Maryland Department of Labor

In today’s State of the State address, Gov. Wes Moore shared, “We are moving in partnership with the General Assembly to honor our pledge of recruiting 500 new employers, 5,000 new apprentices, and at least five additional public agencies to registered apprenticeships in Maryland.” Meet Ezekiel, a shining example of Maryland’s future in the construction and HVAC industry. An honors student at The Reach! Partnership School, Ezekiel chose a hands-on youth apprenticeship with Trane Technologies, with training provided by Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 486, to gain real-world experience and access a fulfilling, well-paying career. This innovative new partnership allows Baltimore City high school students to earn their diplomas while building a career in HVAC technologies with union support. The program creators describe it as a way to not only nurture young talent, but also contribute to the growth and success of the construction and HVAC industries in the long term. Kudos to Ezekiel and thanks to the visionary efforts of these partners—Trane Technologies and the Local 486 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (a collaboration of Local 486 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland)—for empowering Maryland’s youth. Gov. Moore’s call to expand apprenticeship is growing our workforce and our economy, and allowing more Marylanders to learn and earn! Photo courtesy Baltimore City Public Schools

Are you a Marylander impacted by the federal government transition? Our new resource page offers info on unemployment insurance benefits and worker support in finding a new job. Services include résumé workshops, individualized career guidance, mock interviews, career and skills assessment, effective job search strategies, support in coping with job loss and job transition, networking support, reemployment workshops, and more. Visit https://lnkd.in/edYvTMyM

MD Labor is hosting free virtual workshops for former federal employees and other workers impacted by the federal government transition. They are weekly on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - noon. Topics include understanding the private sector landscape, resume reinvention, effective job search strategies, dealing with job loss, and more. To sign up, email FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov. See our flyer for details: https://ow.ly/ojnS50UTur8

Join our Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Apply today! Fiscal Services Administrator > https://ow.ly/8IPk50USJcY

Every Marylander has their own story. Meet Tanaiya. She visited one of our American Job Centers in Frederick County to pursue a healthcare career. With the support of the Catalyst program and her career specialist, she enrolled in a specialized nursing assistant program, which she completed on December 13! She says, "Participating in the Catalyst program has been an outstanding experience,” calling it “life-changing.” Read more about Tanaiya's journey at https://ow.ly/VAHg50URwp1 For info on opportunities like this, visit an American Job Center near you! https://ow.ly/O2eN50URwp2

Join our Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) to make sure all workers in Maryland can access paid time off for medical and family reasons. Apply today! Director of Claims & Benefits > https://ow.ly/kmGT50UPUmx

Maryland’s future is bright! Talie from St. Paul's School for Girls just spent a day in Annapolis shadowing Maryland Dept. of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. They had a chance to connect with Maryland Senator Pam Beidle, District 32, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. #MentoringMonth

MD Labor will grant $1M in funding to support the recruitment, retention, and career pathway development of frontline healthcare professionals. Applications are now being accepted for the Direct Care Workforce Innovation Program and the Career Pathways for Healthcare Workers Program. Eligible applicants include non-profit and labor organizations, direct care employers, and entities with shared labor management oversight. Tune into our pre-proposal conference on Feb. 5 to learn more: https://ow.ly/xg1x50ULjoX

Honored to serve with local community groups on this MLK Day of Service and throughout the weekend. Thank you for welcoming us and reminding us of the impact each of us can have through service, today and every day. Photos: Deputy Secretary Jason Perkins-Cohen at Maryland SPCA with United Way of Central Maryland and Secretary Portia Wu at A Wider Circle // Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation

The Maryland Department of Labor is hiring for multiple positions. Apply today and share these links with possible candidates! Communications Officer > https://ow.ly/GVaP50UIwOv FAMLI Fraud Prevention Manager > https://ow.ly/Le0n50UIwOw #MDlabor #Hiring #Careers #JobOpportunity