We need to make bigotry expensive. To anyone who is in a state where so-called leaders condemn and disrespect broad portions of the population there, come to Maryland, where we are defending and uplifting the beautiful mosaic and history of everybody.

Meeting the need for more workers remains a top priority for Governors as they prepare to implement their broadband plans. Learn more about strategies states are developing to grow the broadband talent pipeline: nga.org/news/commentar…

Exciting announcement from Governor Katie Hobbs to grow and upskill Arizona’s workforce in key sectors. NGA's Workforce Development and Economic Policy team was thrilled to be on-hand for this announcement and to share national best practices.

Today was the first event of its kind, bringing together local ARIZONA@WORK workforce boards from across the state to align strategy and vision. Governor Katie Hobbs is leading to cultivate Arizona's workforce of the future and ensure opportunity reaches all communities across AZ.

🥳 Congrats to these six states! Can’t wait to see what they accomplish over the coming year in their push to advance youth apprenticeship. Additional states will join an affiliated Community of Practice, too - more on that soon. Thanks New America for your partnership on this!

So proud and excited for my colleagues who worked tirelessly on this initiative all year!

ICYMI: Last week, Governor Laura Kelly signed the Kansas Apprenticeship Act, bipartisan legislation that promotes and expands apprenticeships with businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit groups. More: governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly…

This week Governor Wes Moore announced funding to help expand apprenticeship. The funding will help connect thousands of Marylanders to good paying careers in vital and high-growth industries. Learn more: governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pag…

Today, NGA and U.S. Department of Labor launched the Workforce Strategic Planning Collaborative to provide technical support to Governors as they develop their strategic vision to maximize the impact of new federal investments for their state’s workforce. nga.org/news/commentar…

Sign up for updates on the Workforce Strategic Planning Collaborative at: nga.org/wspc/

Apprenticeships are a core pathway to work, wages, and wealth for Marylanders and are essential for our economic future. That's why we've invested $6.6M in Maryland's apprenticeship programs to bolster staffing, outreach, and training and connect Marylanders with opportunity.

It’s official! I’m honored to join the outstanding MD Department of Labor team in their commitment to ensuring a vibrant Maryland economy that leaves no one behind. Thank you to Governor Wes Moore and Secretary Wu for this opportunity to serve my home state! labor.maryland.gov/whatsnews/newe…

The Labor team is attending the Maryland Association of Counties conference in Ocean City! This week is full of opportunities to share about future plans for the state. Most importantly, we can connect with leaders across our state to serve Marylanders. Stop by Booth 235 and say hello! #MACoCon

ICYMI: The Service Year Option portal is live! The deadline for submissions is Sept 1, so get yours in ASAP! Parents and guardians, share the link with a young person in your life – your encouragement could make all the difference in their life. dsci.maryland.gov/Pages/default.…

I am confident that if we demonstrate the courage required of this moment, if we step up, if we act with ingenuity and discipline, we will prove ourselves worthy of the future we seek. Let's all step up, make strong choices, and do our part to make this Maryland's decade.

At #MACoCon, I laid out our core principles to approaching this year's budget. It's critical that we grow our economy while empowering people. We must be fiscally responsible, lead with a data-driven approach and channel our great potential into long-term economic growth.

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Every day, our state employees are working to build strong pipelines for employment and support for those who need it. In partnership, we are moving to create a dynamic workforce and fill jobs in clean energy, the service industry, and more to bolster our economy.

Big week at the Governor’s Workforce Development Board! Governor Wes Moore convened his first meeting w/ his newly appointed Board leadership on Tuesday to begin charting a course for how we’ll work together to bring economic opportunity to all Marylanders. More in the highlight!👇

I know “AI” and “cyber” sound scary, but the reality is that this technology is already affecting our lives. So do we wait for it to evolve even more and find ourselves flat-footed against the challenges of tomorrow? Or do we take action to ensure we lead in this moment?