Enrolled in a new green jobs training program, the Odenton woman is hopeful that as she learns a trade that promises more stability, she'll one day be able to start her own business to support herself and her 10-year-old daughter.
Her story is just one of thousands in the county.
Unemployment in Anne Arundel County rose last month to 7.1 percent, up from 6.8 percent in June. Though these unadjusted rates don't incorporate seasonal market conditions, nearly 20,000 county residents are currently looking for...
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