Skip to content
Veteran in crisis?Call 988, press 1Text 838255
HousingMD

Unemployment

Programs & services

Listed on the organization's official site (maryland.gov), checked Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.

  • Unemployment insurancePeople who are out of work through no fault of their own and might qualify for unemployment insurance benefits.
  • American Job CentersMarylanders who want expert help with job search strategies, résumé support, skills assessments, job training, and interview prep.
  • Maryland Workforce ExchangePeople who want to search for jobs, build their résumé, and share their résumé with employers.
  • Become an apprenticePeople who want to train for a career and earn money at the same time through a registered apprenticeship.
  • Jobs for veteransVeterans who want individualized support from veteran services staff when changing to a new career.
  • Employment and training for older adultsPeople aged 55 and older who don't have a job and also meet the income requirements.

Eligibility (general guidance)

Open to Maryland veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; some programs also serve very low-income veteran families. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.

How to apply

Summarized from the program's official site (maryland.gov), checked Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.

  1. Review the unemployment insurance information to confirm you may qualify if you're out of work through no fault of your own.
  2. Visit the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Portal (BEACON) to file a new unemployment insurance claim.
  3. Check the status of your recent claim in BEACON if needed.
  4. Actively search for work each week.
  5. Log your weekly work search activity.
  6. Complete your weekly claim certification online or by phone after logging your weekly work search activity to receive payments.

What to expect

You must actively search for work during each week to qualify for unemployment insurance benefits. Weekly claim certification is required after you log your weekly work search activity to receive unemployment insurance payments.

Contact

Next step

See every Maryland program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.

Read the Maryland guide

Was this resource helpful?

Source: Official government website (maryland.gov). Details can change; confirm directly with the program.

View source page (www.maryland.gov/benefits/unemployment)

Back to directory