Workforce

Below are organizations offering assistance with Workforce.

College of Southern Maryland

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is proud to be a valuable partner and resource to the companies, organizations, and industries that call the area home. The college plays a vital role in helping meet the demand for skilled, capable, and knowledgeable talent in a wide variety of fields and in strengthening the economic vitality of a diverse and changing region. Founded in 1958, CSM offers a high-quality, affordable education, with both academic credit programs and non-credit courses and programs in workforce development and continuing education. The WorkForce Center at CSM develops customized training solutions to fit any size employer while maximizing business potential.

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Departments of Social Services (DSS)

The Departments of Social Services (DSS) in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties work with eligible county residents to develop and promote job skills and employment preparation for a wide range of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled job-seekers. As part of these efforts, the DSS’ are actively seeking opportunities for customers to participate in internship positions in local businesses. Internships may be paid (by DSS) or unpaid and the DSS’ will provide ongoing coaching and support to the interns.

Charles County DSS
Shannon Hunter
Shannon.Hunter@maryland.gov
410-286-7429

Calvert County DSS
Wendy Tonic
Wendy.Tonic@maryland.gov
443-550-5927

St. Mary’s County DSS
Kelly Kantz
Kelly.Kantz@maryland.gov
301-247-4926


Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

DORS helps Maryland businesses recruit and keep qualified, valuable employees and serves as a resource on disability and employment matters.

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Maryland Department of Labor

The Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) coordinates Maryland’s workforce programs ensuring that businesses have skilled employees needed to be competitive in today’s global, state, and local economies. Whether the economy is weak or strong, the Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning offers no-cost, solutions-based services across the business cycle.

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The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland

The Tri-County Council for SOMD & SOMD JobSource provides access to training grants, recruitment support, and skilled local talent to regional businesses. Talent includes adult, summer and youth interns.

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“The Tri-County Council for Southern MD has been a tremendous help over the past 6+ years helping us find the candidates we need to hire and setting up the interviews holding recruitments for us. Thank you for all your hard work.”

Mike Latham, Owner of Mike’s Works