Business & Job Skills

Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process.  This is a free service!

Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process.  This is a free service!

Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process.  This is a free service!

Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process.  This is a free service!

Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process.  This is a free service!

The Online Job Search Skills workshop is designed to help participants confidently navigate the digital job market. This program focuses on the essential skills needed to search for and apply to jobs online, with hands-on guidance and practical strategies. Attendees are encouraged to bring their personal laptop or digital device. Participants will learn how to: Use popular job search websites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and state workforce portals Create and manage online job seeker profiles Set up job alerts and filter search results effectively Submit online applications and upload supporting documents Research companies and job openings online Recognize and avoid online job scams This program is ideal for anyone looking to sharpen their online job search skills and take full advantage of digital employment tools.

In this workshop, you will learn the importance and effectiveness of networking and how it can work for you. You will see the importance of relationship building as it relates to your outreach and creating your path to success.

Join the Literacy Council of Frederick County's Mary Snyder to explore the best way to utilize LinkedIn to grow your network and learn more about how you can access free certifications through LinkedIn Learning using your library card. LinkedIn Learning (LIL) now has more than 24,500 courses across business, creative, and technical categories and its AI Role Play feature can help you build real-world communication skills through interactive, simulated scenarios. Learn more in our free workshop in partnership with Urbana Regional Library.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more. Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward. Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success. Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.

Join us for a workshop presented by the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland, designed to help you: Spot sneaky scams and tricks Marylanders are seeing right now Keep your wallet, identity, and peace of mind safe Learn the truth behind “too-good-to-be-true” ads Attendees will also learn how to use BBB tools such as the Scam Tracker, Scam Prevention Guide, and Scam Survival Kit to recognize and report suspected scams.

Show your best self to employers by redesigning and refining your resume and cover letter. With Workforce Services learn how to create documents that truly showcase your talents and expertise. Come join us to create your personal work of art with your resume. This is part 1 of a 4 part series in job search success including: Resume Writing, Networking, Job Search Strategies and Interviewing. 

An SBA representative will be available every third Wednesday of each month to assist with your small business needs. Counseling | Funding | Contracting

An SBA representative will be available every third Wednesday of each month to assist with your small business needs. Counseling | Funding | Contracting

An SBA representative will be available every third Wednesday of each month to assist with your small business needs. Counseling | Funding | Contracting

Bastian of AB arts LLC, a life enrichment company, will be presenting Brunswick Library’s teens with an hour of cooking, yes indeed, without a kitchen. Learn how to utilize basic and affordable electric appliances to create healthy and delicious full meals including dessert. No kitchen experience needed and everything will be provided, simply come ready to cook and eat! This program involves food and allergens may be present. In accordance with county regulations, participants who would like to consume food must be at least 13 years old. This program is for teens in 8th through 12th grades (ages 13-18).