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 the Job & Career Information Center for more information or to make an appointment.

Career Clinics and One-on-One Appointments

Workforce Development Agencies

• The Governor’s Workforce Investment Board sets workforce-related policy statewide.
• County/Regional Workforce Investment Boards direct workforce-related activities in Maryland’s counties and regions. Find the Workforce Investment Board near you.
• One Stop 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.
• English Nanny and Governess School - Private school for training and placing professional nannies and governesses. Located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
• 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 a One Stop 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, and 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).