By Monty Rivers, Resilient Frederick County at Frederick County Workforce Services

Are you in recovery and looking to jumpstart your career?

If so, then you're in the right place! The Resilient Frederick County (RFC) program is a one-stop shop for the essential tools to improve, learn and grow within today's workforce. One of the gifts of sobriety is the gateway to amazing opportunities. We are here to help you unlock your full potential and set you on the path to success. It is never too late to connect to the career you want. After all, what better time is there then NOW?

What is Resilient Frederick County?

Resilient Frederick County is a specialized program within Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) that supports those in recovery from addiction and provides the tools necessary for rejoining today's workforce. Recovery can be both an exciting yet scary place. Let's face it, getting sober is tough and rewarding at the same time. Whether it’s career building, skills training, funding for training, interview preparation, or resume building, RFC can help you on your journey. The career specialists at RFC are experienced in helping you reach your full potential and providing one-on-one assistance. RFC also works closely with local businesses to help bridge the gap between employees in recovery and employers. Not only does RFC work with those in Recovery, but also helps educate, evolve, and foster healthy relationships between the Recovery Community and local businesses.

How Can Resilient Frederick County Help Me?

I’m glad you asked.

Resilient Frederick County offers amazing opportunities to get you on the right track to career success. Here are some of the services you may be able to take advantage of while working one-on-one with a career specialist:

Assessments to help determine your best career options.
Funding for short-term training and personal support.
Connection to paid or unpaid work experience.
Job Search Assistance (resume building, Interview preparation, online applications, and more)
2-6 Month-Work-Readiness Program. (Recovery to Work Academy)

All the services offered by RFC are based on each person’s eligibility and individualized needs.

Am I a good fit for the Resilient Frederick County Program?

If you need assistance connecting to a meaningful career and can answer yes to ANY of the following questions, you're headed in the right direction.

Are you in recovery from substance use disorder with a minimum of 3 months of sobriety?
Have you, your family or your friends been impacted by substance use disorder?
Are you interested in going into the Human Services field?

If Resilient Frederick County is not a suitable match for you, don’t worry; simply go to FrederickWorks.com and check out additional services offered. Your career journey could be waiting.

Resilient Frederick County - Let's Get Started!

Now, for the easy part! Getting connected is simple.

Often in early recovery, self-doubt, shame, guilt, and fear can hinder you from wanting to take the next step in the right direction. So, let's work together to get you started at RFC. You are not alone.

The key to unlocking your full potential is waiting. Resilient Frederick County is merely providing you with the tools to help you on your path to finding the best career options for you, but the work starts and stops with you!

Fill out this short Inquiry form to get started, and make sure to type RFC in the subject line.