THE WORKFORCE WIRE
Newsletter
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October 2, 2020 | Volume 1 |
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Welcome to the Workforce Wire, your monthly connection to all things workforce and EPG!
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Prince George's County COVID-19 Hourly Employee Relief Fund Snapshot |
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To date, EPG has successfully distributed over
$290,800
in EPG Cash Cards to 1,454 Prince George's County Residents affected and laid off due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)!
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EPG's Prince George's County COVID-19 Hourly Employee Relief Fund has been a huge success, thanks to donations, partnerships, and support from an awesome community!
To date, we have raised $553,132 from sponsorships, businesses and individual donations!
We extend our sincerest gratitude to each and every person who has donated to #EPG, and has helped us reach our goal. Your support has directly impacted the lives of Prince George's County Residents and their ability to weather this pandemic.
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This year marks not only the 75th observance of NDEAM, but also the 30th anniversary of the ADA. Both milestones are being commemorated with a range of events and activities centered on the theme "Increasing Access and Opportunity."
To Learn More, Visit Our Website Today!
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Employ Prince George's, Inc. has received a $175,000 grant from Maryland Department of Labor, through the United States Department of Labor’s COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant to strengthen and revitalize Prince George's County's workforce after significant job losses and business closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). |
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Landover-based grocer Giant Food announced Tuesday a commitment of $500,000 to support long-standing community partner organizations and local historically Black colleges and universities to support their work and engagement to address equity across efforts in education, mentorships, programming and nutrition for children and adults. |
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BALTIMORE (September 18, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 24,200 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 6.9% in August. In the last four months, Maryland has gained 183,200 jobs. |
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Nando’s Peri-Peri will open its newest D.C.-area location in Prince George’s County, Maryland, in early October. It’s at the Woodmore Towne Centre, in Glenarden, and will be Nando’s 31st location in the Washington and Baltimore areas, where most of its U.S. locations are located.
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Governor Larry Hogan announced, on July 28, 2020, that 223 businesses have now been approved to participate in the Maryland Department of Labor’s Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Program. As Marylanders continue to navigate challenges related to COVID-19, this program preserves jobs by providing employers with a flexible alternative to layoffs. Employees can be retained at reduced hours while collecting partial unemployment benefits to make up a portion of the lost wages. |
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The latest revenue projections represent an improvement from a dire forecast in May, but underly the need for the federal government to provide more stimulus funding.
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Employ Prince George's Awarded $175K to Strengthen...
Employ Prince George's has received a $175,000 grant from Maryland Department of Labor for the COVID-19 Workforce Development Recovery Program to strengthen and revitalize Prince George's County's workforce after significant job losses and...
Read more
www.washingtoninformer.com
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New Program in Prince George's Aims to Get People Back...
The non-profit Employ Prince George's received a grant to help people in Prince George's County find jobs. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains the new program.
Read more
www.nbcwashington.com
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Black Panther Meets #BlackLivesMatter |
EPG's very own Employment, Training & Assessments Manager, Martin Copeland, III and his family were featured on Access Hollywood Live and Fox 5 Washington, D.C., for the innovative way they are discussing the Black Lives Matter Movement and current socio-political climate, to their five year old son.
We are so proud!
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During these difficult and uncertain times, you might be experiencing hardships at work or considering a career change.
At Employ Prince George's, our job is to support job seekers who might need support, assistance, and resources to help them get through our current situation. We’re here to help you move forward as businesses resume hiring.
Here are five tips for job seekers during COVID-19.
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Job prospects may seem bleak, but there are still a lot of good reasons to continue job searching right now, even before our new normal has shifted back to a simpler normal. In order to job search effectively in this current environment, though, you may need to make a few adjustments to your approach.
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New Employment and Labor Laws (2020) Infographic |
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Prince George's County Labor Market Outlook September Release |
Employ Prince George's provides a monthly infographic that showcases the most recent labor market information available for Prince George's County, Maryland, and the United States. |
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Bi-Weekly, Employ Prince George's provides a listing of trending and current jobs hiring immediately in Prince George's County. |
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Join The Workforce Wire as Prince George’s County Council Member Calvin S. Hawkins, II, joined by EPG President and CEO Walter Simmons, discusses the councilmember's pathway from prison to elected office. |
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