Maryland New Directions

Turnaround Tuesday

Southwest

Turnaround Tuesday trains its participants to act on issues as leaders in their communities and in their workplaces. Through strategic partnerships with employers throughout the Baltimore region, Turnaround Tuesday has put over 600 (and counting!) Baltimore citizens to work in living wage jobs.Every Tuesday, participants, guests, and leaders gather at two training sites. We share our stories, listen to each other, and become leaders as we take part in this second chance jobs movement.

Work For Success

2 week intensive employment preparation program which includes job readiness, job placement assistance, case management services. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to work with placement managers. Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2:30 pm (lunch is provided.) Free. Can provide bus tokens for travel to interviews and business attire.

Jane Addams Resource Center

The Jane Addams Resource Corporation of Baltimore a/k/a JARC Baltimore is a free workforce training program for Maryland residents ages 18 years or older. JARC provides certification training for the those who are interested in becoming a nationally accredited welder or cnc machinist. In addition to providing assistance with certification training JARC provides wrap around services including but not limited to employment coaching, financial coaching, job placement and transportation.Attending orientation is the first step toward moving forward within the program. Once a candidate attends orientation, they will be invited to come in to test. Should the candidate score at a minimum of a 5th grade level for reading and math, they will be invited to interview. The purpose of the interview is to discuss the candidate's professional and personal goals to ensure our program is suitable. And, once the candidate has been interviewed, they will be invited to onboarding to finalize their enrollment. An official start date will be provided once onboarding has been completed.