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Maryland Workforce Alliance

Our Mission

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

Workforce Tools

Maryland Registered Apprentice Tax Credit

The Maryland Apprenticeship Tax Credit provides a State income tax credit to Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors or participating employers (Employer) which hire an eligible Registered Apprentice(s). The Employer may qualify for a $1,000 tax credit for each eligible Registered Apprentice.

Maryland Apprenticeship & Training Program

Information about registered apprenticeships from the Department of Labor. Find ways to hire or become an apprentice. https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/appr/.

Youth Apprenticeships

Learn more about Maryland State policy regarding Youth Apprenticeships. The state Department of Labor publishes yearly reports on Youth Apprenticeships and provides documents and information for employers or workers interested in the program.

About US

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.