Maryland Invests $4M to Expand Construction Workforce Training
State initiative aims to train nearly 400 workers for construction and infrastructure jobs through apprenticeships and support services.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Apr 24, 2026
Maryland is investing $4 million to expand training programs aimed at preparing residents for careers in construction and transportation, Gov. Wes Moore announced.
The funding, part of the state’s Road to Careers initiative, is expected to train nearly 400 people for in-demand jobs in the construction trades and related infrastructure work. State officials project that about 340 participants will earn industry-recognized credentials, with roughly 250 securing employment.
“This program is about more than skills training — it’s about creating clear pathways to stable, family-supporting careers in construction and transportation,” Moore said.
The six-year, $24 million Road to Careers program focuses on strengthening Maryland’s pipeline of skilled construction workers by expanding access to pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships. Training partners also provide support services such as transportation assistance, childcare, and mental health resources to help participants complete programs and transition into the workforce.
State labor officials say the investment comes as demand for skilled construction workers grows alongside major infrastructure projects across Maryland.
“Maryland has a critical need for workers to support major transportation and construction projects statewide,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. “These grants will help more residents gain the training needed to enter the construction workforce.”
Grant recipients include workforce development organizations, community colleges, and training programs across the state, such as the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, Community College of Baltimore County, and Operating Engineers Local 37 Training School.
Training providers say the funding will expand hands-on learning opportunities and help participants gain the credentials and experience needed to work on large-scale construction projects.
The Road to Careers program is administered through a partnership between the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Transportation.
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Stasia DeMarco brings a strong and varied journalism background to her role at Occupational Health & Safety, having previously served as a multimedia editor, broadcast journalist, professor and reviewer across major news organizations. As Content Editor, she writes news and feature articles, hosts sponsor and editorial webinars, co-hosts the SafetyPod worker health and safety podcast, and manages the brand’s digital and social media presence. She is committed to informing and engaging the safety community through compelling reporting and conversations that support safer, healthier workplaces.