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Governor Moore announces nearly $600,000 in grant awards to increase retention among Maryland healthcare workers

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore’s office on Friday announced nearly $600,000 in grant awards aimed at strengthening Maryland’s healthcare workforce by providing career pathways and improving retention among professionals. The funding, distributed through two programs, will support occupational training for more than 300 healthcare workers. The grants are a part of the administration’s effort to address a critical need for skilled […]

Governor Moore announces New Start grants to provide entrepreneurship training for justice-involved Marylanders

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a new grant program designed to help justice-involved Marylanders pursue business ownership. The state is awarding $100,000 in grants to five organizations through the New Start Grant Program, with each receiving $20,000 to provide entrepreneurship training and reentry services. “We need to end the myth that every sentence becomes a life sentence,” Moore […]

Maryland Department of Health, Morgan State University launch new Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Governor Moore scales up EARN Maryland program to connect more workers with high-demand careers

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Cyber Maryland transitions to Maryland Department of Labor, scaling workforce innovation for AI era

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Cyber Maryland, the state’s initiative for workforce development in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), information technology and related fields, has officially transitioned to the Maryland Department of Labor. The move, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marks a new phase for the program after its incubation at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The transition underscores Maryland’s commitment to cultivating a […]

Governor Moore announces first ‘Road to Careers’ grant recipients to boost skilled workforce

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the first round of grant recipients for the “Road to Careers” initiative, a six-year, $24 million investment aimed at expanding Maryland’s pipeline of highly-skilled workers for critical transportation infrastructure jobs. The initial $4 million in grants will provide nearly 1,200 Marylanders with in-demand training for skilled construction and maintenance jobs. “To grow our […]

Governor Wes Moore Maryland State of the State 2025

Governor Moore launches Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund to promote access to capital for small business owners

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund, a $2.5 million initiative aimed at boosting access to capital for small business owners in low- to moderate-income communities. The fund, established under the governor’s 2023 Access to Banking Act, seeks to enhance funding and financial services for small businesses, which Moore called the […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore: Emergency loan program for former federal workers now open for applications

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that an emergency loan program for qualified former federal employees is now open for applications. The initiative offers no-interest loans to those terminated from federal employment due to circumstances beyond their control. The Federal Emergency Loan Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, was established through the Protect Our Federal Workers […]

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