Changing lives

Through Employment

EMPLOYERS

If you're looking to hire skilled and qualified candidates for your staffing needs, look no further! Maryland New Directions' graduates are ready! ​

CLIENTS

Are you ready to take the next step in your career path? If you are looking for professional training, certifications and a dedicated career coach, at no cost, enroll with Maryland New Directions today!

SUPPORTERS & VOLUNTEERS

Interested in changing lives, one job at a time? If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, and believe everyone deserves to work and earn a living wage, we have many options for you!

Maryland New Directions Leads the Way

Maryland New Directions (MND) is a 50-year-old award winning non-profit organization offering no-cost employment coaching and specialized career training programs for Baltimore area residents, ages 18-60 years of age. MND works with an average of 300 unemployed and underemployed motivated individuals each year, most of whom face obstacles finding a job, advancing with their current employer, or establishing a new career. 

Our holistic approach and valuable employer partnerships create the opportunity for long-term careers with outcomes that include industry recognized credentials, a living wage, and an impressive average employment retention rate of 82.5% (1 yr) for our graduates.

When a person successfully completes one of Maryland New Directions’ programs, they are empowered to obtain, increase and retain employment. It’s not just good for our training graduates and their family, it’s good for the whole community!


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MND at a Glance

49 years of coaching and training people facing life and career transitions to overcome barriers, restore self-belief and acquire the skills and tools needed to secure employment.

Since 1973, MND has served

In fiscal year 2023....

men and women in Baltimore
enrolled in training
industry certifications earned
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average starting wage

What they Are Saying About Us

David Parker

"Coming to MND allowed me to get the tools I needed to get a job"

Sean Manigault

“After the program, I felt rejuvenated. I had a better outlook on life.”

Nasir Bruce

“I see a lot of people in my neighborhood who are out of work and struggling with poverty, The MND program gave me something to look forward to.”

Barcell Richard Dickerson

"When I was hired, I felt very much relieved"