1. Upper Shore Workforce Development
Providing
Business Services and
Resources
A partner in the one-stop demand-driven solutions for businesses and job seekers
Division of Workforce Development
& Adult Learning
Upper Shore Workforce Development

2. Our Mission & Vision
It is our mission at the Maryland One-Stop Career Centers to
remain committed to supporting the economic stability of the
State by linking businesses and the work force, while also
providing high-quality, customer-focused employment
services. Like you, we are working towards an environment
of full employment, where jobseekers are able to access
meaningful and sustaining employment. We also want to see
our businesses and industries able to access a highly-skilled
workforce within the Upper Shore region.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

3. Where Business and People Connect for FREE
Job Seekers Businesses/Employers
 Job search assistance  Job listings
 Resume writing  Provide current market
 Interview skills training information
 Basic computer skills  Business tax incentives
training
 Matching Partner services
 Specialized training. Etc.
Labor market clearinghouse of information and services
Upper Shore Workforce Development

4. HOW ARE OUR PROGRAMS
ACCESSED?
One-Stop Career
Centers are a network
of offices around the
state which provide
employment search
assistance, training
assistance and
employer support.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

5. What We Can Offer
Statewide access today’s top workforce talent and
staff for your business.
Web-based job search system
Post, manage and gain maximum exposure for your
job openings 24 hours a day/7 days a week on the
Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE).
Utilize the MWE to pre-screen job applicants.
In office pre-screening available
Upper Shore Workforce Development

6. What We Can Offer
Mini job fairs
Space for interviewing potential employees.
Find current economic and job market stats. to
make future projections with DLLR’s Labor
Market Information.
Create a safe workplace with Maryland Occupational
Safety and Health.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

7. Maryland Workforce Exchange
www.mwejobs.maryland.gov
An online Job Data Base where potential employees/job seekers register to search for
employment.
A tool for employers/businesses to list available jobs (free of charge) and make
linkages with skilled employees!
Upper Shore Workforce Development

8. OTHER WEB-BASED SERVICES
at
www.dllr.state.md.us
Use our Occupational and Professional
Licensing website to apply for licensing
electronically.
Use our site to access local and statewide
labor market data.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

9. Federal Bonding Program
What is a Fidelity Bond?
A fidelity Bond is a business insurance policy that
protects the employer in case of any loss of money or
property due to employee dishonesty. It is like a
“guarantee” to the employer that the person hired will
be an honest worker.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

10. Federal Bonding Program
Who is eligible for the Fidelity Bond?
Ex-offender with a record of arrest, conviction or
imprisonment; anyone who has been on parole or
probation, or has any police record Recovering
substance abusers; persons rehabilitated through
treatment for alcohol or drug abuse.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

11. Veterans Programs
We have structures in place for regular and ongoing
visits to businesses, veterans-specific providers and
partners across the region on behalf of the veterans
population needing employment services to include
private sector companies, local chambers of
commerce, county correctional facilities and libraries,
federal contractors, etc.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

12. Veterans Program
The veterans staff will attempt to encourage
veterans to upgrade their job skills through
training and educational opportunities, and
make linkages to businesses/employers.
Veterans are linked to other pertinent resources.
Specialized services are offered to veterans with
disabilities.
Upper Shore Workforce Development

13. HOW to REACH US...
Business Resource Representative for
Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties:
(410) 822-3030
for Talbot and Dorchester: (410) 901-4242,
for Caroline: (410) 479-819-4495
Mike Neil, Veteran’s Services
(410) 822-3030 ext. 304
mneil@dllr.state.md.us
Upper Shore Workforce Development

14. Upper Shore Workforce Development
Five Offices Locally in the One-Stop Career Centers
Caroline County Dorchester County
300 Market Street 627 Race Street
Denton, MD 21629 Cambridge, MD 21613
410-819-4549 410-901-4250
Queen Anne’s County Kent County
125 Comet Drive 601 High Street
Centreville, MD 21617 Chestertown, MD 21620
410-758-8044 410-778-3525
Talbot County
301 Bay Street, Suite 301
Easton, MD 21601
410-822-3030
Upper Shore Workforce Development