Upper Shore Workforce Development Providing Business Services and Resources A partner in the one-stop demand-driven solutions for businesses and job seekers Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning Upper Shore Workforce Development

Our Mission & Vision It is our mission at the Maryland One-Stop Career Centers to remain committed to supporting the economic stability of the State by linking businesses and the work force, while also providing high-quality, customer-focused employment services. Like you, we are working towards an environment of full employment, where jobseekers are able to access meaningful and sustaining employment. We also want to see our businesses and industries able to access a highly-skilled workforce within the Upper Shore region. Upper Shore Workforce Development

Businesses/Employers  Job listings  Provide current market information  Business tax incentives Where Business and People Connect for FREE Job Seekers  Job search assistance  Resume writing  Interview skills training  Basic computer skills training  Matching Partner services  Specialized training. Etc. Labor market clearinghouse of information and services

One-Stop Career Centers are a network of offices around the state which provide employment search assistance, training assistance and employer support. Upper Shore Workforce Development HOW ARE OUR PROGRAMS ACCESSED?

What We Can Offer  Statewide access today’s top workforce talent and staff for your business.  Web-based job search system  Post, manage and gain maximum exposure for your job openings 24 hours a day/7 days a week on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE).  Utilize the MWE to pre-screen job applicants.  In office pre-screening available Upper Shore Workforce Development

What We Can Offer  Mini job fairs  Space for interviewing potential employees.  Find current economic and job market stats. to make future projections with DLLR’s Labor Market Information.  Create a safe workplace with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health. Upper Shore Workforce Development

Maryland Workforce Exchange  An online Job Data Base where potential employees/job seekers register to search for employment.  A tool for employers/businesses to list available jobs ( free of charge ) and make linkages with skilled employees!

OTHER WEB-BASED SERVICES at  Use our Occupational and Professional Licensing website to apply for licensing electronically.  Use our site to access local and statewide labor market data. Upper Shore Workforce Development

Federal Bonding Program What is a Fidelity Bond? A fidelity Bond is a business insurance policy that protects the employer in case of any loss of money or property due to employee dishonesty. It is like a “guarantee” to the employer that the person hired will be an honest worker. Upper Shore Workforce Development

Federal Bonding Program Who is eligible for the Fidelity Bond? Ex-offender with a record of arrest, conviction or imprisonment; anyone who has been on parole or probation, or has any police record Recovering substance abusers; persons rehabilitated through treatment for alcohol or drug abuse. Upper Shore Workforce Development

Veterans Programs We have structures in place for regular and ongoing visits to businesses, veterans-specific providers and partners across the region on behalf of the veterans population needing employment services to include private sector companies, local chambers of commerce, county correctional facilities and libraries, federal contractors, etc. Upper Shore Workforce Development

 The veterans staff will attempt to encourage veterans to upgrade their job skills through training and educational opportunities, and make linkages to businesses/employers.  Veterans are linked to other pertinent resources.  Specialized services are offered to veterans with disabilities. Upper Shore Workforce Development Veterans Program

HOW to REACH US... Business Resource Representatives Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties and town of Easton: (410) Ext. 307 for Talbot and Dorchester: (410) , for Caroline: (410) Mike Neil, Veteran’s Services (410) ext. 304 Upper Shore Workforce Development

Five Offices Locally in the One-Stop Career Centers Caroline County Dorchester County 300 Market Street 627 Race Street Denton, MD Cambridge, MD Queen Anne’s County Kent County 125 Comet Drive 601 High Street Centreville, MD Chestertown, MD Talbot County 301 Bay Street, Suite 301 Easton, MD