20K Jobs Advertised On New Website Launched By AAWDC

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — A new website has been launched for Anne Arundel County residents seeking employment, particularly when federal COVID unemployment benefits end next month. The new site, located at https://www.aawdc.org/reemployment, includes an interest form for residents looking to get connected to services provided by Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, including career restart boot camps, career workshops and hiring events.

“There has never been a better time to re-enter the workforce,” Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said. “Kids are going back to school, child care assistance is available, employers are searching for talent and our career coaches at Workforce Development have new tools, new training, and direct contact with employers to not only get you hired, but get you on the right career path for you. Go to our brand new website at AAWDC.org/reemployment now.”

Anne Arundel County’s unemployment rate as of June 2021, sat at 5.6 percent, meaning more than 17,000 residents were looking for work at that time. In the past 30 days, more than 20,000 job postings became available in Anne Arundel County. Of those listings, 61 percent advertised salaries of at least $35,000 per year and top industries including healthcare and social assistance (19 percent) and professional, scientific and technical services (11 percent), among others.

AAWDC services for residents looking to reenter the workforce include:

• Career planning and exploration – determine your career path through assessment and exploration if needed, create a career success plan with your career coach.
• Individual career coaching – work one on one with a career coach on your reemployment journey.
• Skills training – occupational skills training and certification at no cost for qualified residents; a large variety of training based on what each resident needs, some examples include CNA/GNA, CompTIA security +, CDL B, construction trades pre-apprenticeship, dental assistance, etc.
• Connection to employment – connect to job openings in the region, attend hiring events held by AAWDC.

AAWDC will host 3 hiring events this month:

• Multi-business hiring event – Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Anne Arundel County Career Center, 613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
• Community hiring event – Tuesday, Aug. 17, noon to 3 p.m. at the Stanton Community Center, 92 W. Washington Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
• Healthcare hiring event – Thursday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County Career Center, 613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090