Baltimore County awarded over $2 million to grow emerging offshore wind workforce

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County was awarded over $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge funding through the Maryland Department of Labor to connect residents to regional training programs and apprenticeships for career paths in offshore wind industry. “The legacy of Sparrows Point is one built on good jobs for families, […]

Baltimore County awarded over $2 million to grow emerging offshore wind workforce

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that Baltimore County was awarded over $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge funding through the Maryland Department of Labor to connect residents to regional training programs and apprenticeships for career paths in offshore wind industry. “The legacy of Sparrows Point is one built on good jobs for families, […]

Baltimore County to host first-of-its-kind Enterprise-Wide Career Fair

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development will host a first-of–its-kind government enterprise-wide career fair on Thursday December 15, 2022 at the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville to provide career seekers a unique opportunity to explore current career openings throughout Baltimore County Government. The Baltimore County Government Enterprise-Wide Career Fair will mark the first time that […]

Olszewski announces plans to retain key Baltimore County department heads for second term

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced plans to retain a significant number of current County officials as members of his second-term leadership team. Olszewski plans to re-nominate the following individuals to continue serving as County department and office heads, subject to confirmation by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Baltimore County Council: […]

Grocery Outlet to open 2nd Maryland location in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that extreme-value retailer Grocery Outlet Bargain Market plans to open a new location — its second in Maryland — along the Liberty Road Corridor in Milford Mill. This innovative community project will include the partial demolition and renovation of a vacant structure at the Milford Mill Shopping Center on Liberty Road […]

Niagara Bottling to open new manufacturing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that Niagara Bottling, LLC, one of the nation’s leading beverage manufacturers, will soon open a new manufacturing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. Niagara Bottling plans to construct a 600,000 square-foot facility at the global logistics hub and anticipates moving into the facility by Spring 2023, and will add more than 90 […]

Baltimore County Job Club to hold recruitment event on Monday

HUNT VALLEY, MD—The Baltimore County Job Club will hold a recruiting event in Hunt Valley on Monday. The event is being organized by the Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development and the Maryland Department of Labor as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Jobseekers will be able to meet with sponsors who are actively recruiting for their apprenticeship programs. […]

Baltimore County announces grant program to support Independence Day activities

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a one-time grant opportunity to support County-based non-profit organizations hosting Independence Day events throughout Baltimore County. Administered by the Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD), awards of up to $3,000 will be provided to support activities including parades, festivals, and/or fireworks, within Baltimore County. Eligible applicants must have filed a special […]