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Maryland Re-Entry Initiative - Workforce Development & Adult Learning

Providing Job Resources to Returning Citizens

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What is the Maryland Re-entry Initiative?

Find the Reentry Navigator who serves your area. (Word)

The State-wide Maryland Re-entry Initiative is designed to assist individuals with criminal backgrounds by…

  • Increasing their employability
  • Providing equal opportunity and access to employment resources

How does the Maryland Re-entry Initiative work?

The Maryland Re-entry Initiative provides…

What are the services at Maryland’s American Job Centers?

While all of Maryland’s American Job Centers can provide services to individuals with criminal records, the Northwest American Job Center at Mondawmin Mall features tailored services for those returning to their communities. Services include access to expungement information, job training and resume assistance.

Northwest American Job Center (Re-entry Center)
Mondawmin Mall, Suite 302
2401 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Telephone: 410-396-7873
Fax: 410-523-0970

For more information about resources in your area, contact the American Job Center nearest you.

How does the Federal Bonding Program help jobseekers and businesses?

The Federal Bonding Program provides Fidelity Bonds to employers who hire individuals with criminal records and other high-risk applicants. Federal bonds may serve as “peace of mind” for those who hire returning citizens who are otherwise qualified despite “risk factors” preventing them from being hired. Information regarding the Federal Bonding Program is available at any of the State’s American Job Centers.

Federal Bonding brochure

What other resources are provided by the Maryland Re-entry Initiative?

Coordinated staff training available through the Initiative for government and community-based organizations includes…

  • OWDS National Certifications
  • Offender Employment Retention Specialists
  • Re-entry Employment Specialists

For more information about resources in your area, contact the American Job Center nearest you.

Department of Labor
Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning

1100 North Eutaw Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Telephone number: 410-767-2173
E-mail address:
dldwdworkforcedevelopment-labor@maryland.gov