The expansion comes as Maryland faces workforce shortages in several sectors, including education, health care and information technology.

STREET IN DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE. U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS TELL US THEY’RE WORKING WITH THE STATE TO HELP STUDENTS FINISH TRAINING AND CONNECT THEM TO JOBS, BUT THOSE WHO OPERATE THE PROGRAM SAY ...

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