BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s workforce saw an increase of 11,700 jobs in July, with gains in the private sector and a significant boost in the public sector, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s private sector added 900 jobs for the month, while the public sector grew by 10,800 jobs. The public sector […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Morgan State University have launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at training the next generation of environmental health specialists in Maryland. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), is designed for adult learners seeking careers in public health. The Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program, approved by the Maryland […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s workforce decreased by 8,500 total jobs in June 2025, led by a net loss of 2,900 jobs in the public sector, according to new estimates released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This 2,900 overall public sector decrease includes an estimated decrease of 3,500 federal government jobs, based on data reported to […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the state’s EARN Maryland program, committing an additional $10.5 million to connect more than 2,900 Marylanders with training and high-demand careers. The funding includes $4 million in awards for 20 high-performing existing EARN grantees and $6.5 million in new grants aimed at fostering new partnerships, with a focus on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 2,900 jobs in May 2025, driven by private sector growth despite significant losses in the federal workforce, according to new estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The state’s private sector saw an increase of 4,700 jobs in May. However, this gain was partially offset by a net decrease of […]
UPDATE: Due to extreme hear, the career fair has been moved indoors. It will now be held in Towson’s Historic Courthouse, located at 400 Washington Avenue. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government officials will hold a career fair later this month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Patriot […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With Father’s Day approaching and 94.3% of married dads working last year compared to 72.3% of married moms, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads. In order to help dads balance their dual role as parent and provider, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—While much of the public conversation around artificial intelligence fixates on job loss, a quieter – and more optimistic – shift is underway. Across the country, new career paths are emerging not in opposition to AI, but in tandem with it. These aren’t science fiction roles of the distant future; they’re already being hired for today, often far from […]