Governor Announces 'Just Communities' to Help Reverse Historic Disinvestment

Governor announces 'Just Communities' to help reverse historic disinvestment

On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced a new effort to reverse historic disinvestment in more than 400 communities across the state.419 census tracts will receive their 'Just Community' designation effective July 1st.This designation will open up opportunities for priority funding from the Department of Housing and Community Development.Baltimore City has the highest number of Just Communities, with 167 census tracts gaining the designation. …

Governor Moore announces first 'Road to Careers' grant recipients to boost skilled workforce

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the first round of grant recipients for the “Road to Careers” initiative, a six-year, $24 million investment aimed at expanding Maryland’s pipeline of highly-skilled workers for critical transportation infrastructure jobs. The initial $4 million in grants will provide nearly 1,200 Marylanders with in-demand training for skilled construction and maintenance jobs. “To grow our economy, we need t…

Governor Moore Announces First Road to Careers Funding Recipients to Promote High-Skill Workforce Development – Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA)

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the first round of Road to Careers grant recipients. The six-year, $24 million investment will expand the pipeline of highly-skilled workers to build the state’s critical transportation infrastructure. The $4 million in grants awarded today will provide nearly 1,200 Marylanders with in-demand training for skilled jobs in construction and maintenance. “To grow our economy, we need to keep buildin…