Maryland New Directions, Inc.
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Direct beneficiaries per year: 300
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Assist clients in our computer lab with job search, resume writing, and typing skills.
Geographic areas served: Baltimore City
Mission:
To provide comphrensive career counseling, employment assistance, and post-employment support to people who are in life and career transition.
Results:
Since 1973, Maryland New Directions has served over 130,000 individuals looking to become self-sustaining through employment.
From 2008-2012 in our Career Focus program alone, 1,527 low-income Baltimore residents received career services and skills training and among them, 712 job-ready clients obtained employment. 86% of those employed retained their jobs for at least 1 year with average earnings of $11 per hour.
From 2008-2012 in our Career Focus program alone, 1,527 low-income Baltimore residents received career services and skills training and among them, 712 job-ready clients obtained employment. 86% of those employed retained their jobs for at least 1 year with average earnings of $11 per hour.
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Empowering Minds Resource Center
04/26/13
Maryland New Directions is constantly adapting and improving their program to better serve the needs of their clients. It has been a pleasure to take part in their Connection Fridays and Mock Interview events; each time I meet with their clients it is apparent how much training and time the staff ...
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skmarkley
04/24/13
I am so very proud to volunteer for Maryland New Directions (MND). I have worked with MND clients helping to develop resumes and practicing interviewing skills, and look forward to sharing my career story at a Connections Friday in May. I cannot say enough about this well-managed, energetic and ...
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RobMac
04/24/13
I found out about Maryland New Directions recently when I was invited to speak at a Connections Friday event. The experience was so moving that I asked many others from my business network to share their stories at future events. Also I have joined the fundraising committee to help the ...
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