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Transition Planning
Preparing for Employment by Volunteering
Volunteers Rock!
What? You say you can't find a job?
Have you thought about volunteering?
Here are some good reasons to volunteer:
- You gain valuable work skills.
- You get to explore an area of interest.
- You make a contribution as a volunteer "worker".
- Volunteer work looks good on your resume.
- Your volunteer supervisor can become a reference for you.
- Sometimes volunteer work leads to paid work.
Lots of people get started by volunteering. Maryland Department of Disabilities Secretary Catherine Raggio couldn't find a paying job when she was 17 years old. She began volunteering at the rehabilitation center where she had spent time as a child. Her volunteer work inspired her to become a speech pathologist. Two years later a paid summer position was created for her in the Speech and Hearing Department at the rehabilitation center. |
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Program Spotlight
Maryland Workforce Exchange
The Maryland Workforce Exchange Virtual One Stop System (MWE-VOS) is an automated, internet-based system created to expand access to information about jobs, training, and workforce support throughout Maryland. MWE-VOS connects agencies, programs, and services electronically to assist employers and individuals in making the right decisions for future success.
MWE VOS Features:
- Job postings from across the Internet
- The most powerful job search engine available
- Career tools allowing job seekers to effectively find jobs that match their skills, values, and interests
- User-friendly options to assess the local labor market
- Industry-leading Resume Builder
- Comprehensive information on education, training programs, and financial aid
- State-of-the-art interface for employers looking to advertise jobs and recruit talent
Getting Started:
First, the jobseeker will need to create a profile by visiting the MWE VOS website at mwejobs.maryland.gov to register. All of this can be done at any computer, at no cost and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After the user creates a profile, he or she can upload/create up to 10 resumes and cover letters, browse job openings, view online training videos and apply for jobs online. The user can also receive job alerts related to their interest and explore educational opportunities.
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Upcoming Events
2012 Maryland Transition Conference
Save the date for this year's transition conference scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Comfort Inn and Conference Center in Bowie, Maryland. The program this year will be directed to youth with disabilities and their families.
Please check the Maryland Transitioning Youth Website periodically for updates, including registration. |
