Learn about Medicare, Employment Programs and More

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Montgomery County SHIP Presents Understanding Your Medicare Choices 
Join SHIP for free monthly Medicare seminar at County libraries. The Montgomery County SHIP Director, Rafael Espinoza, will present expert, unbiased information about the choices you need to know about before enrolling in Medicare. You will learn about what coverage you need, how enrollment periods work, and how to avoid penalties. 

There is no registration requirement.  Visit the website at:  
https://medicareabcd.org/events/list/

Tuesday, September 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, Maryland 20895
Phone:  240-773-9515

Wednesday, September 27th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20902
Phone:  240-777-0678

Montgomery County SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and information by certified counselors to new and current Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers.  SHIP can be contacted by phone at 301-255-4250 or email:  SHIP@AccessJCA.org.
Website:  www.MedicareABCD.org


The Career Gateway Provides Affordable Job Search Training for 50+ Job Seekers
September 11, 13, 14, 18, 20 (Interactive and Online)
Upcoming Session:  October 30, November 1, 3, 6, 8

Are you over 50 and looking for a new job?  The Career Gateway Program, which is funded by Montgomery County and delivered by JCA, can help you hone your resume, polish your networking and interviewing skills, and use Internet job search resources more effectively. Each session of the Career Gateway features 30 hours of small-group classroom instruction over five days, comprehensive take-home materials, practical exercises, and a long-term mentor – all for only $75. Sessions run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Optional employment-related tech classes are also available. Sessions and tech classes will be an interactive, Zoom experience. Don’t be intimidated by online instruction. We’ll train you and will work through this together. 

Registration is limited and is on a first come, first-served basis.  For more information and to register for an upcoming Career Gateway session, please contact Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or Jodie.Rasch@AccessJCA.org.  
Website:  https://AccessJCA.org/Career-Gateway/


Participate in a Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Tuesday, September 19th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Are you age 50+ and looking for employment opportunities?  Changing careers?  Looking for new opportunities? Take part in the upcoming Employment Expo.

The day starts at 10:00 am for two morning presentations created by experts.  Then, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, hear from area employers who are hiring.

All Montgomery County employers with at least three openings and Federal/State/MoCo governments are encouraged and welcome to participate. Registration is required for jobseekers and employers at virtualexpos.accessjca.org. Send questions to SeniorExpo@AccessJCA.org or call 301-255-4209. 

Future Montgomery County Expo Date:  Tuesday, November 14th