For job seekers and employed persons: MOED provides citizens easy access to resources that can connect them to jobs and help them build careers

The Career Center Network
Four community-anchored One-Stop Career Centers offer employment preparation, job search and placement assistance, skill training opportunities, educational support, and access to computers and computer training – along with special support for veterans, disabled persons, senior citizens, youth and those who have been incarcerated. More than 22,000 city residents use the services of the One-Stops.

The Workforce Reception Center A full-service career center specifically for Baltimore residents who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Workforce Reception Centers’ job readiness seminars, “dress for success” workshops and supported work experiences help move people from welfare to work.
(Services offered only by referral from the Baltimore City Department of Social Services)

Digital Learning Labs
Self-paced computer training labs located within the One-Stop Career Centers offer a full menu of instruction to novices and more experienced technology users.

Ex-Offender Employment Initiative
In addition to providing job placement and training services to ex-offenders at the One-Stop Career Centers, MOED plays a significant role in facilitating the Mayor's Re-Entry and Re-Integration Steering Committee, a citywide effort working to address the many challenges ex-offenders face linking to jobs after their release.

For businesses: MOED’s Employ Baltimore strategy provides businesses with a pipeline to qualified, skilled job candidates and supports businesses in retaining and developing their employees. A cadre of Employ Baltimore business services representatives offer area businesses customized workforce solutions including outreach and recruitment, applicant prescreening, assessment and testing services, tax credit information, training funds for new or existing employees, and human resources support. Training funds are available through several programs:

Customized Training is an employer-driven program that helps businesses train and hire people to fit their job-specific needs.

Maryland Business Works enables small businesses and/or businesses in growth industries to upgrade the skills of their existing workers.

Outplacement Services are provided through a coordinated, comprehensive approach to help businesses support employees affected by mass layoffs and promote their quick re-entry to the workforce. MOED provides access to job placement, skills training/retraining, unemployment insurance and many other services.

For youth: MOED provides youth the tools they’ll need to succeed in 21st century careers

Comprehensive youth centers Teens can visit several locations across the city to tap into academic support and career development programs.

An “innovation” high school
The Academy for College and Career Exploration (ACCE)
is a small, Baltimore City public high school which combines challenging academics with internships, work experience and college preparation. Developed in collaboration with The Johns Hopkins University, Institute for Policy Studies and other partners, ACCE offers students an extensive menu of career awareness and exposure activities, which enhance students’ learning experience. ACCE opened in fall 2004, and its first graduating class in 2008 featured an 88% college acceptance rate.

School to Careers
FUTURES Works in-school youth receive the support and advocacy they require to stay in school and gain necessary employability skills. These Baltimore City public school students are exposed to employment opportunities and work-based learning experiences, while being shown the connection between academics and careers. The individualized attention they receive help them stay on the right path through high school graduation.

Summer jobs program
YouthWorks is Baltimore City’s summer jobs program for area teens. Each year YouthWorks connects thousands of youth, ages 14 to 21, to “learn and earn” experiences.