“I feel like I’m going to the NFL.” That’s what rising Colonel High School senior Tyler Gross said about landing his dream job—learning welding through a youth apprenticeship with Crystal Steel Fabricators. Read Tyler’s story: ow.ly/ysKh50WppSo

🎇 Congrats to the latest graduates of the Association of Air Conditioning Professionals apprenticeship program! Since 1988, they've launched 665+ careers. Last month, 29 more! Thank you, AACP, for building Maryland's skilled workforce. #Apprenticeship

Calling all veterans! National Hire a Veteran Day is almost here. We’re celebrating a day early with a hiring event on July 24, 10 AM–2 PM, at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, featuring 90 employers, résumé help, and more. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/AZbr50Wrtfq

Thanks to all the veterans and other jobseekers who came out to our Hire a Veteran Day job fair at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland today, as well as the 90 private and public sector employers that had booths! If you missed out, find our next hiring event here: ow.ly/IMi250WuXwX

Great reporting on how Maryland veterans are making career connections! Thanks to the jobseekers, employers, @MDveterans and other partners who helped make this event such a success. #HireAVeteranDay

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! To celebrate, we're sharing resources to connect individuals with disabilities to meaningful careers: ow.ly/rNkC50Wuk28

MD Labor Sec. Wu joined Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore Jobs & Resources (MOED) Director MacKenzie Garvin to check out the awesome hands-on learning happening through Code in the Schools! It's great to see curious minds on the path to tech careers. #summerjob #youthworks

We are thrilled to share that the nation's first-ever environmental health specialist apprenticeship program has been approved! Thanks Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), and Morgan State University for being apprenticeship trailblazers! Read more: ow.ly/NxWJ50WxxV3

This #NationalInternDay, we're celebrating the invaluable contributions of interns at workplaces throughout Maryland. It's inspiring to remember that many of our current leaders once stood in their shoes, taking their first steps into the professional world through internships.

Yesterday, MD Labor Secretary Portia Wu held a roundtable with leaders from businesses, organizations, and state agencies focused on our constantly-evolving AI and cyber landscape and how it's impacting the workforce.

"Entrepreneurship offers a powerful path to financial independence and community leadership." —MD Sec. of Labor Portia Wu New Start grants, announced by Governor Wes Moore, fund entrepreneurship training, mentoring, and support for justice-involved Marylanders. ow.ly/BH2E50WB0XR

Maryland just hit a record-breaking milestone, surpassing 13,000 registered apprentices this year! Learn more about apprenticeships at: ow.ly/knjy50WBIvj

A summer job can be the start to a career with a purpose! MD Labor Secretary Portia Wu joined umbwmc and AAWDC to talk with interns about their summer work experiences. #internship #summerjob

It was hard to say goodbye to MD Labor's two students from the Governor's Summer Internship Program, but we're so glad we got to work with them! We can't wait to see what you both do next! #summerjobs

Congratulations to Daniel Gutierrez, new graduate of the CBMM shipwright apprenticeship program! Read more about Daniel's voyage at CBMM: ow.ly/pZZw50WEIYC

The 4th & Goal program is delivering results, and it was recently highlighted at the 2025 GED Conference. Read about this adult ed program and how to get your GED: ow.ly/FsJT50WFmQu

MD Labor Secretary Portia Wu had a productive week at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference this week. She met with county leaders, colleagues, and partners to discuss the urgent need to tap into Maryland's most underutilized talent.

Meet Savannah. From teen mom to high school graduate and now a front desk pro, thanks to @UpperShoreJobs, she turned summer work into a real career. “I know what I’m capable of,” she says. And we wholeheartedly agree!

Thinking about returning to school but worried about the cost? You can earn while you learn! Sign up for our free webinar Sept. 2, to learn about becoming an apprentice: ow.ly/gN7p50WJ4mw

Congrats to the newest grads of Dwyer Workforce Development's certified nursing assistant program! 🎉 Maryland is lucky to have you working in vital healthcare roles and MD Labor Deputy Secretary Jason Perkins-Cohen was honored to deliver the keynote at your ceremony.