Posted on 04/09/25
Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2025 – If you’ve recently lost your position as a federal employee or contractor, this message is for you. We understand the uncertainty and stress that can come with sudden job loss—but you are not alone.
The Maryland Department of Labor's Office of Workforce Development is here to offer real support, guidance, and opportunity. Whether you’ve worked in federal service for decades or only a few years, transitioning to the private sector can be daunting. That’s why a specialized, expert-led workshop was created just for individuals like you—to help you not only manage this transition, but grow from it.
This virtual, Google Meet workshop is held every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To join, simply email FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov and you’ll receive a Google Calendar invite to attend.
The “Seeking New Opportunities After Work as a Federal Employee or Contractor” program includes:
Resume Reinvention: Learn how to translate federal experience into compelling private-sector language.
Interview Prep & Job Search Strategies: Tackle private-sector interviews with confidence and discover cutting-edge job search techniques.
Understanding the Private Sector: Navigate the cultural and operational shift with insight.
Career & Skills Assessment: Identify your transferable strengths and passions.
Networking for Success: Build connections that matter.
Business Start-Up Support: Thinking of launching your own venture? They’ll help you get started.
Emotional & Practical Guidance: Tools to stay grounded and positive through the process.
You’ll also gain access to powerful career tools like ResumeAI, Big Interview, and labor market insight via the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE-VOS) platform:
👉 https://mwejobs.maryland.gov
To explore full details and access additional resources, visit the official bulletin here:
👉 Click for Full Program Overview
You’re not starting over—you’re starting forward. And you don’t have to do it alone.
