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Maryland State Police to host State of Maryland Career Expo this weekend

SYKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with other State of Maryland agencies, will host a Career Expo, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Maryland State Police Training Academy, located at 6852 4th Street in Sykesville. The goal of this free event is to introduce those who are interested …


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Maryland town named among nation’s best for summer jobs

BALTIMORE, MD—With summer approaching and a labor shortage leaving many employers looking to hire, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2023’s Best Places for Summer Jobs. Columbia, MD came in at No. 6 on the list, while Orlando, FL topped the list at No. 1. To help job seekers find the best summer employment opportunities, WalletHub compared …


Maryland gains 8,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate falls to new record low

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 gained 8,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate decreased to 2.5%. This is the third consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. The BLS began publishing unemployment estimates for Maryland in January 1976. …

Maryland has 9th-highest job resignation rate in U.S., WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans quitting their jobs at high rates during the so-called “Great Resignation,” even in the face of high inflation, WalletHub this week released its updated report on 2023’s States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates. WalletHub ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on how frequently people are leaving their places of employment. Maryland came …

Maryland gains 4,800 jobs in March, unemployment rate falls

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released state jobs and unemployment data this week. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 4,800 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate decreased to 2.7%. This is the second consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. The BLS began publishing unemployment estimates for Maryland in January 1976. …

Maryland employers have 8th biggest hiring struggle in U.S., WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With the labor force participation rate at 62.6%, one of the lowest rates in decades, WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s States Where Employers Are Struggling the Most in Hiring. Maryland came in at No. 8 on the list. In order to see where employers are struggling the most in hiring, WalletHub compared the 50 states and …

Maryland Department of Labor announces request for proposals for entrepreneurship training for justice-impacted individuals

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor this week announced that the department is now accepting proposals to help organizations provide entrepreneurship development opportunities for current and formerly incarcerated individuals. The opportunities will be provided through a combination of nationally-recognized training and direct access to business financing. Proposals will be due on Friday, July 17, 2023, and awards will be made …

Maryland Department of Labor announces $15 million in Jobs That Build awards

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor this week announced that 63 Maryland employers have received grant awards from the $15 million Jobs That Build Employer fund. Launched on October 14, 2022, the investment will help fund in-house support programs and payroll incentives to improve recruitment and training, as well as foster enduring employee retention for more than 2,600 workers. “Federal …