Opportunities and Resources for Displaced Federal Workers
The University System of Maryland (USM) values the expertise of federal employees and contractors and their contributions to our region. Our universities hope to support those affected by recent layoffs and other federal actions by offering resources to assist those who are pursuing new employment or preparing for a career transition.
Work for the USM
Our 12 universities employ more than 40,000 people across Maryland and are currently hiring across a broad range of job categories.
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Become a Maryland Educator
- USM Teacher Certification Pathways. College graduates can work as a conditionally certified teacher in Maryland while earning full certification. Our universities provide several streamlined pathways to teacher certification.
- Master of Arts in Teaching: Bowie State University | Coppin State University |
Frostburg State University | Salisbury University
| Towson University
| UMBC
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Online Master of Arts in Teaching | University of Maryland Global Campus
| Towson University
- BMore Teacher Certification Pathway | UMBC
- Pathways to Teaching | University of Maryland, College Park
- Additional USM Education Degree Programs. Our universities offer a full spectrum
of undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of education to help aspiring and current teachers launch their careers, earn certification, and prepare for career advancement.
- Employment Opportunities at Local School Systems. Maryland's K-12 schools are actively seeking college graduates to join their team.
Local school systems have openings for teachers, counselors, IT specialists, business operations personnel, and other professional staff members.
- Other Teaching Resources. For more information about pathways to the teaching profession,
visit Teach Maryland, Teach Baltimore,
or the Maryland State Department of Education.
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Build Skills for a Career Change
The USM supports the region's workforce by providing learning opportunities that help workers accelerate their professional growth and navigate career transitions. In addition to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, our universities offer certification programs and professional
development courses to help professionals upskill or reskill in a fast-changing economy.
Many universities offer fully online programs for the convenience of those who need a flexible schedule.
The USM's regional higher education centers in Montgomery County, Hagerstown and Southern Maryland give residents convenient, affordable access to select undergraduate and
graduate degrees and professional certificates from the universities listed above. When you complete your coursework, your chosen university awards your degree.
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Explore Alumni Career Services
Alumni of USM universities have access to their institution's career services, such as career counseling, practice interviews, networking events, job fairs, and alumni job boards.
In addition, our universities' alumni associations frequently offer professional development events and opportunities to network with your fellow alumni.
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Additional Resources
Inspired by the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website, several USM universities have set up information sites to help displaced workers navigate university-based services and resources tailored for federal employees.
