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Maryland approves 3 new apprenticeship programs, adds 11 youth apprenticeship employers

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Wednesday announced that the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council had approved three new registered apprenticeship programs and 11 new youth apprenticeship employers. These additions to Maryland’s apprenticeship programs are expanding opportunities for students and workers in high-wage skilled trade jobs and non-traditional industries while supporting the workforce needs of local businesses. “As Maryland […]

Governor Hogan proclaims November 11-17 National Apprenticeship Week in Maryland

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed November 11-17 as National Apprenticeship Week in Maryland. Maryland is joining other states across the nation to celebrate apprenticeship as a proven workforce development tool. This week-long observance will also recognize the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Programs success in growing the states registered apprenticeship programs. Maryland currently has 10,711 registered apprentices earning and learning, […]

Gov. Hogan announces 5th consecutive year of low unemployment insurance taxes

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Hogan administration on Thursday announced that, for the fifth straight year, Maryland employers would receive the lowest possible unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates allowed under state law. The low tax rate has been made possible by Maryland’s low unemployment and high job growth. Unemployment insurance claim filings, both total and initial filings, are the lowest they have been […]

Maryland approves three new apprenticeship programs, adds eight youth apprenticeship employers

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Wednesday announced that the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council has approved three new registered apprenticeship programs and eight new youth apprenticeship employers. These additions to Maryland’s apprenticeship programs are expanding opportunities for students and workers in high-wage skilled trade jobs and non-traditional industries while supporting the workforce needs of local businesses. “As our […]

DLLR: Unemployment rate remained steady in August

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 500 jobs in August. Maryland’s unemployment rate remained at 3.8%. Maryland continues to be in its longest stretch of unemployment below 4% since 2008. Last month, the Financial Activities sector experienced the most […]

Baltimore and Montgomery County join Maryland’s Youth Apprenticeship Program

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – Governor Larry Hogan, together with Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson and Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon, on Tuesday announced that Baltimore and Montgomery County Public School Systems have joined the Apprenticeship Maryland Program. Twelve counties are now participating in the state’s apprenticeship program for high school juniors and seniors, which accounts for half […]

Maryland awarded over $2.8 million for apprenticeship program

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Labor on Tuesday announced a $2,854,797 award from the United States Department of Labor’s (USDOL) State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant. This grant is the third in a series of expansion grants awarded to the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) and will be used to further invest in the state’s registered apprenticeship sponsors, employers, […]

Maryland unemployment rate holds steady in June

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%. Maryland is in its longest stretch of unemployment below 4% since 2008. Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 7,000 in June. Last month, the Manufacturing sector experienced […]

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