TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a community hiring event this weekend. The event will be held 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. The job fair will feature recruiters, agility tests, specialized units, demonstrations, and more. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items and/or unopened toys. The […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development will host a first-of–its-kind government enterprise-wide career fair on Thursday December 15, 2022 at the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville to provide career seekers a unique opportunity to explore current career openings throughout Baltimore County Government. The Baltimore County Government Enterprise-Wide Career Fair will mark the first time that […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released Maryland state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 10,500 and the unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in October. Sectors that experienced jobs growth include: Financial Activities (1,600); Leisure and Hospitality (800); and Manufacturing (600). Sectors that experienced declines […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that MilliporeSigma, an international biosciences company, is growing its presence in Maryland with a $286 million investment in Montgomery County to expand its biosafety testing capacity. The company, known locally as BioReliance Corporation, currently has five locations in Rockville and is planning to consolidate in a new 250,000-square-foot facility at 9820 Darnestown Road […]
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 5,300 jobs, and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.0% in September. Since the beginning of 2022, Maryland has gained a total of 59,300 jobs. Compared with September 2021, Maryland jobs are up by 88,500, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced a new $15 million Jobs That Build Initiative to eliminate real-world barriers to careers in infrastructure, and help keep pace with the demand for capital projects generated by unprecedented federal and state investments. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 per worker to enhance recruitment efforts, facilitate smarter training, and support enduring employee […]
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 added 5,500 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in August. An additional 13,400 individuals, many of whom left the labor force during the pandemic, began looking for work again. The rise in individuals […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the State of Maryland has reached more than 12,000 registered apprentices currently earning and learning in the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program—the highest number of apprentices ever in state history. “Maryland is recognized as a national leader in workforce development, job training, and registered apprenticeships,” said Governor Hogan. “We have grown and […]