What Employ Prince George's does

Employ Prince George's is a quasi-government 501c3 nonprofit workforce development organization incorporated in 2018, operating as the principal workforce development entity for Prince George's County Government and serving as the staff, fiscal agent, and administrative agent of the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board. The organization administers over 14 workforce development programs supported by more than 20 funding sources, primarily WIOA Title I federal allocations, with total program funding of $15,209,311 disclosed for Program Year 2023/Fiscal Year 2024. It operates two physical American Job Centers in Largo and Laurel, Maryland, and convenes the American Job Center Community Network of 290+ member organizations spanning community-based organizations, faith-based groups, libraries, educational institutions, and businesses.

The organization's product portfolio is organized around three core pillars — Job Seeker Services, Business Services, and Youth Services — supplemented by six Industry Bridge Programs (Construction Works Program, EPIC for IT, Hospitality and Accommodations Institute, Capital Area Healthcare Alliance, Professional Services Institute, and Transportation and Logistics Consortium), three demographic-targeted programs (KEYS for youth, Pathways to Success for returning citizens, Career Pathways For All for immigrants and refugees), and the Talent Development Fund and Apprenticeship Innovation Program. Underlying technology is minimal: EPG does not disclose proprietary technology and relies on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) Virtual One Stop system for job matching, supplemented by Eventbrite for workshop registration and Constant Contact for email communications.

Revenue mechanics are entirely non-commercial. Services to both job seekers and employers are provided free of charge. Operating budget derives from federal grants (primarily WIOA Title I), state and county pass-through funding, and modest corporate sponsorships at fixed tiers ($1,000 to $10,000). The organization does not generate traditional sales revenue and is not subject to commercial churn dynamics, functioning instead as a publicly funded administrative entity that serves as the connective tissue between government workforce policy, employers in the Washington Metropolitan Area, and Prince George's County residents seeking employment and training.

Name

Employ Prince George's

Legal name

Employ Prince George's Incorporated

Website

https://employpg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Employ Prince George's is a quasi-government 501c3 nonprofit serving as the principal workforce development entity for Prince George's County Government, administering 14+ workforce programs and serving 25,000+ job seekers and 936 businesses annually through career centers and a 290+ member community network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Job seeker training
• Career counseling programs
• Employment placement services
• Occupational skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Largo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal/State Funding: Employ Prince George's operates as a 501c3 nonprofit primarily funded through government grants. For Program Year 2023/Fiscal Year 2024, total funding was $15,209,311, comprising $8,947,654 in federal funds and $6,261,657 in non-federal funds. The organization administers over 14 workforce development programs supported by more than 20 funding sources, primarily WIOA Title I funds.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization accepts monetary donations to provide tools, equipment, career clothing, and support services for job seekers. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels: Diamond ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), and Supporter ($1,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Employ Prince George's is a quasi-government 501c3 nonprofit that serves as the principal workforce development entity for Prince George's County Government, administering 14+ workforce development programs through 20+ funding sources. It delivers free job seeker services (career assessment, job matching, occupational skills training, career counseling), business services (customized recruitment, job fairs, on-the-job training subsidies, tax credit guidance), and youth workforce programs (KEYS, Youth Career Connections) including six Industry Bridge Programs aligned to construction, IT, hospitality, healthcare, professional services, and transportation/logistics sectors.

Product overview

Employ Prince George's is a quasi-government 501c3 nonprofit workforce development organization serving as the principal workforce development entity for Prince George's County Government. The organization operates a portfolio of integrated workforce development products and services centered around three core pillars: Job Seeker Services, Business Services, and Youth Services. The product suite includes Industry Bridge Programs (Construction Works Program, EPIC, HAI, CAHA, PSI, TALC) that provide sector-specific occupational training; demographic-targeted programs including KEYS, Pathways to Success, and Career Pathways For All; career readiness and occupational skills training offerings; and physical American Job Center locations. The organization administers over 14 workforce development programs supported by more than 20 funding sources and serves as the operator of the Prince George's County Public Workforce System branded as the American Job Center Community Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Industry Bridge Programs: Comprehensive workforce programs aligning Career Services, Adult Education, and Occupational Skills Training to meet workforce needs of specific In-Demand Industries including Construction Works Program (CWP), Educational Partnership for IT Careers (EPIC), Hospitality and Accommodations Institute (HAI), Capital Area Healthcare Alliance (CAHA), Professional Services Institute (PSI), and Transportation and Logistics Consortium (TALC).
• KEYS (Knowledge Equals Youth Success)
• Career Pathways For All (CPFA)
• Pathways to Success
• The Workforce Wire

Products and services

• Job Seeker Services Comprehensive, free workforce services for job seekers in Prince George's County, including career interest profiling, job search assistance, career counseling, placement referrals, and access to career centers and job fairs.
• Business Services Free professional assistance for businesses including customized recruitment, job fair hosting, tax credit information, on-the-job training subsidies (up to 90% wage reimbursement), and access to a pool of over 20,000 job candidates via the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
• Youth Services Workforce development programs for youth ages 13-24 providing career pathways, industry-recognized training, credentialing, and hands-on work experience through programs like KEYS and Youth Career Connections.
• Career Readiness Workshops Free, interactive in-person workshops covering career exploration, resume writing, interviewing skills, computer literacy, soft skills, and Spanish-speaking workforce support.
• Occupational Skills Training Free occupational skills training programs with tuition, books, uniforms, and credentialing exam coverage for in-demand occupations, delivered through an approved training provider list.
• Construction Works Program (CWP) Industry bridge program offering construction-sector training in carpentry, electrical work, heavy equipment operation, welding, commercial driving, and other construction trades.
• Educational Partnership for IT Careers (EPIC) IT and cybersecurity workforce program providing occupational skills training, apprenticeships, and work-based learning to prepare residents for technology careers.
• Hospitality and Accommodations Institute (HAI) Hospitality industry bridge program training residents for careers in hotel administration, guest services, food service, retail supervision, and customer service.
• Capital Area Healthcare Alliance (CAHA) Healthcare industry bridge program preparing residents for healthcare careers including nursing assistance, medical administrative work, and pharmacy technician roles.
• Professional Services Institute (PSI) Professional services industry bridge program providing training in administrative support, project management, human resources, finance, legal services, and education support.
• Transportation and Logistics Consortium (TALC) Transportation and logistics industry bridge program serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia with free training, work experience, and driver license assistance for careers in warehousing and logistics.
• KEYS (Knowledge Equals Youth Success) Youth workforce program for ages 18-24 providing skills assessment, career coaching, job readiness training, occupational skills training, paid internships, and career placement services.
• Pathways to Success (PTS) Workforce program for returning citizens and job seekers with multiple barriers, featuring job club, federal bonding, legal aid, expungement assistance, and occupational skills training.
• Career Pathways For All (CPFA) Workforce initiative bridging Prince George's County immigrant and refugee populations to employment through bilingual coaching, credential evaluation, ESL remediation, and occupational training.
• Youth Career Connections (YCC) Youth workforce program providing career development, job readiness, and employment connections for young people in Prince George's County.
• Hire Prince George's County (On-The-Job Training) On-the-job training program where businesses hire and train individuals with up to 90% reimbursement of trainee wages during the training period.
• American Job Center Largo Physical career center location providing job search assistance, career counseling, resume help, computer access, and connection to workforce services at 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 120, Largo, MD.
• Re-Entry Employment Incentive Hiring incentive program for businesses employing returning citizens, designed to reduce recidivism and support economic stability in Prince George's County.
• Talent Development Fund Customized training program providing matching funds for pre-employment training, incumbent worker training with $4,500 cap per trainee, and support for apprenticeships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 job seekers and businesses served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Prince George's County GovernmentcoreOthersAs the quasi-government nonprofit designated as the principal workforce development entity for Prince George's County Government, EPG serves as the staff, fiscal agent, and administrative agent of the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board. This is the primary governmental partnership enabling all of EPG's workforce development activities.
• Maryland Jobs Now (MJN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPG is part of Maryland Jobs Now, a network of high-performing, results-oriented workforce organizations that invest in employment and training strategies, services and initiatives for Marylanders. MJN connects EPG to statewide workforce development resources and best practices.
• Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDC partners with EPG on workforce development initiatives and economic growth strategies for the county. Joint efforts include workforce pipelines for major development projects.
• Prince George's County American Job Center Community Network MemberscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 290+ community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, government agencies, libraries, educational institutions, and businesses that provide workforce services and referrals under the American Job Center umbrella.
• Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for workforce development programs, unemployment insurance, job matching (MWE-VOS), and training provider certification. DLLR recognized EPG's business services team for providing 1/8 of Maryland's total business services.
• Maryland Local Workforce Development BoardsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Maryland LWDBs to expand reach of Transportation and Logistics Consortium (TALC) program throughout Maryland and the DC Metropolitan Region.
• Northern Virginia Workforce Development BoardsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-state partnership for TALC program serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia residents in transportation and logistics industries.
• DC Workforce Investment CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DC agency for transportation and logistics workforce development across the metropolitan region.
• DC Department of Employment ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for metropolitan-wide workforce development initiatives serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• JFF (Jobs for the Future): National nonprofit focused on transforming the American workforce and education systems. Comparable as a workforce intermediary that designs, implements, and scales workforce development programs with employer and government partnerships, though primarily operates as a policy/design intermediary rather than direct service provider.
• Maryland Department of Labor Workforce Development & Adult Learning: State-level agency that oversees Maryland's WIOA implementation and the Maryland Workforce Exchange platform. Direct ecosystem partner of EPG, providing state-level coordination that EPG's operations plug into at the local level.

Direct peers

• Year Up: National nonprofit providing workforce training and job placement for young adults ages 18-24 from under-resourced communities. Comparable in youth-focused programming (similar to EPG's KEYS program), employer partnerships, and outcome-based funding model.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free IT skills training and career placement, operating in multiple US cities. Closely comparable to EPG's EPIC (Educational Partnership for IT Careers) program in offering sector-specific training in technology with employer-aligned curricula.
• Workforce Solutions (various Texas workforce boards): Texas-based workforce development boards operating under the Texas Workforce Commission model. Comparable as locally-administered WIOA Title I operators providing job matching, training, and business services in defined geographic service areas.
• CareerSource Florida (similar state workforce system): State-designated workforce development organization operating American Job Centers across Florida. Closely comparable to EPG in structure as a quasi-governmental workforce entity administering WIOA programs and providing free job seeker and business services.
• Transitional Work Corporation: DC-based nonprofit providing workforce development services to returning citizens and other barriered populations. Comparable to EPG's Pathways to Success program in serving returning citizens with reentry employment services.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National advocacy organization working to advance policy and funding for workforce development and skills training. Comparable as a WIOA-aligned ecosystem participant that supports funding and policy infrastructure for the kind of programs EPG operates.
• Atlantic Training & Development (DC-area similar): Regional workforce training provider in the DC Metro area offering occupational skills training and credentialing. Comparable as a regional training provider that may partner with EPG through its training provider list or compete for similar grant-funded training contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Largest nonprofit workforce development operator in the US, offering job placement, skills training, and career services across hundreds of local Goodwill organizations. Directly comparable as a nonprofit providing free workforce services funded by government grants, though at much larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX0G1vzKHUFW8Oj8nnTCqrQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmployPG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/employpg
• Instagraminstagram.com/employprincegeorges

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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