military Kids Connect (MKC) is an online community for military children ages 6-17, and provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children dealing with the unique psychological challenges of military life. MKC offers informative activities, helpful videos, and an online community that can build and reinforce understanding, resilience, and coping skills in military children and their peers.
  • Military One Source - Military OneSource offers a wide range of individualized consultations, coaching and non-medical counseling for many aspects of military life.
  • NAMI (National Association on Mental Illness) - This page focuses on questions that military personnel often ask, concerning treatment resources, disclosure and staying healthy during the transition to civilian life.  
  • Operation Protect Veterans (English) - AARP and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) have joined forces to help veterans and their families fight back against scammers who attempt to defraud veterans of their hard earned benefits, steal their identity, or take their savings.
  • Operation Protect Veterans (Spanish)  - AARP y el Servicio de Inspección Postal de los Estados Unidos (USPIS) han unido fuerzas para ayudar a los veteranos y sus familias a luchar contra los estafadores que intentan defraudar a los veteranos de los beneficios que tanto les ha costado ganar, robar su identidad o tomar sus ahorros.
  • Our Military Kids - Our Military Kids recognizes the sacrifice of children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post 9/11 combat-injured service members by offering extracurricular activity grants that build the child's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.
  • Prince George’s County Office of Veteran Affairs - The Prince George’s County Office of Veterans Affairs serves every honorably discharged veteran according to their needs where they live, work, and raise families. We help veterans pursue benefits for which they may be eligible. We provide employment outreach and preparation assistance. We also provide referral services concerning healthcare, education, homelessness and family needs, and more.
  • SAMHSA SMVF Technical Assistance Center - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) Technical Center (TA) Center serves as a national resource to support states, territories, and local communities in strengthening their capacity to address the behavioral health needs of military and veteran families.
  • Serving Together - Serving Together uses technology and its partner network to guide veterans, service members, and their families to the most appropriate services and resources available. Serving Together is the local America Serves network for the Greater Washington DC and Baltimore areas. America Serves is a coordinated network of services, resources, and care, that provides direct access for veterans, service members, and their families
  • USA Jobs Military Spouses - If you're a military spouse, you may be eligible to apply using a non-competitive process designed to help you get a job in the federal government.
  • USA Jobs - Military Veterans - If you’re a Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans’ preference, as well as other veteran specific hiring options.
  • U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs -  The United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned — and do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship. VA carries out four specific missions to make good on that commitment: Veterans Health Care, Veterans Benefits, National Cemeteries, and its “Fourth Mission”, to improve the Nation’s preparedness for response to war, terrorism, national emergencies, and natural disasters by developing plans and taking actions to ensure continued service to Veterans, as well as to support national, state, and local emergency management, public health, safety and homeland security efforts.
  • Veterans Crisis Line - The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource available to any Veteran, even if they are not enrolled in VA health care or registered with VA. Care does not end when the conversation is over. The Veterans Crisis Line can connect Veterans to their local suicide prevention coordinators (SPC), who follow up to coordinate care. If you are in crisis and need to speak with a crisis responder, please call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1.
  • Veteran Staffing Network (VSN) of Easterseals -  Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network (VSN) is a non-profit staffing agency helping our nation's veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.  As a staffing agency with a mission, our job is to match the right candidate with the right job. Visit our job board and apply to anything that matches your skillset. VSN also provides career coaching services to help jobseekers with practical advice for navigating the job search. You can do one-on-one calls with a career coach. Upload your resume on the website or email CareerCoach@eseal.org. Check out VSN’s Tuesday Talks webinars with Career Coach Michael Robinson.  He's a wealth of knowledge and information and tackles some super helpful topics on employment. Here is a link to our YouTube channel where you can check out past Tuesday Talks and listen to them any time.
  • Visiting Angels - Taking care of your elderly loved one can be tough and challenging, especially if you are working full-time. The most important benefit of hiring Visiting Angels of Largo is that we allow your loved one to live at home in Largo, Fort Washington, Glenarden, Clinton, and the surrounding area. Our care providers can provide a wide variety of elder care services that can meet both temporary and long-term needs. Visiting Angels of Largo provides a personalized care plan for your loved one which includes hygiene assistance, meal planning, personal care, friendly companionship, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, meal planning, and preparation, as well as assistance running errands. Our caregivers are available to provide hourly, overnight, holiday, and 24-hour care. Here is a list of our specialized senior care services: Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Fall Prevention, Social Care, Certified Palliative Care, End of Life Care, Ready-Set-Go Home, Respite Care, Personal Care, and Companion Care.
  • Volunteers of America - Supportive Services for Veteran Families - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program awards grants to private non-profit organizations and consumer cooperatives who can provide supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing.

  • The Back to School Toolkit 2023 (English) - The Back to School campaign and resources were developed to help increase understanding of how online activity affects the mental health of children and teens. The factsheets, shareable images, and other materials in the toolkit can be used to help manage the challenges of virtual spaces and empower youth to make informed decisions for their mental health and well-being.
  • Career Online High School -The Career Online High School program offers adults 21 and older the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online.  The library’s pilot program offers a limited number of scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, and continue their education.
  • The Coalition for Public Safety Training in Schools, Inc - This organization's mission is to educate, advocate, and foster the development of Public Safety and career technical training in Prince George's County Public schools and support workforce development for the benefit of the local community and society. CPSTS, serves as an advocate for students and graduates of Prince George's County schools seeking careers in Public Safety. Among these careers are: Firefighter/EMS, Police Officer, Sherriff, Correctional Officers, and Homeland Security Personnel.
  • Cool Works - Job categories at Cool Works include national park jobs, conservation corps, resort jobs, state park jobs, camp jobs, ranch jobs, guide jobs, jobs on water, ski resort jobs, older and bolder, internships, volunteer and teen jobs.
  • Employment for Minors Fact Sheet - This minors fact sheet from the Maryland Department of Labor lists the permissible hours of employment, special permits, federal restrictions, and occupations forbidden to all minors.
  • Employment of Minors (Work Permit) - Employment Standards Service ESS) - This information is provided by the Maryland Department of Labor to inform residents of the state qualifications and regulations for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the state of Maryland.
  • Handshake - Handshake was created to ensure that all college students have equal access to meaningful careers. Young adults can attend virtual career fairs, receive career tips, as well as discover and apply for jobs and internships.
  • Hire Teen - Having a job as a teen helps youth develop career skills such as customer service, cash handling, and time management. Teens ages 14-19 can find matched job positions with their profiles such as lifeguards, sales associates, team members, and more.
  • Job Corps - Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.
  • Maryland, Delaware, & District of Columbia Elks Association Scholarship Overview Web Page - Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, we award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. To find out more about the local Elks Association, please visit the following website: https://www.mddedcelks.org/. For more information about the Elks National Foundation scholarship opportunities, please visit: Elks USA
  • Maryland Transitions - Resources, information, and tools to help teens, families, schools, and communities to prepare teens with disabilities for future possibilities. Please review the Maryland Promise Transitions Resource Guide.
  • Talent Pipeline Program - The Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) offers temporary and permanent opportunities for young adults ages 18 to 22 who participated in the SYEP. The TPP extends employment opportunities to former SYEP participants in the effort to retain the best and brightest talent by filling staffing gaps in entry-level positions.
  • Youth@Work P.G. County Summer Youth Enrichment Program - The Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) offers County youth and young adults ages 14 to 22 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences in community organizations, private sector companies, and government agencies.