Building a strong labor force is critical in many aspects of economic development, and by providing quality education and training in Charles County, we’re creating a skilled workforce to meet the demands of today and the future.
Charles County has many wonderful resources for creating a pipeline of talented, well-educated workers, as well as helping workers upgrade skills. But, how many of our businesses know about them? That’s why the first of two panels at our Fall Meeting will focus on workforce development: Growing Our Local Talent.
“We know, from a recent commuter study, that many of our new residents have chosen to live in Charles County because of the excellent education system; especially those in higher paying managerial jobs,” said Marcia Keeth, EDD Deputy Director. “Workforce development starts as early as our public schools, so we’ll include our educators as a part of the panel, as well as leadership from our Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board who support employers through recruitment, hiring assistance, and training.”
The theme of the 2018 Fall Meeting is “Closing the Workforce Gap,” and this panel will cover many of the training and education programs Charles County has in place already, and how we’re striving to keep the workforce local.
What programs are available to our community right now? How is Charles County building a workforce of the future? What factors are keeping our workforce local? Our industry experts will address these topics and more during their discussion.
Workforce Development: Growing Our Local Talent Panelist Experts:
- Ruth Davis, Director of Regional Workforce & Business Development, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland
- Kimberly Hill, Superintendent, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS)
- Maureen Murphy, President, College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
Moderator:
Dr. Daraius Irani, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research, Towson University
Are you ready to learn what programs are available to help grow and retain your workforce? Register for our Fall Meeting!
