EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S


Associated tags: Intelligence, EPG, Employment, Workforce, Prince George, County

Locations: UNITED STATES, DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US, MEXICO, WASHINGTON, MARYLAND, ADAM, PRINCE GEORGE, MONTGOMERY, DISTRICT HEIGHTS

Employ Prince George's Celebrates Governor Moore's Signing of Key Workforce Development Legislation

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Spearheaded by Senators Jeff Waldstreicher (Montgomery) and Michael Jackson (Prince George's) and Delegates Kevin M. Harris (Prince George's) and Vaughn Stewart (Montgomery), this legislation will provide targeted workforce development resources and support to individuals facing eviction proceedings.

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  • Spearheaded by Senators Jeff Waldstreicher (Montgomery) and Michael Jackson (Prince George's) and Delegates Kevin M. Harris (Prince George's) and Vaughn Stewart (Montgomery), this legislation will provide targeted workforce development resources and support to individuals facing eviction proceedings.
  • "We are thrilled to see Governor Moore's commitment to addressing the critical issues of housing insecurity and workforce development through the signing of House Bill 372 and Senate Bill 354," said Walter Simmons, President & CEO of Employ Prince George's.
  • This vital legislation, championed by Senator Alonzo Washington (Prince George's) and Delegate Adrian Boafo (Prince George's), saw broad support from businesses, nonprofits, Maryland's local workforce development boards, economic development entities, and chambers of commerce.
  • Along with the two landmark workforce development bills, Employ Prince George's secured a total of $850,000 in funding for multiple workforce development efforts.

Employ Prince George's, the American Job Center Community Network and the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board opens a Job & Resource Lab in the Incorporated City of District Heights with Plans to Expand Across Prince George's County

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Monday, April 22, 2024

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employ Prince George's in partnership with the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board, and the American Job Center Community Network (AJCCN) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first American Job Center Community Network Job & Resource Lab in the Incorporated City of District Heights, Maryland.

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  • DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employ Prince George's in partnership with the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board, and the American Job Center Community Network (AJCCN) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first American Job Center Community Network Job & Resource Lab in the Incorporated City of District Heights, Maryland.
  • Over the next six months, the AJCCN plans to open multiple Job & Resource Labs in various locations, further expanding its reach and impact.
  • The AJCCN is actively collaborating with 11 municipalities in Prince George's County to establish additional job and resource labs.
  • "We are excited to bring the AJCCN Job & Resource Lab to District Heights and expand our services across Prince George's County," said Walter Simmons, Employ Prince George's President & CEO.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ALSOBROOKS AND EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S CELEBRATES AND OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZES SECOND CHANCE MONTH AT LUMINIS HEALTH, ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMS FOR RETURNING CITIZENS TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM AND INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The initiative is overseen by the Prince George's County Office of the County Executive's first-ever Returning Citizens Affairs Division and administered by Employ Prince George's, the County's principal workforce development entity.

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  • The initiative is overseen by the Prince George's County Office of the County Executive's first-ever Returning Citizens Affairs Division and administered by Employ Prince George's, the County's principal workforce development entity.
  • This groundbreaking program was born from legislation passed by the Prince George's County Council, with County Executive Alsobrooks allocating $500,000 to its implementation.
  • The County Executive kicked off Second Chance Month inside the Behavioral Health Pavilion at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham.
  • This year, by proclamation, the Office of the County Executive is officially recognizing Second Chance Month in Prince George's County.

Employ Prince George's Launches American Job Center Community Network Membership Portal to Transform Workforce Development in Prince George's County

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Friday, February 23, 2024

LARGO, Md., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employ Prince George's (EPG) is thrilled to announce the launch of the American Job Center Community Network (AJCCN) Membership Portal.

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  • LARGO, Md., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employ Prince George's (EPG) is thrilled to announce the launch of the American Job Center Community Network (AJCCN) Membership Portal.
  • It incorporates state-of-the-art technology that will allow the Employ Prince George's and the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board to efficiently track job seeker services at Prince George's County American Job Centers, train community-based organizations, collect organizational activity and documents, and be a common link of service providers in Prince George's County.
  • "We are excited to introduce the American Job Center Community Network Membership Portal to the public workforce system in Prince George's County," said Walter Simmons, President & CEO, Employ Prince George's.
  • Employ Prince George's and the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board have partnered with Complete Technology Solutions, a Florida-based workforce development technology company, to bring this new system to Prince George's County.

Employ Prince George's Opens Doors to New Building Trades Career Center

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Friday, December 8, 2023

The center will offer career coaching, job readiness training, and be home to training programs and apprenticeships for all unions within the building trades.

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  • The center will offer career coaching, job readiness training, and be home to training programs and apprenticeships for all unions within the building trades.
  • This will be the first affiliated American Job Center to open inside of a building trades union in the United States.
  • The Building Trades Career Center will serve as a principal training and career development location for Employ Prince George's construction and infrastructure workforce development initiatives, spearheaded by the nationally recognized Construction Works Program (CWP) and Apprenticeship Innovation Program (AIP).
  • Walter Simmons, President and CEO of Employ Prince George's, expressed his excitement, stating, "The opening of the Building Trades Career Center marks a significant milestone for the Prince George's County Public Workforce System and the Prince George's County economy".

Employ Prince George's Launches Evidenced Based Career Coaching Initiative to Help Remove Barriers to Employment for Workers-in-Transition

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

In collaboration with education and career coaching nonprofit InsideTrack , the Prince George's County-based workforce development organization will train its team of career advisors and coaches on evidence-based best practices in human-centered coaching to help understand the complex barriers and challenges to re-employment that often face people experiencing job loss or a career transition.

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  • In collaboration with education and career coaching nonprofit InsideTrack , the Prince George's County-based workforce development organization will train its team of career advisors and coaches on evidence-based best practices in human-centered coaching to help understand the complex barriers and challenges to re-employment that often face people experiencing job loss or a career transition.
  • It's an example of the type of worker-centered innovation that can enable us to help every individual overcome obstacles facing them and to find gainful, meaningful, and sustainable employment."
  • InsideTrack's evidence-based coaching methodology has been rigorously tested and refined over the course of more than twenty years, serving more than 2.9 million learners and workers.
  • For more information on Employ Prince George's, please visit employpg.org.

EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF DELIVERING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY WITH A GALA HONORING WOMEN IN THE WORLD OF WORK AND BUSINESS

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Friday, June 16, 2023

On June 24, ­­from 4pm – 9pm, Employ Prince George's will ­host their 5 Year Anniversary Gala at the MGM National Harbor located in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

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  • On June 24, ­­from 4pm – 9pm, Employ Prince George's will ­host their 5 Year Anniversary Gala at the MGM National Harbor located in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
  • During the gala, guests will have an opportunity to hear from various women leaders from Prince George's County, the DC Metropolitan Region, and across the United States.
  • To secure a ticket to the Gala, visit https://tinyurl.com/EPG5yrGala or for sponsorship opportunity for you or your company, visit https://www.employpg.org/sponsorship-opportunity/ .
  • For more information about Employ Prince George's or how to get involved or support the organization, please visit www.employpg.org .

Employ Prince George's Welcomes New Chief Program Officer, Milena Kornyl, and Inaugurates First-ever Chief of Staff, Jeffrey Swilley

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

"I am thrilled to join Employ Prince George's and contribute to its mission of empowering individuals and strengthening the local workforce," said Milena Kornyl.

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  • "I am thrilled to join Employ Prince George's and contribute to its mission of empowering individuals and strengthening the local workforce," said Milena Kornyl.
  • I look forward to working alongside the talented team at Employ Prince George's to make a positive impact on our community."
  • Employ Prince George's is equally delighted to introduce Jeffrey Swilley as the organization's first-ever Chief of Staff.
  • As Chief of Staff, Jeffrey Swilley will strengthen, develop, and provide executive oversight over Employ Prince George's relationships and partnerships with Prince George's County Government Agencies, Prince George's County municipalities, and elected officials.

EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE AMERICAN JOB CENTER MOBILE UNIT TO BRING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITIES IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

LARGO, Md., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Job Center (AJC) Mobile Unit is hitting the road to deliver on-site employment search and career services to communities throughout Prince George's County.

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  • LARGO, Md., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Job Center (AJC) Mobile Unit is hitting the road to deliver on-site employment search and career services to communities throughout Prince George's County.
  • "We are thrilled to launch the AJC Mobile Unit, bringing the career and workforce development resources of our American Job Centers directly to the doorsteps of our community," said Jamie Gunnell, Director, Community Development at Employ Prince George's.
  • The AJC Mobile Unit will also partner with local organizations to provide comprehensive employment services to underserved communities, bringing opportunities for economic empowerment and workforce development directly to those in need.
  • Employers can also utilize the AJC Mobile Unit for hiring events or job fairs, making it a versatile resource for the entire community.

CONTINUING THEIR SECOND CHANCE MONTH COMMEMORATIONS, EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S HOSTS THE SECOND CHANCE MONTH EXPUNGEMENT FAIR

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Friday, April 14, 2023

SEAT PLEASANT, Md., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Held on April 13, the Second Chance Month Expungement Fair at the Cedar Heights Community Center was hosted by Employ Prince George's in partnership with local organizations and community leaders.

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  • SEAT PLEASANT, Md., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Held on April 13, the Second Chance Month Expungement Fair at the Cedar Heights Community Center was hosted by Employ Prince George's in partnership with local organizations and community leaders.
  • The fair is just one of many events that Employ Prince George's is hosting for Second Chance Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about the barriers that individuals with criminal records face when re-entering society.
  • Next, EPG will host the Second Chance Month Job & Resource Fair on April 27, also at Cedar Heights Community Center.
  • For more information about Employ Prince George's and their programs and services for job seekers, visit their website at EmployPG.org .