Department of Social and Economic Mobility - Workforce Opportunities Grant Program and Fund
In the Senate - First Reading Finance
Summary
The bill establishes the Workforce Opportunities Grant Program within Maryland’s Department of Social and Economic Mobility, awarding competitive grants to nonprofits, local workforce boards, and employer‑community partnerships for planning and running job fairs. It also creates a special, non‑lapse fund that must receive at least $500,000 each fiscal year from 2028‑2030, with any interest earnings added back to the fund. The program aims to connect job seekers with employers across the state, especially in underserved communities.
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