Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith unveiled a new network Monday that provides a single contact point between businesses and job candidates from five county employment programs. Employers can call the network hot line and instantly access unemployed and underemployed candidates.
“The Baltimore County Employment Network gives employers an opportunity not only to find motivated, skilled employees, but in many cases, to give these job seekers a second chance,” Smith said in a statement.
The hot line is free for employers and job seekers and businesses can earn up to $2,400 in tax credits per eligible worker, and free employee bonding is available to employers for up to six months, according to program literature. For job seekers, county officials will help provide transportation, job education and retention services.
The network draws from participants in the county?s Workforce Development Centers, Family Employment and Support Program, Job Network, Work Release Program and Winning Fathers Program.
