CENTER FOR INDUSTRY INITIATIVES
Center for Industry Initiatives was established in 2005 under a grant from U.S. Department of Labor. To determine workforce needs of private sector, Industry Initiative Coordinators worked with representatives from targeted industries, including aerospace, construction, cybersecurity, and health information technology. To coordinate these needs with State workforce development system, Center identified local education and training resources, business services, and social service programs.
Inactive since Jan. 2015 due to lack of funding.
CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS TASK FORCE
Reformed as Workforce, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Task Force in Oct. 2017.
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE
Michael R. DiGiacomo, Chair (410) 767-2131; e-mail:
michael.digiacomo@maryland.gov
Scott A. Dennis; Emily Dove; Jade Ann Gingerich; Mary Kendall; Kenneth Jessup; Nina S. Roa; James E. Rzepkowski; Patrice Sawah; Sarah D. Sheppard; one vacancy.
Interagency Committee on Workforce coordinated workforce development programs and policies among State agencies to meet demands of Maryland industries.
Committee was discontinued.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
In 2008, renamed Workforce Innovation and Programs.
SUBCABINET
In 2007, renamed Interagency Committee on Workforce.
TASK FORCE ON DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO AID UNEMPLOYED STATE RESIDENTS
In October 2011, Governor's Workforce Investment Board was authorized to establish an advisory committee. That committee subsequently was called Task Force on Development of Educational Programs to Aid Unemployed State Residents (Chapter 359, Acts of 2011; Code Labor & Employment Article, sec. 11-505.1).
Task Force charge was to identify workforce needs and educational and training requirements for employment sectors showing growth opportunities and job availability. For regions of Maryland with highest levels of unemployment, Task Force was to determine their workforce education and training needs.
Annually, Task Force was to submit recommendations to Governor; Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee; and House Committee on Ways and Means.
Task Force last met in Jan. 2015.
TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE TASK FORCE
Task Force ended in 2003.
WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT TASK FORCES
Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Task Force was formed in February 2016.
Ended in 2019.
CYBERSECURITY & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
In November 2017, Governor charged Cybersecurity and Information Technology Task Force with studying opportunities to grow Maryland's economy through the computer science and information technology industry (Executive Order 01.01.2017.27).
Task Force reported to Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by June 1, 2018.
Ended in 2019.
HEALTH CARE & LIFE SCIENCES TASK FORCE
In February 2016, Health Care and Life Sciences Task Force was created.
Ended in 2019.
MARKETING & BRANDING TASK FORCE
Marketing and Branding Task Force originated in February 2016.
Ended in 2019.
WORKFORCE, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY & EQUALITY TASK FORCE
Workforce, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Task Force originated as the Changing Demographics Task Force, and reformed under its present name in October 2017.
Ended in 2019.
WORKFORCE INNOVATION & PROGRAMS
WORKFORCE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS
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Appointed by Governor's Workforce Investment Board:
Tina M. Bjarekull; Francis H. (Frank) Chaney III; Trudy E. Chara; Edward Gillespie; Dean R. Kendall; Andrew B. Larson; Marlene Lieb; Fred D. Mason, Jr.; Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr.; Ben H. Passmore; Lynn M. Reed; Angela Thornton; Kathleen Weiss.
John Q. Porter, Esq., Chair
James Armitage; Leo J. Blackwell; Eleanor M. Carey, Esq.; Trudy E. Chara; Evette Conwell; Eugene M. DeLoatch, Ph.D.; Preston L. Dillard; Michael P. Dorio, Jr.; William Ermatinger; Patricia S. Florestano, Ph.D.; Joseph Grossnickel; Judith H. Hendrickson; Carolyn Hoch; Patty Keeton; Douglas Kendzierski; J. David Lee; Carolyn McGlotten; Joseph Mulfesi; Hilanne Myers; Katherine M. Oliver; June E. Streckfus; Lelia True; Renee Winsky; Brenda K. Woodsmall.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & SKILLED TRADES TASK FORCE
Gary E. Bockrath, Chair (chosen by Chair, Governor's Workforce Development Board)
Christopher M. Sachse & Edward Roberts, Co-Chairs (chosen by Chair, Governor's Workforce Development Board)
Laura Spada, Ed.D., Chair (chosen by Chair, Governor's Workforce Development Board)
Lisa A. Rusyniak, Chair (chosen by Chair, Governor's Workforce Development Board)
Veronica A. Cool & Michelle Bell-Smith, Co-Chairs (chosen by Chair, Governor's Workforce Development Board)
Abolished in Jan. 2011.
Renamed Strategic Partnerships in 2007.
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