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Our Job Search Center Provides
Free job search information Three convenient locations Convenient hours of operation Well-trained & helpful staff Public computers with high-speed Internet, fax, copier Free classes and seminars Proctoring On-line tutoring, testing and exam preparation
Job Search Websites
Government Jobs – Southern MD online contains MD state jobs, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County jobs, Charles County Public Schools, College of Southern MD, Indian Head (IHDIV, NSWC) NAVAIR, St. Mary’s County Recreation and parks, and USA Jobs Southern Maryland Classifieds is a local website that targets the tri-county area The St. Mary’s County Technology Handbook lists more than 200 technology firms and dozens of supporting organizations Federal jobs NAS PAX River Federal jobs nationwide Department of the Navy Civilian Human Resources NAVAIR Department of the Navy Acquisition Intern Program Tri-County Library jobs St. Mary’s College Human Resources St. Mary’s County Public Schools Human Resources
Education
St. Mary’s County Public Schools – Adult basic education; GED instruction and classes for adults for adult English Language Learners. College Entrance Exams Maryland High School Assessments SAT ACT College Information Maryland Higher Education Commission College of Southern Maryland Southern Maryland Higher Education Center St. Mary’s College of Maryland Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Patuxent River Campus College Board Petersons Search 4 Career Colleges US News – Education College View Scholarship/Financial Aid Information St. Mary’s County Library- See the “Scholarships- Fellowships and Loans” database under the “Education” heading. FAFSA CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE St. Mary’s County Business, Education, and Community Alliance, Inc.- Apply for numerous local scholarships with just one application. Fastweb Financial Aid Student Aid Maryland Higher Education Commission College Board College Answer Petersons Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: Students & Families Super College Americorps Annual College Fair- Held every September at the Hollywood Fire Department, this event provides information on colleges throughout the US, as well as scholarship information.
Career Information
CareerOneStop Your pathway to career success. Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. O*NET OnLine Detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more. mySkills myFuture Choose a job you’ve had and explore careers requiring similar skills. My Next Move Find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on your interests and level of work experience. Occupational Outlook Handbook Information about hundreds of different types of jobs and careers. Wall Street Journal- Career Journal Daily updates of critical news, features and trends that are relevant to the job market. The Riley Guide A collection of online sites and services to help with your job search. CareerBliss Find information on millions of job titles and companies, research salaries, search local job listings, and more. Job Hunter’s Bible Companion site to the “What Color is Your Parachute?” books. Find information on job hunting online, writing resumes, and finding the career that’s right for you.
Maryland One Stop Career Center
This local government office is for all your employment needs providing free access to copiers, faxes, phones, computers, videos, books, workshops, and resume writing assistance for job search needs. Joseph D. Carter Multi-Service Center Room 1037, 23110 Leonard Hall Drive P. O. Box 282 Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301.880.2800 Fax: 301.475.4106 Maryland Workforce Exchange enables you to create and maintain your resume, search current job openings, and other career resources.
Other Resources
St. Mary’s County Literacy Council Volunteers help adults with reading, comprehension, writing, and basic math skills. They also work with foreign-born students who need to learn English as a second language. Located in the Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 Phone: 301.863.4847 Email: stmalit@somd.lib.md.us   St. Mary’s County Library Online Tutorials Cover technology topics, ie. computer basics, email, Microsoft Office, etc.