Mayor's Office of Employment Development

CORE Staffing

Cooperative staffing agency for returning citizens (previously incarcerated individuals) that uses temporary work, open occupational-focused education, and shared ownership to achieve the entrepreneurial, educational, and career goals of its members while delivering affordable talent to its clients. We provide businesses with part-time, full-time and per-project talent leasing solutions.

Unite Here Local 7

Hospitality Academy-60 hour training (free) and guaranteed employment for those who complete the program.

Unite Here Local 7 offers returning citizens 3 week job trainings in culinary and 2 week hospitality (hotel housekeeping) training with Industry Wide certifications (AHLEP and SafeServe Certifications). We offer weekly stipends and a laptop upon completion, interview training, and in some cases job placement guarantees with unionized work places.

Baltimore City One-Stop Career Center: Northwest

Specializes in assisting citizens with criminal background issues within its Reentry Center. Services include employment referrals and job search assistance, referrals to training programs, resume preparation and workshops to enhance job seeking skills and work readiness. A wide variety of co-located partners provide barrier removal and skill enhancement services. Free use of computers with Internet access, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, telephones, and a variety of job search resource materials. Free.