THE WORKFORCE WIRE
Newsletter
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October 7, 2021 | Volume 13 |
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Welcome to the Workforce Wire, your monthly connection to all things workforce development and EPG!
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Prince George's County COVID-19 Workforce Development Program |
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Over 100,000 Prince George's County Residents, specifically hourly and low-wage workers, have been laid off due to COVID-19. Employ Prince George's has established the Employ Prince George's COVID-19 Workforce Development Recovery Program. This program will offer Career Planning Services, Free Skills Training, and Job Placement Assistance.
Other Services Offered:
- Career and skills assessments
- Guidance on using labor market information for your job search and career development strategy
- Assistance in developing your Individual Employment Plan
- Career Counseling & Coaching Services
- FREE Virtual and traditional classroom occupational training opportunities
- FREE Career Readiness and soft skills training
- Resume Preparation & Interview Skills
- 1 Year of services to ensure that you remain employed
Complete the Survey Application Today!
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EPG's COVID-19 Rapid Re-Employment
Grants Initiative
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In November of 2020, Employ Prince George's launched the COVID-19 Rapid
Re-Employment Grants initiative to encourage DC Metropolitan Region businesses to hire currently unemployed Prince George's County residents. EPG is excited to relaunch this initiative in September 2021 to provide financial assistance to businesses over an extended deadline.
The COVID-19 Workforce Development Recovery Program's Rapid Re-Employment Grants were created to ease the financial burden of onboarding new employees for local businesses. Employ Prince George's Rapid Re-Employment Grants provide funding for companies that hire unemployed Prince George's County residents and supplement 50%-75% of their new hires' salary. Grants are awarded on the first day of a new employee's first day of work, and the maximum grant per new employee is $15,000.
Are you interested in EPG's Rapid Re-Employment Grant Initiative? Attend a weekly information session to speak directly with Employ Prince George's Business Consultants regarding this opportunity.
Save the Date:
Raid Re-Employment Grants Employer Sessions
Every Thursday starting October 21, 2021 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Join the American Job Center
Community Network
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The Prince George’s County public workforce system is branded as the Prince George’s County American Job Center Community Network (AJCCN). The American Job Center Community Network is a collective of American Job Centers, community-based organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations providing a full range of services connecting job seekers to training and employment opportunities in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Built on a core Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act principle – PARTNERSHIP, the American Job Center Community Network leverages government funding with community resources and community connections to provide high-quality career services, education and training, and supportive services to the doorstep of job seekers throughout Prince George’s County.
Created by the Prince George’s County Local Workforce Development Board, the goal of the Prince George’s County American Job Center Community Network is to integrate service providers and increase the availability of resources and access to career services for Prince George’s County job seekers. The American Job Center Community Network is designed to increase the skills and qualifications of job seekers and connect them to employment with livable wages within high-demand industries.
Interested in joining the network? Please contact EPG's Community Development Department at EPGCD2@co.pg.md.us today!
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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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National Disability Employment Awareness Month |
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Every October, Prince George's County celebrates NDEAM to educate job seekers and businesses on disability employment issues and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
The Prince George's County Local Workforce Development Board Disability & Severe Barriers Committee is hosting FREE Virtual Webinars during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
This presentation will be live captioned. If you would like an ASL interpreter, please contact the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) at (301) 306-3600 (PH) /(301) 200-8084 (TTY or VP) or by email at region6.dors@maryland.gov NO LATER THAN 10/12/2021. Accessible versions of all materials and the presentation slides will also be available to download.
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One-Stop Re-Entry Resource Fair |
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Join us on October 13, 2021, for the One-Stop Re-Entry Resource Fair at Palmer Park Community Center. This resource fair is hosted by The Bridge Center at Adam's House, Prince George's County Re-Entry Advisory Board (RAB), Prince George's County State's Attorney, and Prince George's County Department of Corrections.
If you are a returned citizen, veteran, justice-involved person, or a transitional aged youth (18-24) in need of support, there is help for you! Many organizations will be on-site to help you find the right service.
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to keep you & your loved ones safe.
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Workforce & News Highlights |
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The order was put into effect in 2014 when now Former President Obama signed Executive Order 13658, “Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors,” which established a minimum wage rate for certain federal contractors.
The order also calls for the minimum wage to be adjusted annually to cover the rising costs related to inflation.
The annual update by the U.S. Department of Labor announces that this minimum wage will be increased from $10.95 to $11.25 per hour effective Jan.1, 2022
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Prince George’s Community College has wiped away any outstanding balances for currently enrolled students who were also enrolled between March 13, 2020, and August 20, 2021, says Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Tyson Beale.
He says in total, more than $2.87 million of debt was paid off through the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, meaning students didn’t have to pay.
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Some big business is increasingly embracing the practice of sharing individual pronouns in the workplace as part of diversity initiatives to support co-workers who may be transgender or nonbinary colleagues who identify as neither male nor female. A growing number of employees are adding their pronouns to everything from email signatures to Zoom profiles—often at their company’s urging. |
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In 2021, through funding from Prince George's County Government, Employ Prince George's plans to distribute over $5,000,000 to businesses in need and who are hiring unemployed Prince George's County residents. This initiative will launch on September 1st with a goal to continue supporting businesses and unemployed residents over the next three years. |
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Employ Prince George's team members are diverse and innovative thought leaders who have become community assets. We are also a highly respected nonprofit organization working within the workforce development, community development, and economic development industries. We've added some new additions to our team!
Please allow us to introduce and welcome all of our new staff and team members to EPG!
George Jefferson - Business Services Coordinator
Amanda Wagner - Director, Strategic Planning & Development
Caroline Rogerson - Program Performance Specialist
Taylor Maloney - COVID-19 Recovery Associate
Akash Abraham - Business Consultant (Hospitality & Retail Sector)
Brittany Short - Operations Specialist
Jamie Turner - Workforce Services Division Associate
Bennard Cann - Manager, Community Development
Alfredo Quiroga - Business Consultant
Ashley S. Baldwin - Manager, Youth Services
Robin D. Wilson Givens - Business Consultant (Healthcare & Social Services)
Sylvia Casaro Dietert - Director, Industry Initiatives
Chioma C. Obi - Manager, Apprenticeship Innovation Program
Chelsey Lindsay - Administrative Assistant (AJC National Harbor)
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At one time, job boards were the way to go for job seekers. It's where you could post your resume for employers and recruiters to view, and apply to job openings.
But today, it's a different story.
The modern-day job search has changed and finding your dream job is about personal branding and leveraging your professional network.
Here are a few other things about the limitations of using job boards when you're a job seeker:
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“Do you think checking references is still a useful and relevant step in hiring somebody today? If not, what’s the main reason?” |
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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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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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