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Welding instructor revitalizes Baltimore's steel industry while saving lives
JARC Baltimore was featured on CBS, where they interviewed our Senior Metalworking Instructor, Kay Williams, who spoke about our program. In this interview, our partnership with US Wind was highlighted to bring more jobs in manufacturing to Baltimore.
Governor Moore Visits JARC Baltimore to Promote Manufacturing Jobs and Training in Offshore Wind Production
Gov. Wes Moore visited the JARC Training Center in Park Heights, on March 30th. JARC trainees and staff met with the governor to share their stories and talk about JARC’s unique approach to workforce development. Gov Moore mentioned JARC and STRUM in his keynote speech at IPF as part of cultivating workforce for OSW and reaching communities in need of careers with sustainable wages. He visited JAR……
Statement of Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
We mourn for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Laquan McDonald, Freddie Gray, Eric Garner, and all of the countless victims who have senselessly lost their lives due to systemic racism in our country.…
USDA Secretary visits training center
Citing JARC's wraparound services, Sonny Perdue told trainees and grads that combined with skills training, JARC Baltimore is changing lives.
Scaling Workforce Development Programming in Baltimore
With skilled workers now in high demand, Baltimore should seize the opportunity to rapidly expand high-quality workforce development programs to assist job seekers in obtaining the skills they need.
Maryland highlights work of JARC Baltimore
The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation featured JARC Baltimore prominently in its 2018 EARN Annual Report. This document goes to Governor Hogan, and it showcases the work of many Workforce Development and Adult Learning partners.
JARC KICKS OFF NEW MANUFACTURING PODCAST
Putman Media's new Manufacturing Tomorrow's Workforce podcast launched with a 44-minute interview with JARC President Guy Loudon. He discusses how to bridge the skills gap in the manufacturing workforce.
JARC Baltimore awarded Governor’s Citation
A Maryland Governor’s Citation was awarded to JARC Baltimore recognizing its efforts to expanding the local workforce that supports the manufacturing, construction and offshore wind energy industries. The award was presented by MEA Director Mary Beth Tung and DLLR Secretary Kelly Schultz.
JARC Baltimore Employer Spotlight: Raloid Corporation, Reisterstown, MD
Raloid Corp. was recently named JARC Baltimore's Manufacturing Partner of the Year. The veteran-owned business has served the machining needs of the military and aero defense industry for over 50 years. Today the company employs six JARC graduates and taps the organization for on-site machinist training.
Easy to fall in love with JARC Baltimore's mission
Sometimes the giver is the receiver. Read this blog post about how JARC Baltimore received free freelance assistance from Catchafire thanks to one of our grantors, the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The freelancers felt equally passionate about the match.