Tag Archives: Regional Workforce

Don Fry Commentary in the BBJ: Building a path from workforce training to jobs is key

Posted on June 28, 2021
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The GBC Preparing for the Future report includes an examination of workforce readiness in the Greater Baltimore region and a set of recommendations to address challenges that are impeding readiness.
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Technical.ly: Web developer is one of Baltimore’s top 20 family-supporting jobs

Posted on October 20, 2020
It points to areas where tech skills can lead to more jobs. Getting to that point will require a focus on workforce development and education by the business community, the report states. It also means a focus on education and training that is inclusive, and barriers.
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Baltimore Sun: Greater Baltimore Committee report identifies top family-supporting jobs in region over next decade

Posted on October 20, 2020
The business advocacy group recommended an array of ways to match workforce training and education with those jobs and to address workforce barriers such as structural racism and gender inequities.
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BBJ: Construction, medical and IT jobs lead list of top local growth industries, GBC report says

Posted on October 20, 2020
The Greater Baltimore Committee, a nonprofit group of regional business leaders that spearheaded the report, is expected to make recommendations on the study's findings over the coming months for academic and training courses.
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The Daily Record: Report identifies top family-supporting jobs in next decade

Posted on October 20, 2020
The report found the top 20 growing occupations that do not require a four-year degree, that pay a minimum of $22 an hour and are in the business services, construction, health care or information technology industry.
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GBC issues Preparing for the Future: A Regional Workforce Development Initiative Report

Posted on October 19, 2020
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In addition to the occupational forecasts, the report offers a series of recommendations to enhance the workforce system to ensure that Maryland residents are prepared with the skills to fill those jobs and support their families.
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Greater Baltimore Committee issues Workforce Development Report

Posted on October 19, 2020
The report, Preparing for the Future: A Regional Workforce Development Initiative, includes more than 50 recommendations to ensure the region has a pipeline of skilled workers to fill high growth family-supporting jobs.
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Regional Workforce Development Initiative

Posted on April 30, 2020
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The Greater Baltimore Committee is leading a Regional Workforce Development Initiative to examine the region's future workforce needs in high-growth, high-demand industries and the skills that will be required to meet those needs over the next 10 years.
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GBC’s 2020 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session Summary

Posted on April 13, 2020
Every year, prior to the start of the legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly, the GBC releases its Legislative Priorities, which are based on several core policy priority areas. Here is the end of session summary.
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