Maryland Higher Education Commission

November 2006 Press Release

 

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 15, 2006

 

What:         Public Hearing on critical Workforce Shortages in Maryland which provide a public

                    good or benefit to its citizens

Why:           To determine which occupations should be a part of a financial assistance program

                    entitled the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant with the purpose of

                    addressing workforce shortages within the State

                    If you or your organization are interested in participating in the public hearing,

                    please contact Susan Taylor at 410-260-4539 or at staylor@mhec.state.md.us to

                    confirm your participation. Please provide the organization name; contact name,

                    telephone number and email; and occupation(s) for which testimony will be

                    presented.

Who:          The Advisory Council is comprised of 21 members representing higher education,

                    state agencies, business, non-profit organizations and the General Assembly.

When:        9:00 a.m. Friday, December 15, 2006

Where:      CALT Building, Room 100, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway,

                    Arnold, MD 21012

A full description and electronic version of the mandate of this public hearing is available now on MHEC’s website at www.mhec.state.md.us.