The state of Maryland’s Apprenticeship Tax Credit is again available to employers who hire new registered apprentices. Originally created as a component of the More Jobs for Marylanders Act of […]
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HCC launches help desk technician apprenticeship program
Howard Community College is introducing a new help desk support technician apprenticeship program. The program, to be reviewed for approval by the Maryland Department of Labor this spring, delivers a […]
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MarylandSaves launches paycheck savings program
Thousands of small business owners and more than a million Marylanders they employ have a new way to save for emergencies and retirement. MarylandSaves offers workers throughout the state the […]
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Hogan announces $15M Jobs That Build Initiative
Gov. Larry Hogan 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 […]
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Report: Employers, employees agree on post-pandemic return to office
Employers and employees are equally supportive of hybrid work, according to a report released by the Building Owners and Managers Association International. More than six in 10 members of each […]
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Milestone: Maryland reaches 12,000 registered apprentices
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 […]
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APL recognized with Handshake talent award
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), in Laurel, has received a 2022 Handshake Early Talent Award, an honor that recognizes the laboratory for best-in-class talent engagement. Handshake, an online […]
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Ørsted supports investment in offshore wind workforce training
Ørsted, developer of Skipjack Wind in Maryland, expressed its support of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the state of Maryland for a $22.9 million federal investment in the state’s […]
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Howard awards $75K to Autism Society 
Howard County announced a $75,000 grant for the Howard County Autism Society to support its hiring program, which creates career opportunities for skilled, job-seeking adults with autism and increases businesses’ […]
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HCPSS hiring fairs set for July, August 2022
HCPSS is hosting several upcoming hiring fairs to address current staff shortages in multiple areas. The events are open to any individuals who are interested in the following areas of […]