Baltimore County Workforce Development Board met Sept. 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
all to order
Anna Maria Palmer called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. Anna Maria welcomed attendees to Guinness brewery and thanked Mike Donilon for hosting the Board meeting.
Update on the County economy
Will updated the Board on the status of Baltimore County’s economy. The County’s 4.6% unemployment rate is echoing what is going on around the country. He also noted some important developments for County organizations that are expected to positively impact the County’s economy:
McCormick – New world class headquarters will open on October 2nd.
Stanley Black and Decker – 400 jobs added.
Tradepoint Atlantic – The clean-up of tin mill canal is now half complete. The new Amazon warehouse is now open.
Owings Mills Mall – Costco opening next week.
Inverness Farm Brewery – First farm brewery in the County is now open.
WIOA Updates
Mary Manzoni, Manager of Career Services
1. Benchmarks for Success
Consists of five strategic goals focused on a shared vision for Maryland’s workforce. The five strategic goals are:
Maximizing employment opportunities
Maximizing skills and credentialing
Maximizing life management skills
Eliminating barriers to employment
Enhancing the efficiency of Maryland’s workforce system
2. OSO - One Stop Operator
Mike Lawrence, Baltimore County’s One Stop Operator, has been facilitating trainings focusing on professional development.
Transition
Anna Maria Palmer, Board Chair
The Board thanked outgoing Board Chair, Mac MacLure, for his service and dedication.
New members of the Board were introduced, new members include:
Bob Holsey, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 37
Brent Howard, Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce
Edna Manuud, McCormick
Deborah Rowe, Genesis
Tina Williams-Koroma, Tcecure, LLC
Board Business – voting members
Anna Maria Palmer, Board Chair
Board members present voted unanimously to approve the June 21st minutes as official Board documents.
Board members reviewed the Board’s bylaws, more specifically the Board’s Charter and purpose.
Anna Maria Palmer is planning on sending a letter to both County Executive candidates to highlight the Board’s apolitical commitment to the business community and workforce system. The Board did a brainstorming session about Board achievements/goals for the letter.
Board Member News
Jim Russell announced the next youth networking event will be held in March.
Al Clinedinst shared that the Union Mechanical Contractors created 100 new jobs this year and took on 500 apprenticeships.
Closing Remarks
Next Workforce Development Board meeting will be held on December 13, 2018. Location TBD
http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/WorkforceDevel/councilminutes/wdbminutes180927.pdf
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