THE WORKFORCE WIRE
Newsletter
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Welcome to the Workforce Wire, your monthly connection to all things workforce development and EPG!
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Program Launch
Encore | Experienced Workers Program
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Many employers value the experienced worker’s knowledge, maturity, and work ethic, but finding a job is not easy, particularly for adults over age 50. Employ Prince George’s has launched the Encore Experienced Workers Program to help jobseekers over 50 to package and promote the valuable skills and experiences they can offer when finding employment. If you are interested in enrolling in the Encore Experienced Workers Program or would like more information, call us at 301.618.8445, visit www.EmployPG.org/Encore or email WSD@co.pg.md.us. |
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Want to love your job? Apply with us.
Our growing team loves what we do, and you will too.
Employ Prince George’s is a highly respected nonprofit organization working within the workforce development, community development, and economic development industries. Our team members are diverse and innovative thought leaders who have become community assets.
EPG is seeking professionals who can grow with us, think outside the box, and follow through to the implementation of strategic goals. At Employ Prince George's, we firmly believe that, with the right team, we can impact the world. If you are a dynamic individual looking for a rewarding career in the community, we’d love for you to join us! Together, in partnership, we can work to better the lives of those around us.
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On behalf of EPG, we would like to wish all of the graduates from the Spring/Summer 2021 Project Opportunity Veterans' Entrepreneurship program a warm congratulations for their hard work this cohort and the amazing business pitches that they delivered during the graduation celebration! We wish you all much success in your future endeavors!
We would like to wish a special congratulations to the winner of the EPG $1,000 startup award, Toni Tomlin, and her jewelry business Faith2Felicity!
We look forward to the next round of participants in the project opportunity program!
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“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” — President Harry S. Truman
This holiday, have a safe and happy Independence Day and let's recommit ourselves to living up to our country's core values of freedom and equality for all.
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Workforce & News Highlights |
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A disconnect is emerging between some employees and employers over the return to working in-person, and human resources professionals in Maryland say the tension could result in a turnover. With the pandemic’s effects on companies’ operations subsiding, organizations are beginning to evaluate what their workplaces will look like in a post-pandemic world. |
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EPG's Career Pathways for All (CPFA) Program empowers the Prince George's County immigrant, refugee, asylee, and English language learning populations with one-on-one case management, extensive supportive services, and skills training to obtain livable wage careers
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Officials and students broke ground on a new Walker Mill Middle School on Monday, one of six school projects that will begin construction this week in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
The new Walker Mill is the first of six new schools intended to address aging buildings, growing enrollment, and a middle school seat deficit in the state’s second-largest school system.
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Employ Prince George's (EPG) announced the launch of their Encore (Experienced Worker) Program, a rebrand of a pilot effort championed by the Maryland Department of Labor, the Older Workers Program. This new development introduces a refreshed and revitalized approach to meeting the needs of experienced workers in Prince George's County. The Encore Program is Employ Prince George's demographic-specific workforce development programming that provides job seekers over the age of 50 with free customized career counseling, occupational skills training, and supportive services to holistically help them re-enter the workforce, compete in the ever-evolving world, and obtain livable wage careers. |
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Employee Highlight - Employ Prince George's |
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Triauna Hall
Contracts Specialist
Employ Prince George's
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Meet Triauna Hall, the Contracts Specialist for Employ Prince George’s. Triauna has been a valued member of our Administrative Division for over 7 years and has remarkable job knowledge that she applies when performing her day-to-day tasks and assigned projects. Triauna is pursuing a Bachelor of Business |
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Administration degree to assist in improving procedures and processes within EPG’s Contracts and Operations department.
After deploying our current document management system at the height of the pandemic, Triauna eagerly educated herself using DocStar’s Guided Learning tools and, in turn, has been able to troubleshoot with colleagues to ensure tasks are achieved consistently. More recently, Triauna advocated several departmental procedures inclusive of our Contracts Request process, which has been instrumental in ensuring that we meet our administrative, programmatic, and fiscal contract standards and requirements.
Triauna is a tremendous asset to EPG. She continuously exhibits strength and dedication in such a demanding role yet frequently seeks out new responsibilities and goals. She is an active listener and demonstrates professionalism and a sense of calm which is a great asset in such a fast-paced environment. Thank you, Triauna, for always being a team player!
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The Maryland Workforce Association is going virtual for this year's conference with their Summer Series Event, on July 20th and August 17th!
The Raising the Bar Conference 2019 was the best one yet, with 50+ high-quality workshops and over 1,000 workforce professionals in attendance. The 2021 event will be EVEN BETTER.
If you missed out on the opportunity to network, discuss innovative solutions for the industry and entertain in-depth conversations, consider sponsoring, exhibiting, or attending in 2021. Register below to attend!
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The purpose of a resume is to introduce yourself to employers, present your qualifications, and secure an interview. The goal of writing a resume is to showcase your experience, education, and skills in a standardized format that is easy for recruiters to read.
Follow these award-winning and job securing techniques when revamping your website.
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Older job seekers: How to clean up your résumé and ace the interview
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Creating a LinkedIn account can help job seekers find employment. Would you be willing to create one? |
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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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This episode of The Workforce Wire features a discussion between three successful black business owners taking their seats at the table. Join us as we speak with Korey Neal, President of K. Neal Truck & Bus Center, Delegate Darryl Barnes (District 25), President of Men Aiming Higher, Inc. & Barnes International Ltd., and Laurie Sayles, President & CEO of Civility Management Solutions (Civility MS) about their experiences and challenges as Black entrepreneurs. |
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Stay Tuned for Season 3 - Coming Soon! |
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Prince George's County Labor Market Data |
Monthly, Employ Prince George's provides workforce data covering salary, wages, occupations, and employment in Prince George's County. |
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