Board Executive Team
Board Information
Board Members
Business Members:
Prasad Karunakaran, Zenyon, Inc. (Board Chair)
Robert Hooten, Hooten Construction (Vice Chair)
Paul Pappas, Pete Pappas and Sons
Jennifer Jones, Howard County Economic Development Authority
Chuck Chandler, Residence Inn by Marriott Fulton at Maple Lawn
Business Member Vacancy
Business Member Vacancy
Business Member Vacancy
Partner Members:
Stephanie Discepolo, Howard County Public Schools
Geneva Rieu, Howard County Department of Social Services
Julie Givens, Division of Workforce Development & Adult Learning, Maryland Department of Labor
Matt Jackson, Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services
Dean Turner, Community Action Council of Howard County
Rosie Verratti, Howard Community College
Labor/Apprenticeship/Community Organization
Kenn Hamm- Apprenticeship- Howard County Government
Gary Griffin, IBEW, Fourth District
(Vacancy), The Y in Central Maryland
Meeting Schedule
Upcoming Board Meeting:
September 6, 2024
November 1, 2024
December 13, 2024
Meeting Documents & Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes
2022
Workforce Board initiatives
Workforce Development Board Career Pathways
Take advantage of the interactive tool provided by the Howard County Workforce Development Board to access information on high-demand industries for youth and adults in Howard County and the region. This valuable resource helps residents explore career opportunities and make informed decisions about their professional futures. Click here to discover the in-demand industries in our community.
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Workforce Area Plan & MOU/RSA
The Howard County Workforce Development Board has updated its Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan for PY20-PY24, pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act signed into law by President Obama on July 22, 2014.
Board By-Laws
Howard County Local Workforce Area Policies
Local policies for the Howard County Workforce Development Area :
RFPs
Solicitation No.: There are no open solicitations at this time.
Meeting Cancellation Policy
Inclement weather policy: In the event Howard County Public Schools are closed or delayed, the WDB meeting will be CANCELLED.