Department of Social Services
Making It Work (MIW) Program
- Is a five week job readiness program for Food Supplement Program (formerly Food Stamps) recipients.
- Aims to prepare participants for work by providing assessment, adult education, enhancing job search skills, effective interviewing strategies and encouraging effective communication.
- Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Young Parent Support Center on 201 Back River Neck Road in Essex.
- Provides each participant with a Coordinator who assists with referrals to outside agencies, identifying goals for the future, and working on strategies to achieve these goals.
- Offers bus tokens, job placement assistance and on-site child care for ages six weeks - four years.
- Orientation takes place on Fridays, which is required prior to starting the program.
Contact
Please contact Denise Olson, MIW Coordinator at 410-853-3875 or Nataleen Wilder, Food Stamp Employment and Training Worker at 410-853-3380 for further questions and/or future referrals.
Revised April 12, 2012
