Fueling Economic Advancement for Brighter Futures and Stronger Workplaces
A career isn’t just a source of income; it’s the key to building brighter futures, and stronger communities. Beyond the paycheck, a career brings dignity, confidence, and a sense of purpose, creating a foundation toward lasting success.
We help people who are struggling to get and keep a steady career that pays the bills removing obstacles in their way. Guided by supportive programs, resources, and personalized employment mentoring, they are equipped to pursue the self-sufficiency we all aspire to.
Our work empowers both career seekers and employers alike, building stronger employees and fostering their economic stability, and creating more equitable workplaces that fuel our local economy.
WorkWays
Through our WorkWays program, we partner with employers to break down barriers to employment and economic advancement.
Workforce Leadership Academy
The Workforce Leadership Academy unites Maryland-region leaders to collaboratively create solutions to improve our workforce development ecosphere.
Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster (CLIFF)
The CLIFF dashboard is a tool that helps Marylanders overcome the “benefits cliff”: an increase in income that can suddenly make someone ineligible for public assistance programs and that can actually worsen their financial situation.
Developed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Richmond, this tool:
