Lower Shore Workforce Alliance / AJC

Every Four Years, The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance (LSWA) composes and releases a Four-Year Local Plan that outlines policies, procedures, and activities facilitated on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland as it pertains to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). We recently made updates to this plan.

Our 2024-2028 Local Plan has been re-uploaded and is published here:
https://lswa.org/policies/

We encourage those interested to read this plan to understand the goals an initiatives of LSWA in relationship to WIOA. Public comments are welcome over the next two weeks.

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is a division of the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. To learn more about what we do, or how we are funded, please visit our website www.lswa.org

Are you interested in working on Marine Living Shoreline projects?

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is partnering with Salisbury University on a new Advanced Living Shorelines Program. LSWA will cover 50% of your fees to help you learn foundational skills to help you achieve your Maryland Marine Contracting License.

If you are interested in learning more or applying, please email [email protected] and we will send you registration information.

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is a division of the Tri-County Council. To learn more about how we are funded, please visit our website to view the Stevens Amendment: www.lswa.org

Throwback to our 2025 Career Carnival! https://vimeo.com/1130322835?fl=pl&fe=cm

Last year, we were able to connect students, job seekers, and local business professionals during a carnival themed career event designed to highlight local career opportunities here on the Lower Eastern Shore. If you want to read more about the impact, see photos, and learn more about LSWA, visit our NEW Impact page. https://lswa.org/2025-career-carnival-impact/

As LSWA continues to grow and strive to positively impact our community, we hope to continue to bring unique career exploration events to our community.

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is a division of the Tri-County Council. To learn more about how we are funded, please visit our website to view the Stevens Amendment: www.lswa.org

2025 LSWA Career Carnival The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is a division of the Tri-County Council. To learn about how we are funded, please view our Stevens Amendment on our website: www.lswa.org

Today is National Forklift Safety Day! LSWA has funded 33 forklift and flagger training classes- helping nearly 300 members of our community gain skills to find jobs utilizing these in-demand certifications.

If you want to learn more about the impact of LSWA flagger/forklift classes, Check out our NEW Impact page where we share all about LSWA's impact on the Lower Eastern Shore: www.lswa.org/impact/

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is a division of the Tri-County Council. To learn more about how we are funded, please visit our website to view the Stevens Amendment: www.lswa.org

Want to join our team?

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance (LSWA) is seeking a Business Services Coordinator to serve as a liaison between LSWA and local business. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong partnerships with area employers to support their talent acquisition and workforce development needs while providing support for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) initiatives.

If you are passionate about developing strong workforce partnerships in our area, we would love to hear from you!

To read the Business Services Coordinator description or submit your application, please visit tcclesmd.org "JOBS" or click the following link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/2D065116681FF629453E3E8864BB9E37/jobs/283273

Looking for your future career path?

If you’ve been wondering what’s next for you and ready for a career that excites, our Captain’s License Program is the answer.

This program gives you the training and credentials to operate and tow vessels professionally, opening doors to charter work, sightseeing tours, and more.
Even better? Tuition is covered, so you can focus on building your future instead of worrying about the cost.

Visit our website to learn more and apply! www.lswa.org/marine-programs/

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is a division of the Tri-County Council. To learn more about how we are funded, please visit our website to view the Stevens Amendment: www.lswa.org

We are hiring!

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is hiring a Grant Specialist to join our team of dedicated individuals. As a Grant Specialist, you will provide oversight of programmatic activities, budgets, and report for multiple federal, state, and private grants.
The grant specialist will work directly with the LSWA Director and coordinate with the Department of Finance to ensure all project tasks are on schedule, balance and allocate grant budgets, and prepare quarterly, annual and final reports to be submitted to funding agencies.

If you are a dedicated professional, adept at organizing budgets and funding steams, we would love to hear from you!

To read the Grant Specialist job description or submit your application, please visit tcclesmd.org "JOBS" or click the following link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/2D065116681FF629453E3E8864BB9E37/jobs/283218

Want a career on the water?

Our Captain’s License Program gives you the knowledge, hands-on training, and credentials to confidently step into opportunities like charters, tours, fishing trips, and more.

With tuition covered, this is your chance to focus on building a future you’re excited about — one that doesn’t start and end at a desk.

Visit our website to learn more and apply! www.lswa.org/marine-programs/

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is a division of the Tri-County Council. To learn more about how we are funded, please visit our website to view the Stevens Amendment: www.lswa.org