Maryland Governor's Workforce Development Board

The Governor's Workforce Development Board (GWDB) serves as the Governor's chief strategy and policy-making body for workforce development. The GWDB is a business-led board whose membership also includes the governor, cabinet secretaries, the state superintendent of schools, state and local elected officials, labor organizations, community college leaders, local workforce development board leaders, and representatives of community-based non-profit organizations. Our Vision: An aligned and coordinated workforce development system delivering talent solutions that support a dynamic, inclusive, and competitive economy, creating opportunities for all businesses to thrive and for every Marylander to access pathways to work, wages, and wealth. Our Mission: To develop strategies, drive alignment, and accelerate implementation of innovative workforce development solutions that build robust talent pipelines for Maryland’s employers and advance pathways to work, wages and wealth for all Marylanders. Our Values: *Be Innovative: Collaborate across agencies and stakeholders to identify and implement bold solutions. *Be Data-Driven: Rely on data and experiences to inform our decisions. *Move Urgently: Move quickly and diligently with a purpose. *Challenge the Status Quo: It’s okay to disagree and offer a new viewpoint. *Be Outcomes-Focused: Spend each day focused on leaving no one behind. Chair: Delali Dzirasa, Founder & CEO, Fearless Executive Director: Rachael Stephens Parker