ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore this morning attended Seeking New Opportunities After Work as a Federal Employee or Contractor, a virtual workshop hosted by the Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning.

The workshop is a free, 3-hour, expert-led session for individuals who are impacted by the federal transition and is designed to provide assistance, strategy, and confidence to transition into the next stage of their career. The event is part of the Moore-Miller Administration's action to support Maryland’s federal workforce and contractors.

To open the workshop, Governor Moore provided remarks to reinforce and uplift the administration's commitment to supporting federal workers. The governor thanked attendees for choosing public service and expressed solidarity despite the uncertainty that surrounds this unprecedented time.

More than 250 individuals registered to attend today’s workshop. Maryland Department of Labor Professional Outplacement Assistance Center Director Suja Joseph acted as primary facilitator.

The Maryland Department of Labor will continue to present Seeking New Opportunities After Work as a Federal Employee or Contractor weekly on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Workshop topics include understanding and translating skills to the private sector landscape; providing guidance and tips on applying for state jobs; career and skills assessments; effective job search strategies; interview preparation; resume reinvention; networking for success; and more.