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Training & Recruitment
One key to maintaining a competitive business climate in Maryland is a well-trained workforce. Through Maryland's Division of Regional Development, you will find an array or workforce training programs and support for businesses.
● Partnership for Workforce Quality: Financial assistance through the PWQ's individual company grant program. The Partnership provides grants and support services targeted to help small and mid-sized manufacturing and technology companies (500 or less employees). It also provides matching grants to manufacturing and technology consortia programs to make the work of building high-performance companies more affordable and effective.
The Maryland ISO Consortium Program - 410-767-0542 The Maryland World Class Manufacturing Consortium - 410-767-4802 The Software Industry Consortium - 410-767-0523
For qualifying companies that make a commitment to their training goals, PWQ will reimburse up to 50% of the direct costs related to the training projects. The training providers are selected by the company, and Maryland also assists employers with recruitment and screening of employees and maintains a state and nationwide database of potential employees. The objectives of the program are:
To improve business competitiveness and worker productivity To upgrade employee skills for new technologies and production processes To promote employment stability
With businesses selecting their training providers, successful programs have been delivered by:
In-house instructors from participating companies Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury University Private consultants Product manufacturers and vendors
● Maryland Industrial Training Program: Provides reimbursement grants for the development and training of new employees in firms relocating or expanding their workforce in Maryland. MITP reimburses companies for eligible costs associated with training programs customized to the work process. The level of funding is negotiated between the company and Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development with specific cost sharing items spelled out in a training grant agreement.
● Maryland Job Service: Recruitment and job training assistance through the Maryland Job Service and local employment training agencies provide free recruitment assistance. They also perform client screening for all job creation and hiring tax credits available from the State and Federal government.
MARYLAND JOB SERVICE CAREERNET - 410-767-2173 WICOMICO COUNTY ONE STOP JOB MARKET - 410-341-6515 LOWER SHORE WORKFORCE ALLIANCE - 410-632-3300
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