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Western Maryland Consortium Workforce Alliance

Providing informational, educational & job training services for residents of Western Maryland.

Providing Education and Job Training Services to Support the Workforce Development of Western Maryland.

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Job Seekers

From creating career pathways to resume help, our job search services are designed to help job seekers prepare for and obtain full-time, permanent, and sustainable employment.

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Businesses

Providing a talented, capable workforce to fill available positions in the region is just one of the many ways we work to support local businesses and drive economic growth.

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Young Adults

A variety of services surrounding education, work experience, and more. Please call to determine your unique eligibility requirements and pathway.

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Job Seekers

From creating career pathways to resume help, our job search services are designed to help job seekers prepare for and obtain full-time, permanent, and sustainable employment.

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Businesses

Providing a talented, capable workforce to fill available positions in the region is just one of the many ways we work to support local businesses and drive economic growth.

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Young Adults

A variety of services surrounding education, work experience, and more. Please call to determine your unique eligibility requirements and pathway.

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Who We Are

The Western Maryland Consortium is Here to Help You Achieve Success

The Western Maryland Consortium is an entirely grant funded regional workforce development agency dedicated to assisting the general public in the Washington, Garrett, and Allegany counties of Western Maryland. Our mission is to facilitate skill enhancement and employment opportunities across the region, effectively providing the residents of Western Maryland the ability to obtain full-time, sustainable employment that guarantees a self-directed and fulfilling lifestyle. Total WIOA The total of all WIOA grant funding available for Fiscal Year 2025 is $3,343,182. WIOA grants are fully funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a combination of grants covering multiple years.

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    Services

    Services Offered for Western Maryland Residents through the Western Maryland Consortium

    Career Guidance

    Insight and resources provided by certified staff members designed to empower you along your career path.

    Resume Writing

    Stand out from the crowd, highlighting valuable skills and unique abilities on a resume carefully crafted by one of our Certified Professional Resume Writers.

    Case Management

    Personalized support and guidance tailored to your unique journey and abilities, provided every step of the way.

    Skill Training

    Hands-on experience and training in in-demand industries in the region to prepare you personally and professionally.

    Resource Lab

    An assortment of resources from internet access, technology, and phone lines - all provided with the guidance of a staff member capable of answering questions and providing leads.

    Testing and Evaluation

    Tailored assessments provide clarity and direction for your professional journey, including pathways to GED/Diploma attainment.

    Job Search Preparation

    Guidance designed to optimize job search and return in a highly digital world. Navigating job search engines, identifying trigger words, and more.

    Recovery Friendly Workplace

    Maryland’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) model offers a framework for employers to support employees and their communities that struggle with facing mental health and substance use challenges.

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    • Jack is a 16-year-old, 2nd year participant in the Summer Youth Program (SYP). While Jack succeeded well at his first-year placement, it is amazing to see what happens when the employer and youth are a great match. See what Jack’s mom, Fern, has to …

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      Jack

    • 3rd Street Diner is a local Oakland, Maryland business that has been around since the early 1970’s under various names. The Diner has been under its current name for 7 years and under the current ownership for the past 3 years. For the past 4 …

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      Employer – 3rd Street Diner

    • Working with the Western MD Consortium has been a huge asset to our business, and I am very grateful for all the support they have provided us for years. Starting an independently and locally owned Solar company in Cumberland we faced significant …

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      Energy Select Solar + Solutions Testimonial

    • Maria arrived from El Salvador in 2013 with little knowledge of the English language. With such an immense limitation, she paved the way for herself and her children by taking up work in two pizza shops to make ends meet. Referred to the Consortium …

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      Maria

    • I will always be grateful to you because thanks to you, I am achieving a dream that I never imagined I would achieve. I arrived at your work office by accident, and you helped me at the same time. I will always say "that thanks to you I will get …

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      Grateful

    • After almost two decades as a production specialist with a local brewing company, Lisa was unexpectedly laid off. She arrived at WMC in hopes to explore her options and was connected with a Career Counselor who assessed her circumstances, goals, and …

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      Lisa

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