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    DMV Resources

    Maryland Resources for Transition, Reinvention & Community

    Entrepreneurship & Small Business Support

    Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC)
    Business counseling, training programs, peer-group support, and resources to help entrepreneurs — especially women and underrepresented business owners — start or grow a small business.
    🔗 https://marylandwbc.org/


    Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
    Free one-on-one business consulting, training, funding guidance, marketing support, and bookkeeping assistance for new and growing businesses. Ideal for pivot-ventures.
    🔗 https://www.marylandsbdc.org/


    Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC / Think MoCo)
    Business incentives, grants, site-selection support, and programs for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses in Montgomery County.
    🔗 https://thinkmoco.com/


    Montgomery County Small Business Association (MCSBA)
    Local networking, advocacy, training, and relationship-building for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
    🔗 https://www.mcsbamd.com/

    Civic Service, Volunteerism & Public Engagement

    Montgomery County Volunteer Center
    A centralized hub for volunteer and civic-service opportunities across the county — great for staying engaged, building new networks, or giving back during transition.
    🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/


    Business Volunteers Maryland
    Connects professionals with nonprofits for pro-bono consulting, board service, and skills-based volunteer opportunities.
    🔗 https://businessvolunteersmd.org/


    Montgomery Parks Volunteer Program
    Volunteer opportunities in parks, conservation, programming, and community spaces across Montgomery County.
    🔗 https://www.montgomeryparks.org/support/volunteer/

    Maryland – State-Level Job Search & Federal Worker Support

    State of Maryland Job Portal
    The official job board for State of Maryland government positions across all agencies and counties. Ideal for those pivoting into state public service.
    🔗 https://www.maryland.gov/pages/jobs.aspx


    Maryland Department of Labor – Federal Worker Resource Hub
    Dedicated support for displaced federal workers, including job fairs, re-employment services, training programs, and unemployment guidance.
    🔗 https://labor.maryland.gov/federalworkers/

    Montgomery County, Maryland – Job Search & Workforce Development

    WorkSource Montgomery
    Montgomery County’s primary workforce center offering job placement, résumé assistance, career coaching, training programs, certifications, and hiring events.
    🔗 https://worksourcemontgomery.com/


    Montgomery County Government Careers Portal
    County government job opportunities across departments including health, education, transportation, communications, and public services.
    🔗 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montgomerycountymd


    Montgomery County Hiring Initiative for Displaced Federal Workers
    A county program designed to prioritize and support displaced federal employees seeking county government roles.
    🔗 https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hr/recruitment/federal-workers.htmlsible.

    Prince George’s County, Maryland – Job Search & Workforce Development

    Prince George’s County Government Careers Portal
    County-level job openings across agencies including public safety, health, education, human services, and administration.
    🔗 https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/careers


    Prince George’s County American Job Center
    Job-search assistance, résumé workshops, training referrals, re-employment resources, and support services.
    🔗 https://labor.maryland.gov/county/pg/

    District of Columbia – Job Search & Re-Employment Services

    DC Department of Employment Services (DOES)
    Unemployment benefits, Rapid Response services, job-matching, job training, and career-transition support for DC residents.
    🔗 https://does.dc.gov

    Virginia – Unemployment & Career Transition Support

    Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)
    Unemployment insurance, re-employment services, job-matching, and job-training coordination for displaced workers across Virginia.
    🔗 https://www.vec.virginia.gov


    Virginia Career Works – Northern Region
    Career coaching, credential programs, training, and hiring events for residents in Northern Virginia.
    🔗 https://vcwnorthern.com

    Wellness

    The Meditation Museum
    An official wellness partner of RIF2RISE. With locations in Silver Spring, Maryland and Chantilly, Virginia, the Meditation Museum serves as a sanctuary for individuals navigating transition, providing calm amidst uncertainty and tools to strengthen inner resilience.
    https://www.meditationmuseum.org


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