Workforce Policy Fact Sheet (State of Maryland)

A fact sheet from Cicero Action that provides a snapshot of Maryland's workforce

Maryland is poised for significant economic growth, and strategic workforce policies are vital to harness the full potential of its labor force. Removing degree requirements from public sector roles and shifting towards skills-based hiring will enable employers to hire from a deeper and more qualified pool of candidates.

Take a look at Maryland's workforce and the benefits of removing college degree requirements

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Local Approaches to Tear the Paper Ceiling

Fifteen cities and counties have removed unnecessary degree requirements from government jobs. They're hiring better, building representative workforces, and opening pathways for thousands more STARs. This guide shows how they did it.

Archetypes: Finding your starting point in skills-based talent practices

How five archetypes help government leaders move from confusion to clarity.

Skills-Based Talent Practices: Legislation Toolkit

Draft legislation that removes degree barriers and advances skills-based hiring—use model bill language and examples from 15+ states.

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