Job Seeker Services
Career & Development Resources
Everything you need to look for a job, choose or change a career, develop new skills, or search for just the right school is at your fingertips when you visit a Baltimore County Office of Workforce Development ( BCOWD) Workforce Development Center. Whether you need information, career consultation, training, computer access or other services, our professional and knowledgeable staff will work with you to help you achieve your goals and succeed in today's ever changing job market.
Workforce Development Centers are conveniently located in:
Each Center offers the following services:
Career & Development Resources
- Computer Resource Labs:
Computers are available for preparing resumes, cover letters, practicing computer skills and obtaining access to the Internet and hot job search web sites. - Computerized Job Bank:
Search The Maryland Workforce Exchange which is a comprehensive job search and career development tool, and other job databases which contain thousands of local and national jobs. - Fax and Copy Machines:
Equipment is available to make your job search a breeze. - Individual Work Space with Telephones:
Work space is available to encourage a successful job search. - Labor Market & Career Information:
Information on current labor market trends and growing occupations is easily accessible. - Reference / Resource Library:
Includes newspapers, business journals, magazines, videos and books that will aide your career development and job search activities. - Training & Education Resource Library:
Information regarding Maryland Higher Education Commission approved training providers and courses are readily available. - Veterans Services:
A veterans services representative is available to assist you at the Hunt Valley and Eastpoint Centers. - Workshops & Seminars:
Developed in conjunction with CCBC, seminars provide assistance and guidance on various topics such as: - Writing a Winning Resume, Building the Foundation
- Writing a Winning Resume, The Finished Product
- Looking for Work in the 21st Century
- Mastering the Art of Interviewing
- Career Consultation:
Through a comprehensive employability assessment, our professional consultants can help you identify your skills, interests and aptitudes in order to pursue the career that is just right for you. You will also receive assistance in the development of a productive job search strategy or training agenda that will help you land the career of your choice. - Job Placement Assistance:
All of the tools that you need to locate your desired job are available at the Centers, including referrals to job openings. - Resume Development:
Receive tips and guidance from professional resume writers on how to create or update an effective resume. - Support Services:
Consultants can help identify support services that are available to you while you are unemployed.
Skills Enhancement
Accelerate your job search by obtaining introductory computer skills in:
- Keyboarding
- Access
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
Increase job opportunities through:
- Earning a GED
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes
- Literacy Courses
- Sales & Marketing Seminars
Pursue job specific occupational training that can prepare you for opportunities in line with Baltimore County's labor market demand. Have you considered:
- Allied Health
- Skilled Trades
- Technology
- Transportation
Funds are available to support the training of individuals who meet qualification criteria.
If you have questions about any of our services, please contact the Workforce Development Center nearest you.
Revised April 17, 2008
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