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Governor Moore launches new workforce development programs for Maryland’s public sector, hospitality industry during National Apprenticeship Week

Posted on November 18, 2023November 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched new workforce development programs in the public sector and hospitality industry during the Maryland Department of Labor’s third annual Maryland Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. The event, which coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, recognized 32 winners across six categories: Registered Apprentice; Youth Apprentice; Mentor, Business; Local Workforce Board; and Apprenticeship Champion, in addition to naming …

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Maryland unemployment rate rises in October, still lowest in nation

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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’s total jobs decreased by 11,100 and the unemployment rate increased to 1.7% in October. Maryland’s unemployment rate continues to be the lowest in the nation. Sectors that created jobs include: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (1,500) …

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Governor Moore announces $4 million federal grant to expand training opportunities for dislocated workers, returning citizens

Posted on November 4, 2023November 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Labor has secured $4 million through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants program. The funding will be used to connect nearly 350 Marylanders to careers in fast-growing industries and strengthen Maryland’s talent pipeline in Western Maryland, Anne …

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Maryland gains 11,200 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data on Friday. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 11,200 jobs in September, the largest job growth since July 2022. The unemployment rate decreased to 1.6%. This is the eighth consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. “September marks the second …

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Maryland town named 2023’s Best City for Women, WalletHub study

Posted on September 27, 2023September 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the women’s labor force participation rate reaching 57.7% in August, the highest it has been since February 2020, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Cities for Women. Columbia, MD came in at No. 1 on this year’s list. South Burlington, VT was ranked at No. 2 and Irvine, CA came …

Business, Entertainment, Family

C.R. Wings opens new location in Perry Hall

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—There’s a new “wing joint” in Perry Hall. C.R. Wings on Monday opened its new location after being in Bel Air for 28 years. From the company website: “C.R. Wings family is now grown! Our Second location is now open (9/25/23) in Perry Hall, Maryland! Our wings are always fresh, jumbo sized wings cooked using our Brilliance Premium …

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Maryland gains 12,400 jobs in August, unemployment rate falls

Posted on September 20, 2023September 19, 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. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 12,400 jobs in August, the largest job growth since July 2022. The unemployment rate decreased to 1.7%. This is the seventh consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. The Professional and Business Services …

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Baltimore County to host 2023 Fall Career Fair at Eastpoint Mall

Posted on September 19, 2023September 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development will host its eighth annual Fall Career Fair in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor and the Eastpoint Mall on Thursday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Fall Career Fair will connect career seekers with employers, providing residents the opportunity to connect with Baltimore County businesses …