HOC Academy Newsletter
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August 2019
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HOC customers must
register
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
, to receive supplies.
Please note, only students who attend the event will be guaranteed a backpack.
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Adult Education, Workforce Development & Employment Opportunities
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Tuition Assistance Available for 911 Dispatch Academy
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If you're interested in a career as a 911 dispatcher, tuition assistance may be available for training at Montgomery College's Training Safety Institute.
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Community Advocacy Training
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Applications are being accepted for the Community Advocacy Institute presented by the Montgomery County Community Action Board.
You'll learn basic advocacy skills and get opportunities to advocate for important issues in the community.
**DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 16**
Applicants must be Montgomery County residents with a combined household annual income of $55,000 or less.
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Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget
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Back to school shopping doesn't have to break the bank. Come learn smart shopping tips to stretch your back-to-school budget!
BACK TO SCHOOL BUDGETING WORKSHOP
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
HOC Gaithersburg Customer Service Center
101 Lakeforest Blvd., Suite 200
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
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Family Financial Health Workshops
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No matter your age or stage, the time to improve your overall financial health is now!
Attend one of the following FREE workshops designed for teens and adults:
Credit Reports and Score (ADULTS)
12:00 - 1:00 pm Saturday, August 17, 2019
Tanglewood Apartments
Automobile Purchasing (TEENS)
5:30 - 6:30 pm Thursday, August 15, 2019
Towne Centre Place
5:30 - 6:30 pm Thursday, August 22, 2019
Tanglewood Apartments
Click Flyer for More Information
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Free one-on-one in-person or virtual financial coaching sessions are available to all HOC customers!
Schedule Your FREE Coaching Session Today
Call (202) 750-7731
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Time for a Credit Check-Up?
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Don't let poor credit stop you from obtaining employment or housing, learn what steps you can take today to improve your credit health!
The Credit Clinic
5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Silver Spring, Maryland
(Open to HOC Customers Only)
2:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday, September 19, 2019
Germantown, Maryland
(Open to All)
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WorkSource Montgomery Program Calendar
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- Looking for employment? Need assistance with your resume and interviewing skills? WorkSource Montgomery is here to help!
- Please email AEWD@hocmc.org using the subject line "WorkSource" to receive a referral.
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Family Self-Sufficiency Program Information Sessions
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Housing Choice Voucher customers who want to begin their journey toward economic independence and self-sufficiency – the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program is for you!
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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm
(Kensington)
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 pm
(Gaithersburg)
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm
(Gaithersburg)
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm
(Kensington)
FSS empowers participants with education/ training opportunities, financial literacy counseling, credit repair assistance, and more!
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TO RSVP OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Special Opportunity for Sherwood High School Juniors and Seniors
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Parents of college-bound juniors and seniors at Sherwood High School, come learn about what resources are available to your child as they prepare for college.
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Olney Library Meeting Room
3500 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, Maryland 20835
For more information, contact Stephanie Moore at (240) 627-9699.
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For highlights of the people and places that shape our community, click on the photo below to view the "Month in Review at HOC" on YouTube!
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