Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Labor announced more than $4.7 million in Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) grants to expand workforce training and connect Marylanders with jobs in high-demand industries, including cybersecurity, emerging technology, skilled trades, healthcare and life sciences.
The funding will provide training and credentials to more than 1,700 Marylanders, including nearly 1,000 current workers seeking to advance their careers, while helping connect nearly 600 workers directly to jobs.
The grants include more than $1 million for cybersecurity and emerging technology training, $800,000 for skilled trades and apprenticeship opportunities, and $750,000 for healthcare training.
Among the recipients is Montgomery College, which received an award for life sciences workforce training. Other recipients include community colleges, workforce development organizations and nonprofits throughout Maryland.
According to the state, the Moore-Miller administration has invested more than $35 million through the EARN program, supporting workforce training, career advancement and job placement opportunities across multiple industries.
