2. The Business
of Baltimore is
its
Workforce
Standing at the cultural and
geographic heart of Maryland, the
City of Baltimoreis developing into one
of the nation’s most dynamic and vibrant
cities. With an economy built around
world-class research institutions, top-
ranked financial services firms, and one
of the nations’ busiest ports, Baltimore
stands poised to be an international
leader in the emerging 21st century
economy.
To build that economy, Baltimore needs
a well-trained workforce with skills that
match the needs of our local employers.
This is where the Mayoral-appointed
Baltimore Workforce Investment Board,
in partnership with the Mayor's Office of
Employment Development, plays a
central role. The BWIB and MOED work
dutifully to develop a public workforce
system that can drive Baltimore toward
sustained prosperity.
Through action, influence and thoughtful
planning, BWIB members – comprised of
leaders representing Baltimore
businesses and industries – promote
synergy and communication among all of
the region’s workforce partners. Working
3. v i s i o n
The Baltimore Workforce Investment Board envisions a city where
every person maximizes his or her full potential and all employers
have the human resources to grow and prosper.
m i s s i o n
The Baltimore Workforce Investment Board, with the support of the
political leadership and the commitment of the local and state
partners, will build a world class workforce development system that
drives and supports the local economy.
with employers and policy makers, the
BWIB identifies successful career
pipelines within the city’s growth
industries. Partnering with the Mayor’s
Office and the non-profit community, we
target isolated and unrepresented areas
where job growth has stalled. At all times
we act as a convener and advocate,
bringing stakeholders together and
working to ensure that our precious
resources – financial, social, and cultural
– are leveraged for the betterment of
both the employers and employees who
work or live in Baltimore.
I hope you join us in our efforts and
encourage you to learn more about the
BWIB and Baltimore’s workforce
development system. Please always feel
free to give us your thoughts and
suggestions by emailing Richard
Chambers, MOED’s executive liaison for
public policy,
at rchambers@oedworks.com.
Andrew Bertamini
Regional President, Wells Fargo
Chair, Baltimore Workforce
Investment Board
