Maryland Launches $2.38M Rural Workforce Development Program
What happened
Maryland received a $2.38 million federal grant to fund the four-year Maryland Rural Pathways to Prosperity Network, or MD Pathways. The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced the program, which will connect rural students with training and job opportunities in fields such as health care, cybersecurity, and agriculture.
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Why it matters
The initiative is designed to serve over 1,000 rural students and partner with at least 50 regional businesses over four years. It will create 25 new workforce credential pathways and provide more than 500 paid internships and apprenticeships.
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Who's involved
- Maryland Higher Education CommissionThe governing board for higher education in Maryland that coordinates the initiative.
- Wes MooreThe Governor who announced the MD Pathways program.
- University of Maryland Eastern ShoreOne of the rural-serving colleges participating in the MD Pathways network.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Eastern ShoreSpeculative
The Eastern Shore might see increased demand for skilled labor in high-demand fields through the program.
- MarylandSpeculative
Maryland could see increased investment in its workforce through the federally funded initiative.
How this reaches others
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The entities involved
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Maryland
state of the United States of America
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Maryland Higher Education Commission
State of Maryland's governing board for higher education
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Related events
- Maryland must opt in to a federal education program.
- Elections are underway in Maryland to determine the future leadership of the board of education.
- Maryland mandates educational goals and invests billions in public schools, with the Governor defending high standards.
- Bowie State University is located in the state of Maryland.
- The University System of Maryland distributes financial aid within the state of Maryland.