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However, some employers may prefer or require it  \no Certification generally requires:  \n▪ Training – approximately 2 hours  \n▪ Exam – not required by law, but some training programs may require it  \n▪ Fee – approximate cost of an online training program is $7.00  \nFor Immigrants  \n• Requirements for immigrants are the same as native-born residents  \n• Online training is also offered in foreign languages:  \n[o ](o  360training.com)[ 360training.com](o  360training.com), Inc.– Spanish  \n[o ](o  AboveTraining/StateFoodSafety.com)[ AboveTraining/StateFoodSafety.com](o  AboveTraining/StateFoodSafety.com) – Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, SerboCroatian, Tagalog and American Sign Language  \no  eFoodHandlers Inc.– Spanish  \no  Food Handler Solutions LLC – Spanish  \no  Food Safety Educators – Spanish  \no  National Registry of Food Safety Professionals® – Spanish  \no  National Restaurant Association – Spanish and Simplifi","cbCainrYWSwwno90","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainrYWSwwno90","pdf",395951,"English","# Immigration in Maryland\n## Job Shortages\n## Potential Career Advancement: Food Handler Certification\n## Potential Career Advancement: Certified Food Protection Manager\n## Useful Resources","[{\"question\":\"How large is the immigrant community in Maryland, and what share of the labor force do they represent?\",\"answer\":\"Immigrants make up roughly 15.2% of Maryland’s population and 19.6% of the state labor force.\"},{\"question\":\"Which occupations are listed as the biggest job shortages, and what factors are included in the table?\",\"answer\":\"The document ranks occupations with average annual job openings (2016–2026), median hourly wage, typical required skill level, typical entry education, whether state licensing is required, and potential advancement with license or certification.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the requirements and possible career impact for food handler certification and food protection manager certification?\",\"answer\":\"For food handler certification, Maryland law does not require it, but some employers may prefer or require it; training is about 2 hours and an online program may cost around $7. 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