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Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions

Career Transition Support and Job Opportunities

On March 17th, Governor Moore announced that Maryland has partnered with Work for America, a nonprofit that helps state and local governments recruit and retain talent. Through Civic Match, former federal workers and campaign staffers can upload resumes and interests to the platform. Once completed, these individuals will have access to available job postings on the Civic Match platform and governments will be able to review these resumes to identify promising candidates. More information is available on this webpage.

Recruitment events also offer a great way for jobseekers and employers to connect. Governor Moore recently announced a series of hiring fairs in partnership with counties and local leaders.

Additional career transition support and job opportunities can be found below.

Resources for Impacted Workers

  • Maryland offers virtual and in-person services for workers seeking new job opportunities or who need reemployment support. Services include résumé workshops, individualized career guidance, mock interviews, career and skills assessment, job search strategies, support in coping with job loss and job transition, networking support, reemployment workshops, and more.
Information on Career Transition Support
  • These resources are provided through 33 American Job Centers (AJCs) and our specialized Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC). Please see the AJC and POAC websites for hours and locations. For answers to common questions from workers transitioning from federal employment to new opportunities, see this resource guide and FAQ page.
    
  • The Maryland Department of Labor is offering a free virtual workshop every Wednesday (9 a.m. - noon) for former federal employees and contractors who are seeking support to explore new job opportunities. To sign up, email FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov.
    
  • The Maryland Department of Disabilities is hosting a monthly webinar series for former federal workers with disabilities seeking employment. The series occurs 4-5pm on the second Wednesday of each month through December 2025. Dates include:

Public Service Opportunities

We appreciate that you are considering opportunities to serve your community and the State.  Federal workers have years of expertise and knowledge that are an asset to our state. The Moore-Miller Administration is committed to making it possible for public servants who raised their hand to serve our country to stay in Maryland.

In response to Maryland’s FY26 Budget, Governor Moore announced a hiring freeze for the Executive Branch of the State of Maryland.  As such, the State is temporarily pausing recruitment efforts for most positions. 

However, certain classifications – e.g. in public safety or health care – are exempted from the hiring freeze and so are still actively being recruited for.  Applications for these roles are encouraged and you may see the complete list of those active recruitments on this page.

Thank you for your continued interest in opportunities with the State of Maryland.

Other public service opportunities can be found with the Maryland Judiciary, the Maryland Municipal League, or the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Educator Opportunities

Interested in a second career as a public school teacher? Learn about pathways to teacher certification and connections to local school districts and higher education institutions offering teacher preparation programs. Visit Teach.Maryland.gov today!

Private Sector Opportunities

Private sector companies and other public sector employers are hiring in Maryland. Live Work Maryland Job Search highlights job openings in information technology, life sciences, engineering, aerospace, and other high-demand industries. As of February 26, 2025, there were nearly 130,000 jobs posted.