1. 1 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Forging Partnerships to Better Serve Marylanders Paulette L. Francois, Assistant Secretary, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning

2. 2 What does the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) do?  The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation protects and empowers Marylanders by safeguarding workers, protecting consumers, providing a safety net, and cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Maryland’s dynamic economy.

3. 3  DLLR - Six Divisions  Labor and Industry  Racing Commission  Occupational & Professional Licensing  Unemployment Insurance  Financial Regulation  Workforce Development and Adult Learning

4. 4 Workforce Development and Adult Learning (WDAL)  Oversees the State’s workforce programs  Ensures that employers have the skilled workforce they need to be competitive  Provides Marylanders with access to employment and training resources and services  Administers adult education, literacy, and correctional education programs in conjunction with the workforce development programs to ensure a comprehensive and collaborative system of workforce creation

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6. 6 Maryland’s One Stop Career Centers  DWDAL oversees the 35 One Stop Career Centers in the 12 Workforce Investment Areas (WIAs).  DWDAL and its partners serviced over 550,000 One Stop visitors with an average of nearly 46,000 customers a month, or roughly 3,800 visitors per WIA area receiving job seeker services as well as employer services in Program Year 2009.  Each One Stop Career Center caters to the unique needs of the local county or workforce investment area.  DWDAL strives to continually enhance the services that can be offered to all Marylanders.

7. 7 Maryland’s Libraries  Serve as a critical resource to local communities throughout the state.  Often serve as the initial contact for those who have lost their jobs.  Provide assistance in career planning and development.  Provides internet access to many Marylanders.  Provide on-line training in the use of MWE.  Assist in workforce development by providing:  Instruction in completing job applications,  Assistance in writing a resume, and  Preparation for the interview process.  Provide ABE/ESL instruction in Howard County.

8. 8 Workforce Development

9. 9 Maintains and develops Maryland’s workforce by:  Providing funding training  Assisting in job searches  Assisting with connecting businesses with employees  Reporting the needs and demands of the labor market  Offering tax incentives for employers  Providing a full range of employment services to applicants with disabilities  35 One Stop Career Centers  12 Workforce Investment Areas (WIAs)

10. 10 Adult Learning Adult Education and Literacy Services (AELS) & Correctional Education (CE)

11. 11 Adult Learning Adult Education and Literacy Services  Ensures that adult learners are part of Maryland’s upwardly mobile workforce by:  Providing leadership for the establishment of adult education goals,  Overseeing the implementation of the federal Adult Education State Plan (33 Adult Education Programs), and  Administering the statewide GED testing program (17 testing sites) and the National External Diploma Program

12. 12 Adult Learning Adult Education and Literacy Services Statistics – PY 2009 (7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010)  11,847 applications processed for testing  9,405 test administered  5,536 diplomas issued  3,400 + students entered employment during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2010  Wait time reduced from 60 to 19 days for test results

13. 13 Adult Learning Correctional Education  Provides academic, library, occupational, and transitional services to incarcerated students in state correctional institutions.  Adult Basic Education  GED Preparation  Special Education  English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)  College classes  On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Library Services

14. 14 Adult Learning Correctional Ed Statistics – PY 2009 (7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010)  CE – the approximate number of students served per program are as follows:  12,000 - academic programs  1,800 - occupational programs  4,000 - transitional programs  704 - earned a GED  3,363 - completed a transitional program  907 - completed an occupational program

15. 15 Working together to connect Marylanders with education and jobs  DLLR works with partners to connect job seekers to jobs and to explore all resources available to assist Marylanders  The Maryland Library Association’s (MLA) Strategic Plans for 2011-2014 (as revised on March 16, 2011) complement the DLLR goals of utilizing all resources and technologies available to help Marylanders

16. 16 What Should we Explore Together? Some ideas :  GED Support and Testing Sites  Financial Assistance and Resources Information  Career Exploration (youth and adult)  Job Search Assistance (via MWE)  Publications & Other Resource Sharings

17. 17 Thank you for your time! For more information… Contact the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) at 410-767-2173 www.dllr.maryland.gov www.mwejobs.com