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Job Readiness See below for resources to help with employment. 

If you cannot find what you're looking for from the information below, call us at (240) 777-4940 (Mon to Fri, 9am—5pm) or visit us at one of our locations to ask about programs that can help you.

General Resources

  • Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Resources for Job Seekers
    • MCPL has several resources to help people looking for jobs. Online resources available for people looking to learn a new skill, create a resume, prepare for a career exam, look for jobs, or explore different careers. 
  • Worksource Montgomery
    • ​Wheaton: 301-929-6880, Germantown: 240-406-5485, East County: 240-777-8412
    • Connects people looking for jobs and employers with one another. Provides many employment and training services to job seekers like job search assistance, trainings and workshops, referrals for professional development, apprenticeship information, and much more. 
    • See presentation from the 2023 Community Navigation Forum to learn more about Worksource Montgomery. (Powerpoint presentation: Slides 22-32) (Presentation recording)
  • Mobilize Montgomery
    • Local initiative supporting employers and employees affected by the federal government budget cuts. Shares job listings, career development and training opportunities, employee rights, financial assistance, and information for starting a business. 
  • Maryland Workforce Exchange
    • Online tool for jobseekers and employers. Some features include assessing job skills, resume builder, setting up a virtual recruiter, learning about services and benefits, researching regional labor markets, and more. 
  • Career Catchers: 240-801-5811; [email protected]; 8720 Georgia Ave., Suite 205, Silver Spring MD, 20910
    • Provides personalized employment and job skills counseling for low-income and other disadvantaged residents. Website includes list of current job openings.
  • A Wider Circle: 301-608-3504; [email protected]
    • Offers individual career counseling and coaching, specialized workshops, and professional networking. Also offers professional clothing, free of charge.
  • Upwardly Global
    • For skilled immigrants who have been in the U.S. less than 5 years and have a degree outside the U.S. Assists with job search, interview skills, resume writing, etc.
  • Welcome Back Center of Suburban Maryland, Latino Health Initiative, Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services: 240-777-3221

    • Supports internationally trained health professionals in obtaining their recertification to enter the U.S. healthcare workforce

  • Interfaith Works, Vocational Services Program: 301-762-8682
    • Provides comprehensive, individualized support for people who have limited income and who may have experienced homelessness. Such support can include resume preparation, job searches, employment applications, and interview preparation.
  • Spanish Catholic Center (Catholic Charities): Employment Services Program
    • Helps match employers with potential employees.  Job opportunities are compiled and distributed each week. Also offer regular workshops on “Job Readiness” and “Life Skills” to help job seekers improve their employment potential.   
  • CASA (requires membership) 
    • Connects employers with honest and reliable workers who are available daily for jobs involving moving, packing, transporting, and deep cleaning. Also have experts in construction, carpentry, landscaping, housekeeping, painting, tiling, odd jobs, and more.
  • Employment Resources for Seniors- from Montgomery County's Senior Site
    • Online resources to help seniors look for employment, volunteer, or enrichment opportunities. 
  • Future Link
    • Provides low-income, first-generation-to-college young adults with the tools, skills and resources to achieve lasting economic self-sufficiency.
  • Emma's Torch: [email protected]
    • Paid culinary apprenticeship program for refugees, asylees, asylum seekers with work authorization, and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking (with work authorization) who arrived in the U.S. in the past 5 years. Assistance with job placement after completion of program.

Adult Education/Training

ESOL Classes

  • See our English Classes page for information on ESOL classes offered by Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center and other providers.

Computer Classes

  • See our Computer Classes page for information on computer classes offered by Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center and other providers.

GED Classes 

Small Business Resources