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Maryland Department of Labor releases December jobs report, unemployment rate falls to 4.0 percent

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released state jobs and unemployment data for Maryland. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 200 and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent in December. The Mining, Logging, and Construction sector experienced the most growth with an increase of 2,200 jobs. Other sectors […]

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

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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, […]

Governor Hogan announces groundbreaking advancements for MD THINK platform

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced new groundbreaking advancements through the state’s MD THINK (Maryland Total Human Services Integrated Network) platform, including a new MD Job Genie to help better connect job seekers to employers ready to hire. First announced in 2017, MD THINK is a first-in-the-nation cloud-based platform to deliver integrated health and human services programs. “MD THINK […]

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Attorney General Frosh announces settlement with Caliber Homes

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week announced that the Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with mortgage lender Caliber Homes, Inc. concerning its advertising practices. Caliber was accused of sending mailers to approximately 220,000 Maryland consumers between May 2019 through March 2021 that deceptively displayed on the mailer’s envelope the name and address of […]

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Maryland Board of Public Works approves final leases to move state agencies to downtown Baltimore

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved the final set of leases to advance Governor Larry Hogan’s sweeping plan to move 12 state agencies to downtown Baltimore and help revitalize the Central Business District. The final two leases approved are for the Maryland Departments of Labor (Labor) and Information Technology (DoIT). “Nearly two years ago, I announced […]

Maryland gained 1,400 jobs in November, unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data today. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s total jobs increased by 1,400 and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent in November. The Leisure and Hospitality sector experienced the most growth with an increase of 2,200 jobs. Other sectors adding jobs […]

Maryland unemployment rate increases to 4.5 percent in October

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released Maryland state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 10,500 and the unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in October. Sectors that experienced jobs growth include: Financial Activities (1,600); Leisure and Hospitality (800); and Manufacturing (600). Sectors that experienced declines […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces events, activities for American Education Week

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate American Education Week 2022 from Monday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 18, with countywide and school-based activities designed to showcase teaching and learning and encourage engagement in BCPS schools. All Team BCPS members are encouraged to tweet photos during the week using the hashtag #bcpsAEW. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the school system will […]

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