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The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Division of Workforce Development is offering a program to support existing Maryland businesses in the retention and growth of their workforce. The state has been awarded $1 million of incentive grant funds under the Workforce Investment Act earmarked for training incumbent workers.

The program encourages promotion, creates additional job opportunities and improves worker retention by increasing the skill level of the existing workforce. The employer-based training projects are targeted for small businesses, the healthcare industry, and specific demand occupations requiring a $1 for $1 match from the employer.

Demand occupations include: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Bioscience, Construction, Education, Retail, Finance/Insurance, Hospitality/Tourism, Information Technology, Professional/Business Services, Transportation/Warehousing industries, and any Green industry/occupation.

Let the state help you with increasing the occupational skills level of your existing workers.
 
For more information and eligibility contact George Clark, Business Service Representative for the Tri County Council for Southern Maryland, at (240) 412-3602 or email gclark@tccsmd.org