Resources for Maryland’s Former Federal Employees and Other Workers Impacted by the Federal Government Transition

Are you a Marylander who has recently lost your job as a federal employee or contractor? This website provides information on resources like unemployment insurance benefits, career guidance, and reemployment support. This information will be updated as additional details become available.

Unemployment insurance for former federal employees

Federal civilian employees who become unemployed due to no fault of their own can apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). For information on eligibility, how to apply, and more, see the page Maryland Unemployment Insurance Information for Federal Employees: FAQs.

Unemployment insurance for other workers impacted by federal actions

Other workers impacted by federal actions—such as employees who worked for a private sector employer that contracted with the federal government and are now unemployed due to no fault of their own—may be eligible to apply for regular unemployment insurance. See the Regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) Overview flyer for information onhow to apply for the regular Maryland UI program.

Worker support in finding a new job

Maryland offers a wide range of virtual and in-person services for workers seeking new opportunities or in need of reemployment support.

A virtual workshop designed specifically for former federal employees, federal contractors, and other workers impacted by federal government transition is available on Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. See workshop details (información del taller en español) and e-mail FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov to sign up.

Broader services include résumé workshops, individualized career guidance, mock interviews, career and skills assessment, effective job search strategies, support in coping with job loss and job transition, networking support, reemployment workshops, and more.

These resources are provided through 33 American Job Centers (AJCs) and our specialized Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC). See our resource guide (guía de recursos en español) for details.

See our FAQ page for answers to common questions from workers transitioning from federal employment to new opportunities.