American Job Center
Partner Newsletter
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Greetings Partners,
Happy New Year !
January 2023 brings another great start to a year of collaboration, coordination, and the consistency of a strategic workforce development operation. Through our updates, upcoming workshops, scheduled events, and workforce activities, we will continue to provide opportunities for growth in all areas to supply businesses with qualified candidates and the job seeker with resources and career pathways.
Always remember, in our collective efforts in Prince George’s County we partner to create value, equality, and equity to sustain our Workforce Development and propel productivity through innovative ways to gain access to services.
Thank you, Maryland Department of Labor, for your job development, thank you Prince Georges County Workforce Development Board for your leadership, thank you Employ Prince Georges for your administration, and thank you partners for your communication, teamwork, and provision.
Please continue to share updates, upcoming workshops, scheduled events, and planned activities, please submit by the 12th of the month to asmith@eckerd.org or mladd@eckerd.org.
Sincerely,
The Office of the One Stop Operator
Angela Smith
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AJC Holiday Potluck Was A Success! | |
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Our AJC Holiday Potluck on December 21, 2022,
was AWESOME !
Many partners came out and enjoyed food, games and fun. It was great to see all who stopped by and we appreciate everyone who was able to participate and bring their special dish.
THANK YOU !
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The office of the OSO would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!
We are looking forward to accomplishing larger goals and assisting many more of our P.G. County residents. Providing them the resources they need to succeed.
We are excited for what the new year will bring !
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Are you familiar with the
Dyer Care Center ?
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The Dyer Care center is a new crisis stabilization center that has been scheduled to open this Summer. A community meeting was held on 12/22/22 to give an overview of the center and to discuss the benefits, services and timeline of scheduled opening.
The Center will be located in Clinton, MD and is specifically designed for County residents ages 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis.
The county will be holding bi-monthly meetings to continue to discuss strategies and safety plans with the community.
For more information about the center email 311onthego@co.pg.md.us
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Back to Basics Workshop for Returning Citizens | |
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LCMC is offering FREE Workshops at the AJC National Harbor for returning Citizens.
Topics of the workshops include :
Build your professional online profile
How to budget your money & avoid economic suicide
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Maintain Good Mental Health while Rebuilding
Workshops will be held from 5pm to 8pm.
Interested participants can register by emailing donte@learnwithc2c.org or calling 240-869-0666 for more information
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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day ! | |
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The impact Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had on the world is everlasting. His leadership, strength, resilience, compassion and determination is inspiring and felt across the nation. His passion for change, justice and the equality for all helped to shape our current culture and the values we all share today.
As we take the day to remember Dr. King, his beliefs and his many accomplishments, we can also remember to follow in his footsteps the remaining days of the year. As workforce development professionals, we too have the opportunity to make a lasting impact and empower change.
"We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." - Martin Luther King Jr.
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SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT
50+ Refresh Bootcamp
COHORT !
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The 50+ Refresh Bootcamp is an intensive curriculum to boost your skills for career opportunities in retail, social services, healthcare and more.
This Training Offers:
1 on 1 Job Coaching
Microsoft Suite Training
How to Navigate the current Hybrid Work Environment
Creating an impactful Social Media Career Profile
and more...
If you have anyone who may be interested, please have them email wsd@co.pg.md.us
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This month we shine our light on our Department Of Rehabilitation Services Partner who is located at our AJC Largo site.
Thank you for all you do to to provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.
The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers programs and services that help people with disabilities go to work and help businesses hire job-ready employees. DORS is a division of the Maryland State Department of Education.
DORS also operates a separate division out of Timonium - the Disability Determination Services (DDS), which makes medical decisions about disability claims filed by Marylanders for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The Division of Rehabilitation Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.
The mission of DORS is to provide leadership and support in promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Number: 301-306-3600
Address: 4451-Z Parliament Pl Lanham, MD 20706
Email: region6.dors@maryland.gov
Website: https://dors.maryland.gov/
Video Phone(Deaf/Hard of hearing ONLY): 301-200-8084
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January is National Poverty
Awareness Month
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The U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey, concluded that the poverty rate was at 11.6 percent, with almost 37.9 million people in poverty. Most of these people are in low-incomed jobs that do not provide enough to support their family and have little to no hope for a better future.
It is important to raise awareness of the poverty in America, so that more people can find the resources available to them and receive the assistance needed to get them out of poverty.
Read more about poverty rates and statistics HERE!
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Learn More about EPG's Industry Bridge Programs ! | |
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The EPG Industry Initiative Department offers a variety of training programs and opportunities.
They have trainings in the Industries below:
CWP - Construction Works Program
TALC - Transportation and Logistics Consortium
EPIC - Education Partnership for IT careers
HAI - Hospitality and Accommodation Institute
CAHA - Capital Area Healthcare Alliance
PSI - Professional Services Institute
IID is hosting First Friday's at AJC Largo(10am to 12pm) and
AJC National Harbor(1pm to 3pm).
Clients can come to either center, between the time frames above, on the First Friday of every month and learn about all these trainings and programs.
Please refer anyone interested to employpg.org or have them call
301-618-8445 for more information.
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HAPPY BORNDAY!
We'd like to take a moment to celebrate our partners who were born in JANUARY!
Here's to another year & thank you for being apart of our team !
We appreciate you !
If you'd like for us to include you in our monthly celebration, please send an email with your date of birth to asmith@eckerd.org or mladd@eckerd.org
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EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS
We would like to give a special THANK YOU! to Ms. Wanda Cromer for her kind and amiable demeanor and for always being available to help with any questions.
We appreciate you !!
We would also like to give a special THANK YOU! to Ms. Diann James for providing us with awesome SCSEP participants and ensuring each intern is prepared for the job. We appreciate you !!
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Workforce Wisdom
"Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't want to."
--- Richard Branson
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Our Professional Development Speaker for
January is....
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Joseph Seymour
Date:
January 27, 2023
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Topic:
"EQ is the new IQ: Emotional Intelligence for Workforce Professionals"
Don't forget to remind
your staff!
Click Here! to join the workshop
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Mr. Seymour is the Managing Director of Operational Excellence for KRA Corporation. In this role, he oversees KRA’s Program Management Team and directly supports their development and growth to ensure the attainment of contractual performance goals and adherence to contractual compliance and corporate fiscal management standards.
A past recipient of NAWDP’s Professional Development Award, he is known throughout the workforce development industry for his energetic and engaging presentations, workshops, and webinars. A fixture at many national, regional, state, and local workforce conferences, his training on topics such as customer service, leadership development, presentation skills, and team dynamics have impacted the lives of countless workforce development professionals across the country. His commitment to his craft and the workforce development industry at-large is fueled by his personal passion for the empowerment and growth of every individual, team, and organization he has been blessed to work with throughout his career.
Joseph is married to Sharron, a licensed family therapist and founder of the Break Free Center for Wellness. They are creative home chefs and avid travelers. They are also very active in their home church where Joseph serves as Executive Pastor.
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Prince George's County
Vaccine Updates
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The County Health Department no longer operates a standing mass vaccination clinic. The COVID-19 vaccine is available through the County’s mobile vaccination units or at the Cheverly Health Center and Maternal/Child Health Center at Laurel, by appointment only. There are a number of vaccination sites available in Prince George’s County that are not operated by the County. Please remember that we neither manage nor control appointments or distribution for any locations not operated by the County Health Department.
Prince George’s County Health Department
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Cheverly Health Center and Maternal/Child Health Center at Laurel: To schedule an appointment, individuals should visit the County Health Department website here.
- Mobile Vaccination Units: The County’s mobile vaccination units are typically reserved for homebound residents and other high-risk residents who require assistance in getting access to the vaccine. Individuals who are interested in our mobile vaccination units should call PGC311 and press # for assistance.
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PG County Health Connect Opportunities!
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Prince George's County Health Connect can help with receiving health care to eligible PG County residents.
Call PGC Health Connect Hotline for more information:
(301) 927-4500 or (240) 719 2167
Call CASA Multi-lingual Health Hotline:
(301) 270-8432
Monday through Friday - 9am to 4pm
If you have any clients who are in need, please have them reach out.
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COMMUNITY GROCERY GIVEAWAY | |
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There will be a Grocery Giveaway scheduled on
January 19, 2023
TIME: 11am to 1pm
LOCATION:
District Heights Elementary School
2200 County Road District Heights, MD 20747
They are giving away:
GROCERIES
DIAPERS
TOILETRIES
There will be only 1 distribution per car
Please spread the word to your clients or any anyone who may be interested.
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