Maryland labor department gets $1.2M to grow workforce program

Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson Monday announced the award of more than $1.2 million in state funds to grow the department’s Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program. EARN Maryland is the state’s workforce solution that helps businesses cultivate the skilled workforce they need to compete while preparing Marylanders for meaningful careers. EARN Maryland awards funding to strategic industry partnerships comprised of employers, non-profits, higher education, local workforce development boards, and local governments.