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Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program - Workforce Development & Adult Learning

Overview

To support Maryland workers and help employers meet critical hiring needs, MD Labor launched the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program, a $1 million competitive grant initiative designed to strengthen transferable and emerging technology skills in industries essential to the state’s economic growth, including life sciences, technology, aerospace and defense, and manufacturing. Grant awards of up to $200,000 support the upskilling and reskilling of jobseekers and incumbent workers through training programs developed in partnership with employers to address real-world workforce needs. Applications were accepted through April 2026, and seven grantees were selected to receive funding, with awarded projects beginning in June 2026.

Program contacts

Brittney Hansen
[email protected]
Program Manager, Office of Strategic Initiatives
Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning
Maryland Department of Labor

Lighthouse UP Grantees:

MD Labor awarded funding to seven organizations through the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program. The grantees will support Maryland workers in developing in-demand skills and help strengthen the talent pipeline for critical industries across the state.