Read more about the article Detention Center Officers Included in Higher Education Scholarship Fund
Higher Education / Public Safety and Corrections
Detention Center Officers Included in Higher Education Scholarship Fund

With bi-partisan support in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly, a bill expanding existing public safety scholarships to include correctional officers will take effect this summer with the application process beginning January 2027.  This year - with the unwavering support of Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes - officers working in local detention centers will now have access to an existing public safety scholarship fund for higher education. HB 852/SB 285 –…

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April 22, 2026
Read more about the article How Allegany County Is Building Skills and Small Businesses
County News / Economic Development / Education / Higher Education
How Allegany County Is Building Skills and Small Businesses

In Allegany County, workforce development is taking shape in a hands-on way. At Western Maryland Works (WMW), residents can earn certifications, train on industry-relevant equipment, prototype products, and build practical skills that translate into jobs, side businesses, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Operating through Allegany College of Maryland, WMW is designed to support both workforce needs and local business growth, particularly in a rural region where access to specialized tools and training can be limited. That combination…

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April 2, 2026
Read more about the article Celebrating Maryland’s 2025 NACo Leadership Academy Graduates – Join the Next Cohort!
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Celebrating Maryland’s 2025 NACo Leadership Academy Graduates – Join the Next Cohort!

MACo is pleased to congratulate the National Association of Counties (NACo) Leadership Development Academy 2025 cohort of Maryland graduates.   They join over 15,000 graduates and current participants from across the country benefitting from the 10-week online program enabling existing and emerging county leaders to achieve their highest potential. Congratulations, again, to the following Maryland graduates: Agnes Adjei, Engineer II, Charles County  Aminah Bushrod, Deputy Director of Technical Services, Prince George's County  Amy Crooks, Community Health Nurse…

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March 5, 2026
Read more about the article Statewide Zoning Mandate Threatens Smart Growth And Local Planning Authority
Higher Education / MACo Testimony / Planning and Zoning
Statewide Zoning Mandate Threatens Smart Growth And Local Planning Authority

On February 26, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Dominic Butchko testified before the Economic Matters committee in opposition to HB 778 - Land Use - Middle Housing Options - Requirements.  This bill would effectively eliminate single-family zoning in every corner of Maryland, drastically upending Maryland’s commitment to smart growth principles and challenging counties’ ability to balance new development with other state and local priorities. While counties share the State’s commitment to expanding affordable housing—and have helped…

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March 3, 2026
Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: Educating the Next Generation of Public Leaders
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Conduit Street Podcast: Educating the Next Generation of Public Leaders

On this episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson sits down with Dr. Roger E. Hartley of the University of Baltimore’s College of Public Affairs for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of public service in Maryland. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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February 13, 2026
Read more about the article Scholarship Opportunity Supports the Next Generation of County Leaders
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Scholarship Opportunity Supports the Next Generation of County Leaders

The National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with Nationwide, is investing in the futures of county families through its annual Deferred Compensation Program scholarship opportunity. Now in its 26th consecutive year, the NACo Deferred Compensation Program will award four $2,500 college scholarships to high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of county employees participating in the program. The initiative reflects NACo and Nationwide’s ongoing commitment to supporting county employees not only in…

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February 10, 2026
Read more about the article Public-Private Partnership Forged at Bowie State to Expand Tech Career Pathways in MD
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Public-Private Partnership Forged at Bowie State to Expand Tech Career Pathways in MD

The Maryland Higher Education Commission and Maryland Department of Labor have joined forces with Bowie State University and CodePath to expand opportunities to careers in technology.  The Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Maryland Department of Labor are proud to announce a new partnership between CodePath and Bowie State University (BSU) to expand tech career opportunities and Maryland’s cyber workforce. CodePath is a national nonprofit that integrates career-ready computer science courses into college degree programs.…

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November 13, 2025
Read more about the article Apprenticeships Gain Ground as Key Pathway in Higher Education
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Apprenticeships Gain Ground as Key Pathway in Higher Education

Apprenticeships are increasingly seen as a vital complement to traditional higher education. They can be a powerful tool to strengthen local workforce pipelines and expand opportunity. As higher education evolves, leaders are rethinking how best to prepare students for the workforce. A recent Baltimore Sun commentary highlighted the growing importance of apprenticeships as part of the future. State Senator Cory McCray’s new memoir, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, illustrates the value of this approach.…

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October 1, 2025
Read more about the article Teacher Apprenticeship Program in St. Mary’s Spreads to Caroline and Washington
Education / Higher Education
Teacher Apprenticeship Program in St. Mary’s Spreads to Caroline and Washington

New state-sponsored apprenticeship program for aspiring teachers relies on model established in St. Mary's County and seeks to fill vacancies with more homegrown candidates.  Last week Governor Wes Moore announced Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teaching that was built off a model started in St. Mary's County. The program will enable aspiring teachers to receive more hands-on training, mentorship, and paid work experience while reducing the out-of-pocket cost of earning a degree and…

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September 24, 2025
Read more about the article Community Colleges Streamline Pathways to Skilled Jobs
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Community Colleges Streamline Pathways to Skilled Jobs

As employers struggle to fill critical jobs, community colleges are responding with flexible training that connects students to careers more quickly.  In a recent article from Governing, a growing shortage of skilled workers is slowing economic growth nationwide, with 71 percent of employers saying they cannot find the talent they need. Community colleges are stepping up to address this challenge by offering faster, more flexible training models that better match the realities of today’s students…

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September 24, 2025
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