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Stepping Into What’s Next: Local Opportunities for Work & Career in Our Community

There are seasons when life feels like standing at a crossroads—waiting, wondering, praying, and searching. For many in our community, that crossroads includes the question: “What’s next for my work, my purpose, my provision?”


The good news? You are not alone—and you don’t have to navigate that journey without support.


Right here in our region, there are powerful, practical resources designed to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and opportunity.


 Discover Your Path: Career Exploration Workshops


If you’re unsure where to begin, this workshop is like a compass for your calling.

Hosted by Employ Prince George’s at the American Job Center in Largo, this ongoing workshop helps participants uncover their strengths, passions, and possible career directions.

What to expect:

  • Guidance in identifying your skills and interests

  • Identify strengths and career interests

  • Build or refine resumes

  • Prepare for interviews

  • Explore training pathways and certifications

  • Support in choosing a career path

  • Access to workforce professionals who can help you move forward

📍 Location: American Job Center Largo, 1801 McCormick Dr., Suite 120, Largo, MD When: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 10:30 AM


The American Job Center network exists to connect job seekers with real opportunities, offering everything from job listings to professional development and certification programs.



Step Into Opportunity: Local Hiring Job Fair

Sometimes the door doesn’t just open—it swings wide.


That’s the spirit behind the Local Hiring Job Fair connected to the redevelopment of the

Pimlico Racing Facility—a major project bringing real jobs and long-term opportunity.


If you’re ready to move from exploration to connection, this job fair opens real doors.

Hosted by Clark Construction Group, this hiring event is connected to the redevelopment of the Pimlico Racing Facility, a major project bringing jobs and long-term opportunity to the region.

Who should attend:

  • Skilled trades professionals

  • Those seeking entry into construction careers

  • Anyone looking to connect directly with employers

📍 Location: Center for Hope, 5400 Preakness Way, Baltimore, MD

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM



More Than Jobs—A Path Forward

Programs like those offered through Employ Prince George’s are about more than employment—they’re about transformation.


They provide:

  • Free occupational skills training and certifications

  • Career counseling and job placement support

  • Access to industry-aligned programs that meet real workforce needs


This is not just about getting a job. This is about building a future.


 A Word for the Journey

Searching for work can feel like wandering through fog. But resources like these act as streetlights along the way, illuminating not just employment—but direction, dignity, and renewed confidence.

Whether you are:

  • Starting over

  • Transitioning careers

  • Returning to the workforce

  • Or simply asking, “What’s next for me?”


There is help available—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a church, we believe God works not only in sanctuaries—but in résumés, interviews, classrooms, and job sites.


Opportunity is not just something you find. Sometimes, it’s something you walk toward—with faith, courage, and a willingness to take the next step.


Let’s Move Together

If you—or someone you know—are seeking employment, considering a career shift, or simply exploring what’s possible:

  • Share this post

  • Attend a workshop

  • Show up to the job fair

  • Take one step forward


Because provision often meets us in motion.

 
 
 

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