Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 6,400 in June, unemployment rate rises

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 6,400 and the unemployment rate increased to 6.2% in June. “Today’s jobs report is further evidence of the ongoing challenges our state’s economy is facing due to a serious labor shortage,” […]

Governor Hogan announces salary increases to attract, retain correctional officers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced $13 million in salary increases for employees who are charged with the care and custody of inmates within Maryland’s correctional facilities. This follows the administration’s announcement last week of increased salaries for new hires into these critical positions. These salary enhancements are designed to enhance the state’s ability to compete in an area […]

Maryland gained 11,500 jobs, unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent in May

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 11,500 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 6.1% in May. This is the thirteenth consecutive month of job growth in Maryland. Since the beginning of 2021, Maryland has gained a total of 41,200 […]

Baltimore Ravens to hold M&T Bank Stadium job fair this weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—On Sunday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Baltimore Ravens will hold a job fair at M&T Bank Stadium for candidates who are looking to provide fans the best level of service on gameday during the 2021 NFL season. Appointments can be made at https://www.baltimoreravens.com/stadium/jobs, or if an interested candidate doesn’t have an appointment, walkups are […]

Baltimore County receives $307,000 in grants for Summer Youth Employment Program

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and the Baltimore Community Foundation on Thursday announced that the County’s Summer Youth Employment Program has received four grants totaling $307,000; $100,000 from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, $100,000 from BGE $60,000 from Bank of America, and $47,000 from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) and the Citi Foundation’s Summer Jobs Connect Initiative. Officials say […]

As economic recovery continues, Maryland to discontinue enhanced pandemic unemployment benefits

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland will discontinue enhanced pandemic federal unemployment benefits and reinstate work search requirements early next month. “Our health and economic recovery continues to outpace the nation, and we have reached the benchmark set by President Biden of vaccinating 70% of adults,” said Governor Hogan. “While these federal programs provided […]