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Responding to repeated requests of Maryland’s businesses in consultation with the Maryland Department of Commerce, is excited to announce the return of Maryland Business Works, a highly successful incumbent worker training program.

With a substantial initial investment of $500,000 in business engagement funds, the Maryland Department of Labor is eager to partner with Maryland’s businesses to support employer strategies for retention, growth and, expansion. This project requires a dollar-for-dollar match by the employer, which allows for an overall investment of $2 million in incumbent worker training.

Training funds can be used to upgrade the skills of current employees while also creating opportunities for new hires in in-demand occupations and skills. Participants completing the program will gain transferable skills or industry-recognized certifications or credentials, leading to potential career growth and increased wages. Projects will be industry-focused and employer-based, targeting small business, particularly at the local level.

The State-wide Maryland Re-entry Initiative is designed to assist individuals with criminal backgrounds by…

The Maryland Re-entry Initiative provides…

We want to help you find a job. Your first step is to contact your local American Job Center for assistance. Staff will help you, the transitioning service member or veteran, successfully transition to a rewarding career.

The state's American Job Centers offer a variety of services to assist veterans, transitioning military personnel, and other qualified individuals. Priority of service is given to veterans and their eligible spouses who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Local veterans employment representatives work with businesses, contractors, and employer organizations within local areas to develop career opportunities for veterans. The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program staff also provide specialized intensive employment assistance to eligible veterans with employment and training needs.

The Military Affairs Committee of the Central Maryland Chamber will be collecting school supplies to provide to the 4 Elementary Schools, 2 Middle Schools, and High School located on Fort Meade. All supplies need to be dropped off at the chamber conference room (8379 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton) by appointment only. Contact Kim to make arrangements at kim@centralmarylandchamber.org. We will make arrangements to deliver to the schools before they start for the 2021-22 Academic Year.

August 26 | Virtual | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Weekly Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness Conversations

The Biden-Harris Administration is taking new steps toward narrowing the racial wealth gap and reinvesting in struggling communities by expanding access to a key wealth-creator – small business ownership that may be also located in disadvantaged communities.

The administration will address racial discrimination in part by using the federal government’s purchasing power to grow federal contracting with small, disadvantaged businesses by 50 percent. That number is slated to translate to an additional $100 billion during the next five years.

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