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Maryland's American Job Centers (AJC) provide free career counseling, resume writing help, job search assistance, skills training referrals, and unemployment claim support at locations throughout the state. Call 410-767-2000 or visit dllr.state.md.us/employment to find the nearest center. Located centrally at 500 N Calvert St, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Services are free to all job seekers. Bring your resume, ID, and job history information. AJCs also connect women to paid training programs and industry certifications.
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Maryland Workforce Exchange is the state's official job board connecting women with employers, job training opportunities, and labor market information. Create a free account at mwejobs.maryland.gov to search job listings, post your resume, access career assessments, and find training programs. The portal is integrated with the American Job Center system so career counselors can also access and update your profile. Available 24/7 online. Call 410-767-2000 for help setting up your account.
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Dress for Success Greater Baltimore provides qualifying women with free professional clothing for job interviews and offers career coaching, job retention programs, and networking support through the Going Places Network. Call 410-837-3540 to schedule a clothing appointment. Located at 200 E Lexington St Suite 100, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. To receive clothing, you must be referred by a partner agency such as a workforce center, shelter, or job training program. Career programs are open to all women.
410-837-3540 · 200 E Lexington St Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21202 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
YWCA Greater Baltimore offers free job readiness training, digital literacy classes, and career development programs for women seeking employment or career advancement in Baltimore. Programs cover resume writing, interview skills, computer skills, and connecting to job opportunities. Call 410-685-1130 for program schedules and enrollment. Located at 128 W Franklin St, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Programs particularly serve women returning to the workforce, women leaving DV situations, and women without a college degree.
410-685-1130 · 128 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21201 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
The Maryland Small Business Development Center provides free business consulting, training workshops, and market research assistance for women starting or growing small businesses in Maryland. One-on-one business advising is free and confidential, covering business planning, financing, marketing, and operations. Call 410-767-6552 or visit mdsbdc.umd.edu for a consultation appointment. Located at 7100 Baltimore Ave Suite 402, College Park. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm. Part of the SBA-funded SBDC network.
410-767-6552 · 7100 Baltimore Ave Suite 402, College Park, MD 20740 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake provides free job training, career coaching, resume writing, and employment placement services for women seeking work in the Baltimore area. Programs cover customer service, healthcare, IT, and other in-demand fields. Call 410-837-1800 for program enrollment. Located at 222 E Redwood St, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm. Services are free for qualifying individuals. Goodwill also operates retail stores in Maryland where job seekers can gain work experience.
410-837-1800 · 222 E Redwood St, Baltimore, MD 21202 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
The Maryland Women's Business Center is an SBA-funded organization providing training, mentoring, and resources specifically for women entrepreneurs in Maryland. Services include business plan development workshops, access to small business loans, financial coaching, and one-on-one mentoring from experienced business owners. Call 301-315-8096 or email info@marylandwbc.org for service information. Located in Rockville. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Free and low-cost services available for qualifying women-owned businesses at all stages.
301-315-8096 · Rockville, MD · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
CareerOneStop is the US Department of Labor's free career, training, and job search portal helping women find jobs, explore careers, and locate training programs. Tools include a job search aggregator, salary data by occupation and location, a training finder, resume guide, and American Job Center locator. Access all tools free at careeronestop.org — no registration required. Call 1-877-872-5627 for help using the portal or finding your nearest in-person job center.
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America's Job Centers (also called American Job Centers or One-Stops) are 2,400+ federally funded career assistance centers located in every state providing free in-person career counseling, resume writing help, job search assistance, and training referrals. Services include connecting women to registered apprenticeships, WIOA-funded training, and employer partnerships. Find the nearest center at careeronestop.org. Walk-ins are welcome at most locations. No income limit to receive basic career services.
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The US Department of Labor Women's Bureau promotes good jobs, equal pay, and workplace equity for working women through research, policy advocacy, and public education. Their website provides data on women's earnings by occupation, guides on workplace rights, and resources on childcare, paid leave, and equal pay. Visit dol.gov/agencies/wb to access publications, find local resources, and learn about women's workplace rights including protections for pregnant workers and nursing mothers.
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Dress for Success is a worldwide nonprofit providing free professional attire, career coaching, and job retention support to women entering the workforce. To receive clothing, you must be referred by a partner agency such as a shelter, workforce program, or social services provider. Career development programs including the Going Places Network are open to any woman seeking employment support. Find your nearest affiliate at dressforsuccess.org. Services are entirely free for qualifying women.
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Bottomless Closet provides free professional interview clothing, career development workshops, and networking support for women seeking economic independence. Clients receive two sets of interview-appropriate outfits at no cost, plus access to job readiness workshops covering interview skills, resume writing, and professional communication. Referrals from social service agencies are typically required for clothing services. Visit bottomlesscloset.org for locations and referral requirements. Career workshops open to qualifying women.
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Year Up is a free, intensive one-year career training and corporate apprenticeship program for young adults ages 18-29 who are seeking high-quality careers in technology, finance, and business operations. Participants receive a weekly stipend while earning college credits through partner university coursework and completing a 6-month corporate internship with employers like Amazon, JPMorgan, and Google. Visit yearup.org to find program locations and application deadlines. No college degree required to apply.
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Goodwill Industries provides free job training, career counseling, resume writing, and job placement services at Goodwill workforce development centers nationwide. Programs cover customer service, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and digital skills training. Find your nearest Goodwill career center at goodwill.org. Services are free for qualifying individuals with barriers to employment including single mothers, individuals with disabilities, and returning citizens. Goodwill retail stores also provide transitional employment opportunities.
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Women Employed is a Chicago-based advocacy organization working to improve the economic status of women through policy advocacy, workforce research, and career navigation services. Their programs help low-income women access job training, education, and career advancement opportunities. Women Employed advocates for policies including childcare funding, paid leave, and equal pay legislation. Visit womenemployed.org to access career navigation resources, research reports, and advocacy tools for women's economic equity.
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SCORE provides free, confidential business mentoring and education workshops for entrepreneurs nationwide, including women starting or growing businesses. Volunteer SCORE mentors are experienced business professionals who provide one-on-one guidance on business planning, financing, marketing, operations, and scaling. Find a local SCORE chapter or schedule a virtual mentoring session at score.org. Workshops and webinars are free. Over 10,000 volunteer mentors in 300+ chapters nationwide. No charge for mentoring services.
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The US Small Business Administration Office of Women's Business Ownership funds Women's Business Centers in every state that provide free and low-cost training, counseling, mentoring, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs. WBCs serve women at all stages of business development from idea stage to established companies. Visit sba.gov to find the nearest Women's Business Center and learn about SBA loan programs for women-owned businesses. Services available to all women interested in starting or growing a business.
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