United Way Job Training & Financial Opportunities
For SNAP Recipients and Volunteers Who Want to Help Them
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These United Way programs help people who are SNAP recipients prepare, train for, and get jobs that pay the bills—and help them learn how to better manage money and finances.
Empowerment
JOB PREPARATION Staff and volunteers will work closely with you and champion your efforts to help find, interview for, and get a job.
What You’ll Get
Requirements
Training in the skills you need to find and obtain a job Staff and volunteers who will support you in your job search—and once you get a job! One year of follow-up services Uniform for employment (if required) Childcare assistance
Maryland resident Active SNAP case No TANF GED or high school diploma, or entering a GED class 18 years or older Job preparation training Meetings on money management Meeting with our financial coach
FOR MORE INFORMATION: please call Demetric Gillespie Sr. at 443-695-7902 or 410-895-1521 or email demetric.gillespie@uwcm.org
Demetric Gillespie, Sr. Workforce Development Outreach Coordinator
OUR PROGRAMS: Click for more information, dates, and other details.
Enroll in free training programs to help you get a job with local hospitals and assisted living facilities. LEARN MORE.
JOB TRAINING
Want to learn how to manage your money better? We can help! This free program is open to all Baltimore City residents with SNAP benefits. LEARN MORE.
MONEY MANAGEMENT
A program that was designed to provide additional professional and personal support for students completing the program. LEARN MORE.
Workforce Development Champions Volunteer Program
VOLUNTEERS needed
United Way of Central Maryland | 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 340, Baltimore MD 21230 | 410-547-8000 | uwcm.org
JOB Training
Money Management
volunteer
Enroll in free training programs to help you get a job. Train for a job as:
CNA/GNA (Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant)
Starting salary: $12.00/hour Class dates: Choose from weekday or weekend classes WEEKDAY/EVENING DATES: 01/25/2021 - 03/05/2021 and 05/03/2021 – 06/11/2021 WEEKDAYS: Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EVENINGS: Monday-Friday from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WEEKEND DATES: 01/30/2021 - 04/18/2021 and 05/08/2021 – 07/25/2021 WEEKENDS: Saturday-Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All classes are held at The Soul of Medicine Training Center, 5011 Arbutus Avenue, Baltimore, 21215
CMT (Certified Medical Technician)
Starting salary: $12.50/hour
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Starting salary: $14.00/hour Class dates: 02/16/2021 – 05/28/2021 (Tuesday and Thursdays) All classes are held at The Soul of Medicine Training Center, 5011 Arbutus Avenue, Baltimore, 21215
Phlebotomy
Starting salary: $14.00/hour Class dates: 03/15/2021 - 04/12/2021 and 05/24/2021- 06/14/2021 All classes are held at The Soul of Medicine Training Center, 5011 Arbutus Avenue, Baltimore, 21215
Medical Coding and Billing (must have GED)
Starting salary: $17.00/hour Class dates: 03/10/2021 - 04/28/2021 All classes are held at The Soul of Medicine Training Center, 5011 Arbutus Avenue, Baltimore, 21215
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Starting salary: $21.00/hour
Registered Nurse (RN)
Starting salary: $24.00/hour Offered through a local community college Contact Demetric Gillespie below for more information
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Create a personal budget for how you want to spend your money and achieve your financial goals.
Want to learn how to manage your money better? We can help! This free program is open to all. In this short program, you’ll learn how to:
Understand your paycheck. Before you can start spending, saving, and investing, you need to know how much money you make. Set aside money for an emergency fund that covers at least three months of basic living expenses—for peace of mind, and to help make sure a financial set back doesn’t overtake your life. Make a plan to pay off debt. Paying off loans on time—or ahead of schedule—can save you a lot of money. Save for a big expense, like a car, a home, or school. The sooner you start saving, the less you’ll have to put aside each month. Find out what your credit score is and how to improve it. Plan for retirement—the earlier, the better!
You’ll also work one-on-one with a financial coach to help improve your financial situation. Group meetings Choose from: Every 3rd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. OR Every 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. You’ll receive a Zoom Link for the meetings when you register for program.
What is the Workforce Development Champions Program? The Workforce Development Champions Program is designed to provide additional professional and personal support for students completing the program. Each program track will have their own Champions program so that students can be paired with Champions that are most aligned with their professional and career interest. Who is a Champion? A Champion is a United Way volunteer that is interested in “reaching back” to guide and support our workforce participants while in their training programs as they work towards certification and employment. What is the process? Champions will be matched with a current participant as they prepare to enter the training program of their choosing. Once Champions and participants are paired, participants will be expected to initiate contact with their Champion and both will complete an agreement form that establishes personal and professional goals for the student. Both will be expected to communicate at minimum twice a month via phone, virtually, or in person. Champions will also be expected to complete a waiver for their participation. Who can be a Champion? We currently offer trainings in the healthcare and childcare fields. If you currently work in these fields or have experience working in these industries, we would love to have you volunteer with us!
