Presented by: Kelly Schulz, Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulations

1. MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SLIDE 1
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT through
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Strong Workforce, Strong Economy
Kelly M. Schulz
Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

2. MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SLIDE 2
A strong and growing workforce directly contributes to the
state’s economy.
We build this workforce by:
 providing workers with training, education, and employment
opportunities; and
 providing job creators with a pipeline of talent.
WE BELIEVE

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS
Create a Powerful Network
DLLR creates a network of employers and services through:
 EARN Strategic Industry Partnerships
 Apprenticeship 2.0
 Maryland Workforce Exchange
 Free American Job Centers
 More Jobs for Marylanders

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EARN Partnerships
58  Partners coordinate across education,
workforce, and economic development
initiatives
 Develop plans to train and educate workers,
and place them in meaningful employment
 Over 918 employers have participated
Strategic Industry
Partnerships

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APPRENTICESHIP 2.0
3,669  134 programs
 254 approved occupations
 Traditional and modern industries, from
construction to computing
Participating
Employers

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Maryland Workforce Exchange
 Online job seeker and workforce services
system
 Job seekers can assess work skills, set goals,
and apply for jobs
 Employers can define skills, post jobs,
recruit, and communicate with job seekers
 Provides labor market information on
salaries and economic data
95,205
Job Openings

7. MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SLIDE 7
American Job Centers
 Located throughout Maryland
 FREE services
 Resume assistance, interview coaching, and
connections with job and skills training
 Access to workshops, seminars, and job
fairs
29
Locations

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More Jobs for Marylanders
 $1M in matching grants to manufacturers
that provide incumbent worker training
programs
 $1M for workforce development
scholarships to eligible students enrolled in
job training programs at community
colleges
 Increased vocational training in high schools
$2M
Job Training

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PIPELINE FOR EMPLOYERS
Creating Tomorrow’s Workforce, Today
DLLR develops the talent pipeline through:
 EARN Training
 Apprenticeship 2.0
 Maryland Workforce Exchange
 More Jobs for Marylanders

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EARN Maryland
4,520
 2,888 un- and underemployed workers
trained
 Training imparts new skills, certification, or
credentials
 99% of surveyed employers report a
positive impact on their business
 Employers report increased cost savings,
productivity, and retention
Incumbent
Workers Trained

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Resource: EARN Maryland
2X
 Program grew 50% in 2017
 Because of its success, Governor Hogan
doubled the program’s budget
 Targeted investments in cyber and green
industries
– $3M earmarked for cyber and IT
– $1M/year for three years for green jobs
Increased Budget =
More Opportunities

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APPRENTICESHIP 2.0
9,423  Helps recruit and develop a highly skilled
workforce
 Reduces turnover costs and increases
employee retention
 Scalable for any industry
Registered
Apprentices

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Resource: APPRENTICESHIP TAX CREDIT
$1,000  State income tax credit for
sponsors/employers who hire an eligible
registered apprentice
 May qualify for $1,000 credit per eligible
registered apprentice
Per Apprentice

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Maryland Workforce Exchange
 FREE
 Employers can define skills, post jobs,
recruit, and communicate with job seekers
 MWE provides labor market information
on salaries and economic data
 Ability to cross-post via DLLR social
channels
125,000
Active Registrants

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Resource: More Jobs for Marylanders
 Extended reach into new counties
 Incentivizes employers to create new jobs
 Expanded industries to include STEM
 State income and property tax credits for
job creation
 $1,000 income tax credit per manufacturing
apprentice
$15M
Available Tax
Credits

16. MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SLIDE 16
RESULTS
Strong Workforce, Strong Economy
$18.97 84%
EARN Maryland
Return on
Investment
Un- and Underemployed
Trainees Find Work

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RESULTS
Strong Workforce, Strong Economy
959 91%
Apprenticeship 2.0
Apprentice Graduates
in 2017
Retention Rate

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RESULTS
Strong Workforce, Strong Economy
59,735 3,254
2,534
American Job Centers
Marylanders Receiving
Services
Persons w/Disabilities
Veterans

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RESULTS
Strong Workforce, Strong Economy
147,143
Employment
Employers in Maryland

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RESULTS
Strong Workforce, Strong Economy
Lowest UI Claims
Total 2017 UI Claims Lowest in 10 Years
Employment

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