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

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 […]

BCPS to host Teacher Job Fair at Loch Raven High School in October

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools, the 25th largest school system in the nation, will be hosting a Teacher Job Fair for talented, highly qualified educators interested in joining Team BCPS. The event will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019, from 4-6 p.m. The school system is seeking all teachers including science, math, technology education, English, social studies, special education, […]

Akira Ramen on The Avenue now hiring

UPDATE: Akira Ramen is now open for business. Original story below… —— WHITE MARSH, MD—Akira Ramen & Izakaya will soon be opening on The Avenue at White Marsh. In preparation, the new restaurant, which will be located next to Bar Louie, is now hiring. Available positions include servers, cooks, and back of house kitchen help. Those interested in applying should […]

DLLR: Unemployment rate remained steady in August

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 […]

Fifth Annual Baltimore County Fall Career Fair to be held next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) will hold their Fifth Annual Fall Career Fair on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eastpoint Mall. The event is a partnership between DEWD, the Maryland Department of Labor and Eastpoint Mall. With over 35 employers with open positions to fill, the event is […]

Department of Justice files employment discrimination lawsuit against Baltimore County Police Department

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had filed an employment discrimination lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) against Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD). The lawsuit alleges that, since January 1, 2013, BCoPD has engaged in unintended employment discrimination against African American applicants for […]

Maryland’s unemployment rate remained at 3.8% in July

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 remained at 3.8%. Maryland continues to be in its longest stretch of unemployment below 4% since 2008. Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 4,100 in July. Last month, the Education and […]