Maryland Workforce Alliance

Maryland Workforce Alliance empowers a diverse network of stakeholders to create, expand, and optimize high-quality work-based learning programs, fostering a skilled, diverse, and adaptable workforce that drives Maryland's economic prosperity and strengthens communities.

Comprehensive Work-Based Learning

• Apprenticeships: Supporting traditional and innovative apprenticeship models
• EARN (Employment Advancement Right Now) Program: Facilitating industry-led partnerships to address workforce needs
• Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: Preparing individuals for success in registered apprenticeships
• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Integrating academic and technical education to enhance career readiness

Stakeholder Engagement

We collaborate with:

• Unions
• Industry intermediaries
• Trade Organizations
• Apprenticeship sponsors
• Employers
• Educational institutions
• Government agencies

Workforce Development Goals

Our member organizations aim to:

• Align workforce skills with industry demands
• Promote economic mobility and career advancement
• Enhance Maryland's competitiveness in the global economy
• Foster inclusive and equitable workforce participation