Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

203 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 NEW CARROLLTON, MARYLAND of the county. Dodro states that she is very happy to work in such a positive partnership with EPG so New Carrollton residents may be hired locally. Easy access and a commitment to progress Lai notes that amongst a host of big advantages for New Carrollton is its proximity to Washington, D.C. The councilmember adds that he works office, helping both businesses and future employees. This partnership includes résumé- writing and building, job-searching tools, life-skills development, skilled training for more specialized fields and apprenticeships in the trades.” At the same time, she adds, it gives businesses the opportunity to earn incentives for hiring residents