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Maryland launches $24 million workforce development program to train for careers in transportation

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $24 million workforce development program that aims to equip residents with skills for in-demand careers in the transportation and construction sectors. The Road to Careers grant program will provide funding to train new workers in transportation construction trades, with a focus on inclusivity and overcoming barriers faced by women and other job […]

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Governor Moore announces $1.8 million investment to bolster cybersecurity training at Maryland community colleges

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a $1.8 million award to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to bolster Maryland’s cybersecurity talent pipeline during a ribbon cutting at Howard Community College. The funding, secured in partnership with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, will help make Maryland more competitive by empowering all of Maryland’s […]

Maryland bolsters cybersecurity with new monitoring service

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation on Wednesday announced the implementation of SecurityScorecard, a cybersecurity monitoring service, to bolster its supervision of Maryland financial institutions. This move underscores the Office’s commitment to consumer protection in the face of evolving cyberthreats. SecurityScorecard will provide continuous, real-time monitoring of cybersecurity risks for state-regulated banks, credit unions, and other […]

Maryland Department of Labor takes 1st step in making paid family, medical leave insurance available to 2.5 million workers

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor is moving forward with plans to implement paid family and medical leave for Maryland workers. The Board of Public Works approved two contracts this week to begin developing the digital system that will support the program. The Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks […]

Maryland Department of Labor announces $1.8 million in funding for cyber ranges to address cybersecurity workforce gap

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Tuesday announced that it is providing $1.8 million in funding to support the development of cyber ranges that will provide in-demand cybersecurity training to close a critical workforce gap. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to address a projected cybersecurity skills gap of over 30,000 vacancies in 2023. The funding will […]

Maryland earns $23 million federal grant for apprenticeship programs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive nearly $23 million in federal grant money to establish apprenticeship programs across a variety of industries, including health care, technology and transportation. The funds, which are coming from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America initiative, are meant to help participating organizations recruit underrepresented people in Maryland into registered apprenticeship programs. “In […]

Maryland invests in offshore wind workforce training

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has announced new grant money to help bolster the state’s offshore wind workforce with a focus on supporting women and people of color. The $4.7 million training and job placement grant program is part of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Maryland Works for Wind initiative. The initiative includes a collaboration between employers, unions, training providers, […]

Maryland adds 6,400 jobs in May, unemployment rate ticks higher

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 6,400 jobs in May, with 5,200 coming from the private sector, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate, meanwhile, continues to rise. The total number of people employed in the state rose to 65.3% of the population in May, up 0.1% from March. The labor force participation rate rose […]

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