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USG Opioid Overdose Class
USG is partnering with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services to host a one-hour, in-person class on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose by using intranasal naloxone (Narcan) – a medication that is used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Participants will learn:
• What an opioid is
• How to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose
• How to administer intranasal naloxone to reverse an overdose
The class will be conducted at USG on November 6th, from 1-2pm. Class will be held in building III, classroom 3241. Pre-registration is required. Registered participants will receive a FREE Naloxone kit at the end of the class.
The class is open to all members of the USG Community including faculty, staff, and students. Program representatives – please distribute the announcement widely throughout programs.
Registration is now open at bit.ly/USGNarcan25.
See the attached flyer for more information.
Mock Networking Event – October 22
Graduate Prep Series
Montgomery College’s Careers in Criminal Justice Day – Oct. 22nd
Career Fair at USG on Oct. 8th
Below, is a list of companies registered so far:
| Asbury Communities |
| Cohn Reznick |
| Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service |
| Stanley Martin Homes, LLC |
| Robert H. Smith School of Business (4+1 Program) |
| ISS Stoxx |
| Enterprise Mobility |
| Sante Group |
| Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center |
| Northwestern Mutual |
| Green Valley Therapy, LLC |
| Children First Pediatrics |
| QIAGEN |
| Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools |
| Adventist HealthCare |
| Montgomery County Government Department of Correction and Rehabilitation |
| Life Science Wealth |
| Cornerstone Montgomery, Inc |
| Sheppard Pratt |
ODK Applications Are Open!
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for students with disabilities in Fall 2025
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a recruitment program that connects federal employers with college students, graduate students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.
How to Apply: Visit WRP.gov and click “Students Register Now!” to get started! Registration opens August 25, 2025.Who Can Apply? Students and recent graduates can apply to WRP if they:
- have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority. You can apply for jobs using Schedule A if you are a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability or a psychiatric disability.
- are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2023.
Registration and Application Deadline: Registration closes on Friday, October 10. You will need time to gather your resume, transcript, and Schedule A letter to complete your application, so please don’t delay!
Helpful Resources to Help You Apply to the Workforce Recruitment Program (Slides) if the link fails, open in incognito window due to size of the documents
For questions that aren’t addressed on WRP.gov or in the videos above, reach out to Erica Ely, Assistant Director in the University Career Center at eely@umd.edu.
USG Scholarship Application Final Deadline is on Thursday, July 31st!
All students enrolled in USG-credited classes for the Fall 2025 semester can submit an application through the TargetX Student Portal.
Notifications will be sent out within the first two weeks of the Fall semester.
Please visit the USG Center for Scholarships for more information, and schedule an appointment with one of the team members for any questions or assistance with this process.
Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program Applications Open
Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program Applications Open
Current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation are encouraged to apply for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship.
Who may apply?
Students who are current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation who are:
- Accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Maryland public senior institution
- A Maryland resident or graduated from a Maryland high school
- Enrolled full-time or part-time pursuing a course of study or program that would further the recipient’s career in law enforcement.
How do I apply?
Individuals applying for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must submit the online application through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) using the MHEC One App.
Important Deadline
- The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close April 1, 2026.
Service Obligation Requirement
An applicant awarded the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must sign and return a promissory note and service obligation agreement agreeing to begin fulfillment of the service obligation as follows:
- A recipient must work as a police officer as defined in 3-201 of the Public Safety Article in the state for no less than five years during the eight-year period after graduation.
Award
An annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution.
To learn more about MHEC and how we support our students, visit mhec.maryland.gov.