United Way of Central Md. to launch Workforce Leadership Academy

United Way of Central Maryland announced it will be sponsoring the Baltimore Workforce Leadership Academy, a program designed to support leaders in workforce development committed to the advancement of the local workforce ecosystem. United Way of Central Maryland was one of only eight organizations chosen nationwide to deliver an academy in partnership with the Aspen Institute. The Baltimore Workforce Leadership Academy brings leaders – recognized as fellows of the academy – from across the local workforce ecosystem together for a yearlong series of retreats, workshops, and action learning projects. Fellows work with leading practitioners throughout the country as they deepen networks; strengthen systems leadership skills; apply race, equity, and systems change frameworks to their work; and increase understanding of effective strategies and programs.