MOED/Employment Connection Center
Employment Connection Center–office of MOED south of Carroll Park. Mark Hooper is the new Workforce Manager. Mark will share with the services available through the ECC as well as general MOED programs.
Mark started at the ECC at the beginning of December, has worked for MOED for twenty years.
Mark shared a presentation on current and upcoming services through MOED.
Hire Up–transitional jobs program, assists individuals in getting back to work as soon as possible. Funded through the ARPA grant
- Residents receive subsidized employment–$15/hr 13 weeks
- Also receive workforce supports
- Positions are temporary city agency programs–expect program and wage to increase
Train Up–hope to have next month. Free training in Baltimore City industries. Training provided by community colleges and community training programs
Wage subsidy for small minority and women owned businesses–new initiative, subsidized wages for small businesses
Have a rideshare transportation pilot–individuals who are about to begin working will be provided 40 free rides through Lyft until someone receives their first pay stub
All customers are assigned case managers–will provide tokens and bus passes to all clients
Apprenticeships–working to provide more apprenticeship programs
Expanding community job hubs and adding mobile units
Youth programs–Grads2Careers (occupational training), YouthWorks (applications started next month, for youth ages 14-21)
Also offer funding for training–not ARPA funds, clients need to finish in three years and cost can’t exceed $3000
Currently in the process of getting the vendors for the training programs together for the Train Up Program–Mark will find out how those vendors have been selected if they have been already
The ECC is making a significant push on social media to market resources. 1pm on Tuesday (last Tuesday of the month) they share employers they are working with and other services they offer.
Policy Advocacy
Workforce Committee of the SWP has decided as its focus for 2022 to focus on policy advocacy. Have selected two bills that they are focusing on–the Time2Care Act that expands Family Leave and the Maryland REDEEM Act of 2022. Lisa asked the Roundtable members how interested they are in doing any advocacy. Elizabeth will send the advocacy information to the workforce roundtable listserv.
Announcements
Second Chance has numerous positions open across the warehouse. Has been open through the entire covid world. Doing a call out to see if people have any candidates who would be interested.
JOTF is about to publish a booklet on the impact of covid on essential workers. Looking for a new CEO and is planning on a new, expanded job training program for the City. Recently dissolved the partnership with ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) that managed Jumpstart.
NPower is currently hiring: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2877118463, https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2879817225/?refId=rsCXdEv5c5TmVmwLZsOjGA%253D%253D&trackingId=ZGqO8RCRVU5NVIPog2XtnQ%253D%253D
UMMC holds a virtual Wellness Wednesdays for financial literacy that starts on January 26th, every Wednesday from 11:30-1–open to anyone who would like to gather information on financial literacy. Adult Education/GED classes (virtual, collaborating with partners at BCCC). Information session January 25th in the evening.
Habicorps: finally hired a second instructor who started on Monday, now trying to fill additional slots in the program
Cavanaugh House: does sewing and upholstery, offers free transportation, free child entertainment. Recently moved to 1100 Wicomico St. Have a free skills training program and a paid apprenticeship program when someone finishes the training. Also take commissions from the public (upholstering furniture).
Paul’s Place–offering free property management training. Includes a paid internship component. Scheduled to be a 12 week program
Agenda for future meetings
Cavanaugh House
Second Chance
Paul’s Place property management
