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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...
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. Read More...