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Job Seeker Services - Upper Shore American Job Centers

Orientation for Job Seekers - Learn about services provided and partner agencies in the Workforce Center. The orientation will provide you with a number of resources which include information on how to access employment and training opportunities, fax machines, copiers, computers, internet and phones for your job search. You can meet with staff daily for a one on one orientation.

 Services for Veterans - In addition to helping veterans find employment and training opportunities, veteran staff provides vocational guidance, referral to supportive services, and case management services to veterans with significant barriers to employment.

Workshops - A variety of workshops are held monthly in the Centers. Most are open to everyone and others can be accessed by meeting certain eligibility requirements. View the Maryland Workforce Exchange calendar for dates and times.

Job Fairs

Wage and Hour Information - If you are an employee who believes your wages were unlawfully withheld, please view to the "Wage and Hour Remedies" page.

Career and Workforce Information - Local and regional labor force, industry, occupation, and wage statistics and data are available to help individuals and businesses make informed decisions.

Apprenticeship and Training Information is a voluntary, industry-driven program that is sponsored by employers, and employer associations and is jointly by management and labor. An apprentice — an employee — receives supervised, structured, on-the-job training combined with related technical instruction in a specific occupation. Apprenticeship is open to anyone age 16 or older; however, an employer may set a higher entry age. Individuals must be age 18 to apprentice in specified hazardous occupations.

Unemployment Insurance Information

Maryland Workforce Exchange allows you to search for current openings in your community. You can create multiple résumés to apply for posted jobs, research in demand careers, and find occupational training that meets your needs. The Maryland Workforce Exchange is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week from your home computer.

Minor Work Permits

The Maryland Department of Human Resources helps you apply, renew, or learn about various social services offered by the State of Maryland.

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Job Tips & Other Job Search Resources

Office hours can be found on the Upper Shore American Job Centers home page.

If you are working and cannot access our services during these hours, please visit the Maryland Workforce Exchange to access job listings and to post your résumé/job skills online. If you have other questions or comments, please contact us at the appropriate e-mail address or phone number shown below.

Caroline County American Job Center
P.O. Box 400, 300 Market Street, Suite 201
Denton, Maryland  21629
Telephone: 410-819-4549
Fax: 410-819-4503
dlwdaldentonjsoffice-LABOR@maryland.gov
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Dorchester County American Job Center
416-418 Race Street
Cambridge, Maryland  21613
Telephone: 410-901-4250
Fax: (410) 221-1817
dlwdalcambridgejsoffice-LABOR@maryland.gov
Directions

Kent County American Job Center
115A S. Lynchburg Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
Telephone: 410-778-3525
Fax: 410-778-3527
Parking - Limited, Fee - No
dlwdalchestertownjsoffice-LABOR@maryland.gov
Directions

Queen Anne's County American Job Center
125 Comet Drive
Centreville, MD 21617
Telephone:  410-758-8044
Fax: 410-820-9966
Open on Tuesdays Only
dlwdalcentreville-LABOR@maryland.gov
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Talbot County American Job Center
301 Bay Street, Suite 301
Easton, MD    21601
Telephone: 410-822-3030
Fax: 410-820-9966
TTY Number: 410-819-3610
Parking -Yes, Fee - No
dlwdaleastonjsoffice-LABOR@maryland.gov
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