Business

Montgomery County Employment Opportunity Center

Re-envisioning a Space for Community Support

Breakroom kitchen with table & chairs, refrigerator and trash receptacles..

Employee breakroom

Looking over the cafe island with its red chairs and glass pendant lights.

View from the cafe of the training room and entrance to Sinclair annex

Bright, open kitchen & cafe with a white island, red chairs, and cozy booths along the far wall.

The cafe is a vibrant space to study, meet, or connect.

The front conference room features a stunning quartz table.

Large conference room with comfortable mesh chairs, digital technology, and view of the lobby through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Herman Miller Aeron chairs help meeting attendees stay comfortable in the conference room.

A spacious office with a large glass door, offering a clear view of the outside world.

Private office featuring Herman Miller Canvas workspace, Mirra2 task chair, and Aside guest seating.

A modern private office with L-shaped desk, matching cabinets, dual monitors, and ergonomic chair for increased productivity.

Herman Miller Canvas private offices with Mirra 2 task chairs and Aside guest chairs

Welcome desk where visitors can check in and get assistance.

Reception desk

Presenter's view of the training room full of long tables and chairs. Cafe can be seen beyond the door in back of the room.

Training room and view of the cafe.

Training room equipped with mobile tables and chairs, ready for hosting a workshop.

Mobile furniture keeps the training room easy to arrange as needed.

Small workstations offer privacy & a comfortable Aeron chair for testing, filling out job applications, and other online tasks.

Colorful bean bag chairs offer a comfy seating option in the youth room.

The youth lounge features colorful furniture for relaxing.

Colorful workstations in the youth room offer kids a welcoming space for homework while their grownups focus on training & job search.

A youth room is perfect for homework or study while adults attend class or apply for jobs.

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Occupying a repurposed storefront in the Westown Shopping Center, the Employment Opportunity Center provides job training, education, and essential services for the community. Renovations include a welcome desk, private offices for administrative & support staff, a well-appointed conference room, workstations for use by job-seekers, training room, and vibrant café area. Also featured as part of the facility is an extension of Sinclair University, providing further training resources for the community.

The APG team identified beautiful, sturdy products that provide versatility for the many needs of the space. From the quartz conference table to the welcoming café, and flexible training room, design and functionality combine to create comfortable yet professional environments.

Combining a community-focused approach with distinct features, this modern and vibrant space successfully aligns with the county’s vision to provide essential community support in a clean and flexible space.