
Washington County: Career Expo @ HCC




AI Workshop 1
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Canva Made Simple
Canva can be a free, easy-to-use tool to help create professional-looking graphics, flyers, and social media posts in minutes. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to customize templates, stay consistent with your brand, and apply quick design hacks that save you time while making your business look polished and professional. Walk away with the know-how to create eye-catching marketing materials.
Finding & Keeping Good Employees
This workshop covers how to attract the right people, write better job postings, and create a workplace that makes employees want to stay even if you can’t offer the biggest paycheck.
Google Business Profile Hacks
Your Google listing is often the first impression people get of your business. In this workshop, you’ll learn quick tricks to optimize your free profile, get more reviews, and stand out in local “near me” searches without spending a dime.
Interviewing the Right Way
Bringing in candidates is just the first step. This session will cover practical interview questions, effective techniques, and legal do’s and don’ts so you can confidently evaluate applicants and make the best hiring decisions for your business.
Leadership
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Putting Chat GPT to Use
This session will show you how to use ChatGPT for everyday business tasks. Learn how to save time by drafting social posts, emails, and customer responses in minutes, brainstorm fresh marketing ideas, and even outline policies or job descriptions. You will learn practical, real-world examples you can start using right away to lighten your workload and focus on growing your business.
Small Business Cash Flow Made Simple
Cash is king and knowing how to manage it can make or break your business. This session breaks down cash flow into simple, practical steps that help you keep money coming in, control what’s going out, and stay prepared for seasonal ups and downs.
Social Media in 20-Minutes a Day
Learn how to make social media work for you without it taking over your life. This fast-paced session will show you simple tools, posting ideas, and time-saving hacks to boost your visibility and connect with local customers in just minutes a day.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS!
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Member: $75
Includes: 6ft table with option for premium booth upgrade and business logo on all materials.
Premium Upgrade: +$50Non Member: $125
Includes: 6ft table and business logo listed on materials.
Workshop Sponsor: $250
Listed as workshop sponsor on all materials, can provide merchandise or information to share with attendees.Networking Breakfast Sponsor: $1,500
Listed on all materials with logo on a pop-up banner in the room.Connection Collector Sponsor: $500
Logo on card in event booklet, as well as stickers used to mark the game card. Can provide business merchandise to be awarded with the prize.Workshop Drawing Sponsor: $500
Logo on all QR Code spots, may provide merchandise to be awarded with the prize.
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AI Workshop 1Canva Made SimpleFinding & Keeping Good EmployeesGoogle Business Profile HacksInterviewing the Right WayLeadershipPutting Chat GPT to UseSmall Business Cash Flow Made SimpleSocial Media in 20-Minutes a Day
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS!
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July 9, 2025 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm


The Western Maryland Consortium proudly celebrates Recovery Month by wearing purple and honoring those who have lost their lives and those who continue to seek recovery. As a Recovery-Friendly Workplace, we strive to exemplify good corporate citizenship in our communities. Our mission is to spread education, reduce stigma, and empower individuals to achieve their educational and employment goals, ultimately leading to long-term recovery and self-sufficiency.



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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 …
Jack
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Lisa