36 min

E12: Helping Low Wage Workers Advance to High Wage Jobs Employ Prince George's Workforce Wire

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 In this episode, you'll learn about the Job Opportunities Task Force, and the work that they are doing to get low wage workers access to high paying jobs. Discover initiatives including Project JumpStart, Baltimore's pre-apprenticeship program in the building trades, which helps participants become licensed electricians, plumbers, or carpenters. You'll also learn about some of the additional barries that low wage workers face when it comes to obtaining employment and how JOTF is advocating for policy changes in areas including housing and criminal record reform. 

 In this episode, you'll learn about the Job Opportunities Task Force, and the work that they are doing to get low wage workers access to high paying jobs. Discover initiatives including Project JumpStart, Baltimore's pre-apprenticeship program in the building trades, which helps participants become licensed electricians, plumbers, or carpenters. You'll also learn about some of the additional barries that low wage workers face when it comes to obtaining employment and how JOTF is advocating for policy changes in areas including housing and criminal record reform. 

36 min