Commissioners approve Upper Shore Workforce Board MOU, citing regional partner support

Jun 9, 2026

The board approved execution of the required Memorandum of Understanding and resource‑sharing agreement with the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, recognizing partner agencies (MD Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Social Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Chesapeake College) and WIOA funding mechanisms.

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Ellen Lafranki, executive director of the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, briefed commissioners on the board's mandated Memorandum of Understanding and the embedded resource‑sharing agreement required by the governor's workforce policy. She described the agreement as foundational for coordinating WIOA funds and partner contributions from the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Social Services (including the county DSS), and Chesapeake College so county residents can access training, certifications and employment services.

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