Displaced Federal Workers Support

Displaced from a federal job? Impacted by downsizing? Montgomery College is here to help!

Losing a job is stressful—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Montgomery College (MC) offers fast, affordable training, career support, and direct connections to local employers to help you transition into a high-demand career quickly and confidently.   

Free Career Services to Help You Land Your Next Job

MC provides free career transition support, including:

• Job Fairs – MC’s upcoming job fairs are a must! Dozens of employers will be at our –
  • April 25:  Rockville Campus - see location.
• Past Events
  • March 29: East County Education Center
  • March 31: Federal Displaced Workers Life Sciences Jobs Fair (watch videonew window)
  • April 2: Germantown Campus
  • April 10: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
• Resume and Job Search Assistance – One-on-one coaching, AI-powered resume-building tools, LinkedIn optimization, and job search automation training
• Career Coachingnew window – Helping you translate federal experience into private-sector opportunities
• WorkSource Montgomery Resourcesnew window

Earn Credit for Your Federal Work Experience

Did you know your work experience and certifications may count toward a degree or certificate? Through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), you can:

• Convert professional experience, military training, or certifications into college credit
• Save time and money by skipping courses you’ve already mastered
• Get a free resume review to determine potential CPL credits

MC students are older than average college students (MC’s noncredit students have an average age of 39)—so you'll be among others returning to school.

Fast-Track Training for In-Demand Careers

Looking to pivot into a new career? Our affordable, short-term training programs can help you get there:

• Information Technology and Cybersecurity – Certifications in IT, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity (CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud, etc.)
• Healthcare and Public Health – Certifications in Medical Billing, Health IT, and Patient Care.
• Project Management and Business Operations – PMP, Lean Six Sigma and leadership training for  corporate transitions
• Education and Teaching
  • Alternative Certification for Effective Teachers – Fast-track to K-12 teaching
  • Early Childhood Education – Scholarships available!

• Human Resources Professionals – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Strong Employer Partnerships to Get You Hired

MC partners with leading Maryland employers, government agencies, and industry organizations to help you secure your next job:

• Partnerships with the State of Marylandnew window
• Partnerships with the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commercenew window
• Partnerships with Montgomery County Economic Development Corporationnew window

Next Steps – Get Started Today!

MC is ready to support you. Here’s how to take the next steps.

• Apply and Register
• Financial Aid
• FA Income Adjustment Appeal
• Workforce Development Sequence Scholarshipnew window

Explore career programs and resources:

• Plan Your Career Path – Use MC’s Career and Program Explorer to find salary and job market information.
• Find the Right Program for You – Explore MC’s credit and noncredit programs.
• Over 50? Discover courses and resources designed for 50+ learners.
• Looking for inspiration? Explore free career and entrepreneur-focused workshops, courses, bootcamps, and guest speaker series at the ignITe Hubnew window.

Get started now!

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