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The Office of Governor Wes Moore

Governor Moore Announces Job Training Search Tool to Connect Marylanders with Opportunities and Safeguard Access to Benefits Amid Trump Administration Restrictions

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of a new search tool designed to rapidly connect Marylanders with more than 900 job training programs, adult education opportunities, career schools and pathways, and workforce development programs.

This job training database, envisioned by Senate Bill 772 sponsored by Senate President Ferguson, provides further support to Marylanders who are impacted by new federal work requirements imposed by the Trump Administration under H.R. 1. The federal rules base vital access to food assistance and healthcare coverage on an individual’s ability to document how they are meeting the work requirements. Marylanders can use this search tool to more quickly connect with workforce training opportunities, so they don’t lose access to those critical supports on their path to employment and financial security.

“While federal regulations block individuals from their healthcare and food assistance, our administration is working diligently to help Marylanders access the critical resources they need to survive,” said Gov. Moore. “This new search tool helps connect people with opportunities to work, wages, and wealth, ensuring they can pay for groceries and access necessary healthcare, leaving no one behind.”  

The Maryland Department of Information Technology, Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Department of Human Services, and Governor’s Office for Children partnered with the Office of the Governor to develop this database, under Maryland Senate Bill 772. It builds on the Moore-Miller Administration’s efforts to ensure eligible Marylanders do not lose access to essential services due to Trump Administration restrictions. New eligibility requirements will impact 320,000 Medicaid members and 80,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in the state.

“It’s critical that Marylanders who are striving for long-term financial security can hold onto vital healthcare coverage and food assistance as they seek family-supporting jobs,” said Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu. “Job training and adult education opportunities are an essential part of this story. We are excited to expand the toolbox of resources to continue connecting workers who need opportunities with employers seeking qualified talent.”

“No Marylander should have to worry about providing food for their families while advancing their career," said Maryland Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Stacy Rodgers. "Proactive outreach and reducing red tape across the Moore-Miller Administration has already helped approximately 40,000 Marylanders maintain SNAP access compared to national declines since H.R. 1 passed. This new database builds on that progress, making it even easier for our customers to find approved workforce programs, fulfill new federal requirements, and safeguard the support they rely on every day.”

“Our number one goal is to make sure every eligible Marylander maintains access to Medicaid coverage,” said Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani. “To do this, we are working across state government and with trusted community partners to help Medicaid members understand the new federal changes, and complete any required steps to keep their Medicaid. This database is a key resource as Marylanders navigate new federal requirements.”

“Technology should eliminate barriers, not create them,” said Secretary of the Maryland Department of Information Technology Katie Savage. “In partnering across state government to build this tool, our top priority was delivering an intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly digital experience. Whether searching by industry or location, every Marylander, regardless of device or technical background, can quickly navigate more than 900 training opportunities to safeguard their benefits and advance their career.”

The training search tool is available on the Maryland Benefits page for Job Training and Support. Marylanders can use the tool to search for job training programs by location or by industry, across sectors such as hospitality, cyber and IT, construction, and transportation. Search results include current contact information for training providers, and training providers can update their information by emailing [email protected]. Maryland will expand the database’s functionality over time. 

The Maryland Benefits website features the new tool alongside links to the Maryland Workforce Exchange website—which connects jobseekers and employers—and Maryland’s 33 American Job Centers. These centers are located in every region of Maryland, and provide a broad range of employment-related services, including one-on-one support for jobseekers in every field.

SNAP customers can visit the Department of Human Services’ Important Changes to SNAP Benefits webpage to learn more about the new federal requirements and available resources. Maryland Medicaid members are encouraged to login to their Maryland Health Connection account, keep their contact information current, and visit the Medicaid Check-In webpage to determine if they are impacted by new work requirements that launch on January 1, 2027. Employers can see Maryland's new guide on accessing talent to meet workforce needs for tips on how to connect with H.R. 1-impacted Marylanders who are seeking job opportunities.

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