Maryland Department of Labor

Kahlilah Elie, from West Baltimore, joined SMART Local 100 as a sheet metal apprentice after 16 years in the nonprofit sector. A pre-apprenticeship with the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trade Council helped her access this opportunity. Now, she is gaining hands-on skills, fair wages, and quality healthcare while building a new career. Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Programs are helping women thrive across the state through careers in plumbing, engineering, early childhood education, healthcare, and more. Learn more about apprenticeship at https://lnkd.in/dATMy4TS #NAW2024 #MDoL

Maryland’s Registered Apprenticeships are about access to opportunity. Get training and work experience at the same time, so you can more quickly access skilled work that pays good wages. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejGXz3ge. #NAW2024

Transform your interests into a career, and earn while you learn! Maryland is pioneering apprenticeships in cybersecurity, biotech, healthcare, and aerospace, to prepare for the jobs of the future. #NAW2024

The Howard County Public School System was the first in Maryland to have students graduate high school while they were also participating in a Registered Apprenticeship program. Now, those grads have completed their apprenticeships, earning $70,000 to $80,000/yr as licensed electricians right away, and more students are ready to start that journey. Maryland Department of Labor Secrtary Portia Wu was thrilled to join Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)'s Tracy Kyttle today in speaking with 250 students from #HCPSS about the tremendous opportunities that apprenticeship offers. #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA! (Group portrait and proclamation photo courtesy of Howard County Government)

1,000 young people in Maryland have started apprenticeships in skilled careers this year, like engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and communications. It’s a new record! As we kick off National Apprenticeship Week with the Apprenticeship Maryland Youth Summit in Laurel, let’s celebrate these amazing students and the partners who are connecting young people to career opportunities. Learn more about #NAW2024: https://lnkd.in/egdm8i9Z

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We're seeking a skilled and motivated professional with experience in examination, auditing, or financial services to join our team as a Financial Examiner. This position offers a competitive salary range of $69,323 to $90,420 per year, with potential growth up to $112,044. Join our team and help shape the future of financial regulation! Applications close on November 27th – apply today! https://lnkd.in/eFdgyrXT #MD_Labor #MD_OFR #Hiring #Careers #JobOpportunity #FinanceJobs

Over 500 job seekers just connected with employers at a major Job and Resource Fair in Montgomery County – a collaboration of the Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, WorkSource Montgomery, United Therapeutics Corporation, and several local and state agencies. A big thank-you to the job seekers who attended and the partners who made it possible, including hosts Senator Will Smith, Delegate David Moon, Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins, and Delegate Lorig Charkoudian. Together, we are growing our workforce and supporting our community.

Today, the Maryland Department of Labor and our partners are proud to participate in the "Classroom to Career" Summit hosted by The White House and U.S. Department of Education. (Event info: https://ow.ly/pknr50U6jnr) Maryland is focused on making sure students are college- and career-ready, and building more pathways to careers through programs like Registered Apprenticeship, starting in high school.

Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller recently hosted an inspiring #Aerospace Workforce Roundtable, bringing together aerospace students and leaders from industry, workforce, and higher education. Led by the Maryland Department of Commerce this event gave students from Maryland community colleges, HBCUs, and more a chance to share their experiences directly with key decision-makers. Assistant Secretary Erin Roth highlighted resources from the Maryland Department of Labor to help businesses and students thrive in this important field. Learn more about aerospace in Maryland: https://lnkd.in/epWqAC6m