From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

It makes GOOD SENSE to Hire Veterans!

June 1, 2014 marked the start of Operation Hire: Maryland's 100 Day Veteran Hiring Challenge. This initiative keeps with the commitment to support veteran employment and is in alignment with the O'Malley-Brown Administration's GOAL of full employment for veterans by the end of 2015. Operation Hire will complement the supportive services already in place for our Maryland veterans. The campaign is good for our veterans and families, it is good for our communities and for our businesses.

Employers can register to participate by visiting the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) website. In addition, employers can access a number of human resources strategies to boost veteran recruitment.

Veterans who are seeking employment can also visit the site to see who is participating, as well as to learn about State resources to assist them in finding employment.

Operation Hire will run through September 9. Upon conclusion of the campaign, employers will be recognized for their participation. Special recognition will be given to the employer with the most hires and the employer with the largest percentage of hires by workforce size.

Operation Hire, join the campaign today!

For more information please contact:

Dana Hendrickson, Director-Outreach and Advocacy

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs

dana.hendrickson@maryland.gov

410-260-3842

Operation Hire: Governor's Press Release :http://www.governor.maryland.gov/blog/?p=10386

Arlee W. Gist

Deputy Director

Minority Health and Health Disparities

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

201 W. Preston Street, Room 500

Baltimore, MD 21201

Telephone: 410-767-1052

FAX: 410-333-5100

Email: Arlee.Gist@Maryland.gov

Website: www.dhmh.maryland.gov/mhhd

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.