THE WORKFORCE WIRE
Newsletter
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November 4, 2021 | Volume 14 |
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Welcome to the Workforce Wire, your monthly connection to all things workforce development and EPG!
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American Job Center National
Harbor Grand Opening
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After a long-awaited debut, on October 19, 2021, Employ Prince George's unveiled the new American Job Center National Harbor. This job center will serve over 10,000 residents seeking employment and the businesses that will employ them. The center is the first Job Center in Southern Prince George's County and the first job center to be located in a Tanger Outlets in the country. It will provide programs for graduating high schoolers, college seniors, residents who need public assistance, residents seeking to increase their employability and employment.
Employ Prince George's has partnered with several nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations to create a centralized location to provide workforce development and education services to Prince George's County residents. Employ Prince George's would like to thank all of the partners, organizations, and individuals who helped bring this job center to Southern Prince George's County.
Together, we are creating pathways, for all individuals, to economic stability!
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Transportation and Logistics Consortium (TALC) Program Launch |
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Employ Prince George's is proud to announce our new Transportation and Logistics Consortium (#TALC) Industry Bridge Program. In partnership with Jobs for the Future (#JFF) and #Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, the TALC program will help residents in Prince George's County, and the surrounding District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia Region (DMV), gain the necessary skills for jobs and placement in the Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Logistics Industries.
With companies facing challenges in finding and retaining workers, TALC will feature traditional in-person training and Prologis' free online training designed to help job seekers develop the foundational knowledge and skills in demand in the transportation and warehousing industries. The self-paced program is available on mobile devices and complements the job placement support services that Employ Prince George's provides. The program will also assist job seekers in obtaining commercial driver's licenses, CDL A and CDL B, to help with a regional shortage of drivers.
Along with online and in-person skills training, the TALC Industry Bridge Program will assist returning citizens (ex-offenders) and disconnected youth (young adults ages 18 - 24 not enrolled in educational programs and unemployed). TALC will pay eligible participants $15 - $20 per hour for up to 35 hours per week. Participants will get paid while working to develop their work experience and skills and get paid for their skills training hours.
The Transportation and Logistics Consortium program is available today. To learn more about the initiative and enroll, please visit: www.EmployPG.org/TALC or contact us at WSD@co.pg.md.us and 301-618-8445.
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Read more about the Transportation and Logistics Consortium (TALC) program in a featured article authored by the Wall Street Journal. |
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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 | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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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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Prince Georgians deserve an efficient experience when engaging with their local government, which is why the Office of Community Relations adopted a new collaborative system. This system has made submitting service requests and finding information easier than ever. Residents can now submit service requests 24/7 through the new mobile app, desktop web portal, or by calling the PGC311 Call Center. And that’s not all! Here are some key features:
- Real-time updates: Previously, when you submitted a service request, you would get a message letting you know the request was submitted and then wait for someone to service your ticket. Now, you'll be able to submit your service ticket and receive real-time updates about when your ticket was received, the expected completion date, and an alert after the ticket is completed and closed.
- Knowledge articles: You’ll now have short articles that will help you process your service request and let you know what you need to do to be sure there is no delay in completing your request. We will also feature articles that allow you to quickly get answers to commonly asked questions.
- Easily submit a service request: When submitting your service request, you can now submit pictures to help us better understand what needs to be serviced and where.
The goal of the County is to continue providing residents with exceptional service and bring new technologies to help them easily engage with the County government. The office of Community Relations wants residents to be Prince George’s County Proud, so feedback is welcomed. If you’d like to learn more, please visit ocr.mypgc.us/PGC311.
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One-Stop Re-Entry Resource Fair |
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"Second Chances are not given to make things right, but to prove we can be better even after we fall."
At the Prince George's County One-Stop Re-Entry Resource Fair, hosted by The Bridge Center at Adam's House, Prince George's County proved that everyone, no matter their past, deserves access to viable wages, respect, economic stability, and a second chance! Employ Prince George's is proud to have been able to serve at such a well-needed event in Prince George's County.
Thank you to all the organizations and resources that attended and greeted Prince George's County's returning citizen population with words of advice, access to training, and pathways to success!
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Workforce & News Highlights |
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OXON HILL, Md. — Prince George's County unveiled a new American Job Center at the National Harbor Tuesday to serve over 10,000 residents seeking employment and businesses every year.
The center, located in the Tanger Outlets shopping center, will provide programs for graduating high schoolers, college seniors, residents who need public assistance, residents seeking to increase their employability, and residents seeking employment.
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Prince George’s County leaders on Wednesday highlighted their efforts to preserve housing for working men and women who are unable to pay the region’s sky-high rents.
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks visited a Langley Park neighborhood, which includes a property of nearly 600 garden-style apartments, situated about a half-mile from the future Purple Line light rail.
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Flush with options and frustrated after laboring through lockdowns, workers are feeling a sense of possibility. Some are resigning. Some are waiting for a prime gig. Others are flexing their muscles — requesting raises or remote work options — while still clocking in. Employers are noting the jump in demands and in some cases catering to it, during a shift in power they realize may be long-lasting. |
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Employ Prince George's (EPG), the premier workforce development non-profit entity of Prince George's County, announced its new Transportation and Logistics Consortium (TALC) Industry Bridge Program. In partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF) and Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, the TALC program will help residents in Prince George's County and the surrounding District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia Region (DMV), to gain the necessary skills for jobs and placement in the Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Logistics Industries.
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Congratulations to our very own Henry “Mr. Pete” Goodson for being recognized by the Bridge Center at Adam’s House, Employ Prince George’s, Prince George’s County Re-Entry Advisory Board (RAB), and Prince George’s County Residents and Community Service Providers for the great work he does on behalf of returning citizens, veterans, and transitional Aged Youth!
Mr. Pete is a beacon of light at Employ Prince George’s, and we are so honored to have him as a member of our staff and team!
Thank You, Pete Goodson, for your dedication to serving others!
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5 Tips to Stand Out in a Job Seeker’s Market |
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The good news – it is a job seeker’s market. Job seekers are demanding higher salaries and more flexibility, and, in many instances, getting both. The challenge, however, is that the talent pool is highly competitive. Below are five tips I’ve developed for standing out in the interview process in this highly competitive market so you can hopefully land your dream job, on your terms.
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"How well do you believe Prince George's County attracts new businesses to the region?" |
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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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Employ Prince George's | EmployPG.org |
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