May 30th Howard County - FREE - Virtual 50+ Employment Expo!

In response to President Biden's Older American Month Proclamation and Governor Wes Moore's EO, The Longevity-Ready Maryland Initiative: A Multisector Plan for Longevity, Ofelia Ross Ott, Administrator, Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) and her office, OAI, took the initiative to help Howard County's age 50+ jobseekers by partnering with Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) to plan a FREE virtual employment expo for ALL age 50+ jobseekers.

OAI and JCA are excited to tell you about the very first Howard County - FREE - Virtual 50+ Employment Expo on Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.! Click HERE to register.

The employment expo is for ALL age 50+ jobseekers. Registration is FREE but you MUST register at HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org to participate.

Age 50+ or better jobseekers, come and get re-energized about your job search and find meaningful employment opportunities.

The May 30, 2024 Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo successfully links employers with job seekers age 50+ in a fun, informative, and mutually beneficial way. If you are age 50 or better job seeker, you won't want to miss this Expo!

On the day of the Expo, jobseekers, join us from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for the two morning workshops

• 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Resumes & Interviews Tips and Strategies
• 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Using LinkedIn to End Your Job Search, Execute a Career Pivot, Pursue Entrepreneurship or Become a Subject Matter Expert.

Then, from noon to 3 p.m.- network and virtually meet 15 employers hiring 50+ jobseekers like yourself. Register today at HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org.

Participating Employers

1. Centennial Medical Group and First Call Medical Center
2. Didlake, Inc.
3. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
4. Hawkeye Medical, LLC
5. Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks - Therapeutic Recreation Office
6. Howard County Government, HR
7. Howard County Police Department - Crossing Guard Section
8. Howard County Public School System
9. Panda Exteriors
10. Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA)
11. State Of Maryland, BMD
12. Sparksoft Corporation
13. Swiftway Services
14. The Entrepreneur's Source
15. Visiting Angels

At Noon, hear from 15 area employers who hire age 50+ jobseekers! They will talk about their company and openings and answer questions that jobseekers place in Chat during their presentation. After their presentation, they will join Chat to answer any remaining and new questions - they will respond directly to the person who asked them the question. It is a great way for employers and jobseekers to connect!

Everyone must register to attend. Registration is free at HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org to participate.

Questions? Send an email to Ann Happ, employmentexpos@accessjca.org or call (301) 255-4209.

This free virtual employment expo is supported by the Howard County Economic Development Authority, the Howard County Workforce Development, and the Columbia Workforce Center.

The Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are one of JCA's 50+ Employment Programs for ALL age 50+ Jobseekers!

See you Thursday, May 30th at the Employment Expo!

Article updated May 28 2024