Further Assistance

Job & Career Center Classes

Job and Career Center classes are scheduled regularly at the Central Library. Check the schedule of classes.

Career Clinics & One-on-One Appointments

Library customers of Enoch Pratt can attend Career Clinics or sign up for appointments with job-seeker coaches at Central Library and select branch libraries. Call the branch listed in the calendar, or contact the Job & Career Information Center for more information or to make an appointment.

Workforce Development Agencies

• American Job Career Centers are a statewide network that provides employment, education, and training services to both individuals and employers, all in one place.
• Maryland Workforce Exchange is specifically designed for job seekers, students, case managers, employers, training providers, workforce professionals, and others seeking benefits and services. The system provides fast access to a complete set of employment tools in one website.

Benefits, Permits, & Licenses

Vocational Training

The following sites contain information on a variety of vocational schools:

• Business, Trade, and Technical Schools: Information on private vocational schools in all 50 states.
• Private Career Schools in Maryland: A list of schools arranged by career category. Includes a consumer's guide for students. Provided by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
• ShawGuides on the Web: Search the ShawGuides site for cooking schools, photography schools, golf and tennis schools and camps, and arts/crafts workshops. Includes information on costs, admissions, and courses.

The Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation maintains a list of approved occupational training programs and providers. Qualifying individuals registered through an American Job Center can get funding through the Workforce Investment Act to enroll in one of these programs:

• Allied Health Professionals
• Tourism/Hospitality/Culinary Arts
• Information Technology
• Design & Applied Arts/Communications
• Business Management & Admin. Services
• Law Enforcement/Legal Studies
• Trades
• Cosmetology/Barber
• Engineering & Related Technologies
• Commercial Vehicle Operation
• Child Development / Education
• Adult Education and Literacy Training

Taking a Vocational Exam or Test

Practice taking tests online with the Career & School Test Preparation database from Enoch Pratt Free Library. Test Study Guides are available in the Job & Career Information Center in the Central Library.

Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation Licensing

• Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation handles licensing for 24 occupations and professions including barbers, cosmetologists, home improvement and HVAC contractors, among others.
• Childcare Program Professionals are licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Health Professional Licensing
• Day and Residential facilities, substance abuse centers and laboratories are inspected by the DHMH Office of Healthcare Quality.
• Teachers and library staff are certified by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• If you are seeking jobs in these fields, explore the current State Licensing or Certification Requirements.

Applying for Maryland Unemployment Insurance Benefits

• File for unemployment insurance benefits online through the BEACON One-Stop application.
• What You Should Know About Unemployment Insurance in Maryland (PDF).