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Baltimore | September 7, 2017 – Maryland New Directions (MND), Baltimore’s leader in job training and career counseling, is partnering with a local transportation provider to provide much-needed commercial transportation training and solid career opportunities to Baltimore residents. Trainees who complete MND’s no-cost, 60-hour, 3-week training program and pass a written CDL permit exam will be equipped for behind-the-wheel training provided by our partner, preparing them to earn a CDL-B driver’s license and providing the foundation for a successful career.

MND designed the Commercial Transportation Career (CTC) training program to fill two significant needs: improving the accessibility and opportunity for those who want to work in commercial transportation and helping employers identify and retain high quality CDL-B licensed drivers. Together, these two goals also address and support the overall transportation needs of residents and businesses in Baltimore City.

“MND is proud to address Baltimore’s workforce and transportation needs through our Commercial Transportation Careers (CTC) model,” says Maurice Good, MND Program Director.

If you are looking for a job, thinking of changing careers or want a professional review of your resume, Maryland New Directions will host the Employment Resource and Job Fair on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon at the 2640 Space located at 2640 St. Paul Street in Charles Village. Baltimore Times – May 19, 2017
http://baltimoretimes-online.com/news/2017/may/19/maryland-new-directions-hosts-employment-resource

Maryland New Directions (MND), the award winning non-profit organization, which has provided no-cost employment counseling and specialized career training programs for Baltimore area residents for more than 40 years, slam dunks its way into “Round Four, the Engaged Eight” in Baltimore’s first ever “Brackets for Good” tournament style fundraising competition. Baltimore Times – Mar 24, 2017

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It’s Halftime in Round #1 of the 2017 Brackets for Good Tournament and
the Matt & Matt Show, LIVE from Indianapolis IN, has their first ever guest as Barbara Reed, Director of Development from Maryland New Directions (MND), Baltimore MD, joins us via phone today! (introduced at 2:01)

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Maryland New Directions (MND) has been selected from over 1530 nonprofits across the country to compete in Brackets For Good 2017!
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Baltimore Times – Feb 24, 2017

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There are a number of nonprofit workforce development programs, including MND, providing a beacon of hope despite many challenges, through coordinated strategies and careful implementation – demonstrating that success in this labor market is in fact possible. For over a decade, members of the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC) have supported a growing number of industry focused workforce development initiatives, and the outcomes are notable. Through these efforts, previously unemployed residents are getting industry recognized certifications and jobs with career advancement opportunities at impressive rates. ​MND is proud to be part of the BWFC, partnering to build a stronger workforce. To view the full report released February 2017 visit http://www.baltimorespromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Strengthening-BaltimoresWorkforce.pdf

January 31, 2017 by Jen Marcuson
​Maryland New Directions (MND) was introduced to Brackets For Good last year when they received a postcard inviting them to check out the website. It didn’t take them long to realize the value the forthcoming tournament could bring, and they registered to be among the first competitors in the 2017 Baltimore tournament.

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​MND and its clients are honored to be featured in a new Bank of America ad focused on their philanthropic work. The video includes a number of MND’s clients, showing them in settings like the Port of Baltimore operating a fork lift as well as our classrooms and at our job fair. But perhaps more importantly, the ad highlights the shared values that motivate our work and the importance of corporate investment in local communities. Through our partnership with B of A and the support they provide, the vision of social investment we share is put to work here in Baltimore, creating opportunity and providing a second chance to individuals and communities in need. Check out the video on YouTube!

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Rachel Logan’s interview with MND’s Grace Lee, Clair Watson, and Erika Milenkovic aired on CBS Radio’s Sunday Morning on October 6, 2013. Rachel and MND staff discussed unemployment and job search tips, trends, and resources. And on December 13, 2013, MND clients Dawn Ollivierre and James Jones were featured on WYPR’s morning segment on unemployment. Click to read the piece and listen to the recording!

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Watch our video to see how we’ve been helping job seekers in Baltimore and Maryland for 40 years.

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