Governor Wes Moore Champions Maryland’s Federal Public Servants: Key Actions and Highlights

Today, Governor Wes Moore shared new plans to assist Maryland residents affected by recent federal job cuts and funding changes. This initiative emphasizes the administration’s dedication to helping Marylanders and strengthening the local economy against future challenges. Federal workers are valuable to our communities. They’ve dedicated themselves to serving our country, and we want to ensure they can remain in Maryland.

Here’s what the Governor’s office is doing to support affected workers and their communities:

• They’ve enhanced the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website, adding tools like:
• The Live Work Maryland Job Search, showcasing nearly 130,000 job openings in high-demand fields like IT and engineering.
• Information about additional support programs, including housing assistance.
• The Unified Benefits Screener, which helps Marylanders find available assistance.
• Veteran resources to help with healthcare, career transitions, and emergency financial aid, as about 15% of federal workers in Maryland are veterans.
• Local resources to help workers access community support.
• They’re starting an initiative to draw federal workers into state jobs, launching with a virtual session called “Joining Team Maryland” on March 7. Recruitment fairs will follow in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City to help connect workers with job opportunities.
• They’ve organized hiring fairs with local leaders to connect affected workers with both public and private sector jobs in their areas.
• The Governor signed three new memorandums to enhance local hiring practices, supporting federal workers who want to continue public service in Maryland. The key actions include:
• The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will start a program to help federal workers translate their experience into state job opportunities, including a webinar in March.
• The Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will speed up hiring processes for positions that are hard to fill, especially for applications from federal workers.
• The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) will team up to guide federal employees interested in transitioning to teaching roles as Maryland faces a teacher shortage.
• There’s also a new online resource page to assist federal workers interested in teaching. This aims to address the over 1,600 unfilled classrooms in Maryland by guiding them through certification and job opportunities.

The Governor’s recent actions build on previous efforts to support Maryland workers. Since the launch of the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website on February 14, which serves as a central resource for those affected by federal job changes, it has received over 51,000 visits.

• The Maryland Department of Labor has also created a specific webpage for federal employees on benefits and career transition resources, which has seen over 20,000 interactions.
• They offer a free weekly virtual workshop for former federal workers to explore new job opportunities, with over 250 participants so far.
• Maryland’s American Job Centers are available for additional support, offering services like résumé writing, career guidance, and workshops to help with job searches.

These efforts highlight the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to providing resources and support for Maryland workers as they navigate these challenging changes. Maryland is dedicated to helping its residents thrive in new career paths.

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