Employment & Enrichment

Whether you want to find employment, a great volunteer role or enrichment opportunities –  Montgomery  County has lots of options and resources.

• Employment and Job Search Support
• Enrichment
• Vital Living Network's Guide to Lifelong Learning Opportunities In Montgomery County for Older Adults (pdf)

 

 

Employment and Job Search Support:

• WorkSource Montgomery American Job Centers provide a variety of employment and support resources to assist job seekers. Call 301-929-6880 (Wheaton) or 240-406-5485 (Germantown).
• Senior Community Service Employment Program - The JCA Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides on-the-job training for low-income men and women age 55 and older who live in Montgomery and Frederick counties, Maryland. Trainees receive minimum wage while working at charities and government agencies to build their skills and resumes while delivering valuable community service. Call 240-395-0918.
• 50+ Employment Expo - Thousands of mid-life and older jobseekers network with area employers and community resource organizations, get a free resume review and learn new job-search skills. Watch for news about the next annual 50+ Expo on the Jewish Council for the Aging's website at www.AccessJCA.org/senior-employment. There is no charge to attend and no pre-registration is necessary for job seekers.
• Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) offers career resources. Visit online or call240-777-0035.
• The Career Gateway - The JCA Career Gateway! program includes intensive training, take-home materials, a long-term mentor and individual attention for computer-savvy jobseekers age 50 or older, for a modest fee. Call 301-255-4215 or visit online .
• Legacy Leadership Institute on Public Policy - Sponsored by University of Maryland, connects residents 50 and older who are interested in seeking new careers or have an interest in learning about Maryland legislative operations.
• Older Workers are Here to Stay - This online guidebook by JCA and Washington Jewish Week provides tips and techniques for landing a job.  

Enrichment:

• Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute – offers intellectually stimulating opportunities for age 50+ residents.  This includes Workforce Development & Continuing Education courses, for skill development, professional certifications and employment advancement.  Students age 60+ pay fees only. Contact Natasha Sacks at Natasha.sacks@mongtomerycollege.edu or call 240-567-1828. 
• Montgomery County Public Libraries offers free online courses in software, technology, creative, business skills, web design, photo editing, test preparation, job search, grant writing, creative writing and much more. These courses include both Gale and Lynda.com offerings.
• Golden ID Program, University of Maryland, College Park offers classes to residents age 60 and older who are retired, or work 20 hours a week or less, and are not seeking a degree.  Golden ID students are not charged tuition, but do pay a partial, part-time undergraduate student fee. They can enroll for up to three tuition-free college classes on a space-available basis. Visit online or call Toya Garrett-Williams (301) 314-8250 for more information.
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• Senior Leadership Montgomery is an eight-month program of Leadership Montgomery for newly retired adults, or those considering retirement, who want to learn more about Montgomery County and available volunteer opportunities. If you have additional questions, call Alison Levingston at 301-881-3333.
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Johns Hopkins University offers an opportunity to continue learning at the university level. Courses include the arts, literature, culture and history.  For more information, visit website or call 301-294-7058.
• Adult Living and Learning Seminars are offered at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington and Leisure World. Contact Jennifer Smith at jsmith@benderjccgw.org or 301-348-3778.
• Live & Learn Bethesda is a non-profit organization offering enrichment classes to adults of all ages. Go online or call 301-740-6150.
• Transition Network, Washington DC – Capital Area Chapter provides a unique array of events and activities tailored to meet the needs and interests of women age 50 and older.
• Washington Adventist University's School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers tuition discounts for adults age 60 and older.  
• Washington Metropolitan OASIS offers classes, volunteer opportunities and more for adults age 50 and older. Call 301-469-6800 x 211 for more information.