PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. โ€“ย  Job seekers have many different methods for finding employment far beyond the traditional classified ads. The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is sponsoring a free workshop to help businesses create and implement effective hiring practices for todayโ€™s job market and attract top-quality candidates.

The workshop, titled โ€œThinking Outside the Classifieds: Innovative Tips and Tricks for Hiring,โ€ will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 9-11 a.m., at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus. Topics will include:

  • Purposeful job titles and descriptions
  • Innovative outreach methods
  • Services available to job seekers and businesses
  • On-the-job training grants
  • An overview of federal employment regulations

Guest speakers for the workshop are Lindsey Almond, business outreach and development manager for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, and Joshua Welborn of The Welborn Law Firm.

The event is free, though seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a spot, visit www.ecalvert.com.

For information on the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the many services the county offers the business community, contact the department at 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880; or by email at info@ecalvert.com. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook.