Success Stories

Meet Eric R.

May 13th, 2021

Eric Richardson on his Welding Job Tired of working retail jobs for most of his life, Eric Richardson Jr. wanted a change. With many stores closing in 2020 because  of the COVID-19 pandemic, he wanted a secure future that allowed for the possibility of starting his own business. 

Meet J'Nay

Apr 24th, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, J’Nay Jones, like many others, was let go from her job. While scrolling Facebook for job leads, she came across the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) virtual recruitment show. MOED was recruiting for ...

Meet Daja

Mar 31st, 2021

Daja Thomas

Daja Thomas received her high school diploma from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 2020.  Finishing high school was not an easy journey for Daja. Taking care of her child, working overnight at FedEx, and trying to go to school full time was too much.

Meet Wild Leaf Beverages

Mar 17th, 2021

MOED Employee referral at Wild Leaf Beverage In early 2020, during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wild Leaf Beverages was having difficulty recruiting candidates to fill various positions in their warehouse. The warehouse manager Mario Williams, reached out to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development in June 2020 to inquire about employment assistance programs for businesses in Baltimore City. 

Meet Brooke

Feb 15th, 2021

Brooke Vaughn

Brooke Vaughn grew up in West Virginia and moved to Baltimore in 2012 to be with other family members. “I had dropped out of high school at 16 and when I moved to Baltimore I knew the first thing I had to do was to get my diploma,” Brooke said. “So that’s what I focused on.”

Youth Profiles

Sep 9th, 2020

Jada Gardner, is a 2019 Grads2Career graduate. She is currently using her CNA/GNA training as a Home Health Aid with Johns Hopkins and as a Patient Care Tech at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
Jada Gardner

“I finished all the classes between August and October 2019 and then I did my clinical internship with FutureCare,” Jada said. I’m also taking classes at BCCC, working toward a degree in social work. I tell my friends, find your strength and invest in yourself.”

Meet Quaire

Jul 21st, 2020

Quaire“I met Mr. Marvin and he said he had a job for me. So I took advantage of it.
There’s nothing out here on the streets for me but death or jail,” Quaire said. 

Meet Devin

Jan 20th, 2020

Meet Devin

After being charged with a handgun violation eight years ago, Devin Ross’s employment opportunities were limited.

Meet Michael W

Jan 14th, 2020

In 2013 Michael was arrested for illegally possessing a firearm and was arrested again the following year for possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with intent to distribute. With such serious crimes on his record, he was having difficulty finding employment.

 

Meet Jacqueline

Jan 10th, 2020

Jacqueline Opher Photo

Jacqueline Opher’s first visit to the Mobile Workforce Center was in June 2018, when she noticed the bus parked at the Erdman Shopping Center. She was considering leaving her job and wanted to learn about other employment opportunities. 

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