The Prince George’s County Local Workforce Development Board (WDB) is currently accepting proposals for the delivery of comprehensive workforce services to out-of-school youth (OSY) ages 18-24 under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA-Title I). Individual and consortium-based proposals should offer innovative approaches to assist OSY in obtaining jobs in high growth occupations within in-demand industries in the region. Through this Request for Proposal (RFP), a total of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)is anticipated to be available for OSY program.

On Tuesday, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) participated in the 8th Annual Minority Business Expo hosted by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). EDC President and Chief 'Excitement' Officer Jim Coleman was among the economic development and business leaders that greeted the events guests and participants. Lead by Angela Franco, former CEO of the GWHCC, the event boasted over 200 business participants and over 1,500 attendees from around the Greater Washington region and beyond.

On Wednesday, County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III joined a host of County dignitaries and well-wishers at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Capital Court, an exciting new redevelopment project on the former site of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Largo. Brokered by Monique Anderson Walker, Principal of Fleur De Lis, LLC and purchased by developer Steve Sandler of L.M. Sandler & Son, this groundbreaking represents new life and new energy in the Largo community. County Executive Baker was pleased by what the new development will mean as a part of the overall vision for 'Downtown Largo'.

Last night, Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President and CEO Jim Coleman, along with his business development team sat down with City of Greenbelt Mayor Emmett Jordan and members of the City Council for an open discussion about the re-visioning of Greenbelt.

Yesterday, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) met with business delegates that will be joining County Executive Baker on an historic nine day exploratory business mission to Korea and China later this month. The purpose of the mission trip is to establish and nurture relationships that will pave the way for future business in Korea and China.

Today could very possibly be the first day of the rest of the lives of more than 300 returning citizens who packed into the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation's (EDC) headquarters this morning to take part in its '2nd Chance Job Fair'. Over 25 employers with current job openings and willing to hire returning citizens participated in the Job Fair and held one-on-one interviews on site. As the EDC continues its efforts to ensure that every resident of Prince George's County is gainfully employed, it dedicated the entire month of March as 'ReEntry Month' to assist the residents that are returning to Prince George's County after a period of incarceration. EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman, joined by Workforce Development Director Walter Simmons, was among the local and state stakeholders in attendance to encourage the Job Fair attendees to keep pressing forward.

Today was the first day of summer for several Prince George's County Youth CareerConnect Program (YCC) students. More than 200 students filed into the Student Center at Bowie State University for an exclusive Job Fair. Over 25 employer partners and exhibitors came out to meet and interview YCC students who are excited about getting a jumpstart on their careers. After a rousing pep talk from Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President and CEO Jim Coleman and YCC Program Director Yolanda Tully, students were given the chance to put their interview skills to the test.

Yesterday, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Jim Coleman, participated in a panel discussion hosted by FSC First. The ‘Economic Development and Bank Financing Forum’ provided a platform for leaders in economic development and bank financing to provide updates on exciting projects that are under way as a result of strategic lending partnerships between banks and financial institutions. These institutions provide both traditional and non-traditional loan options to local businesses. Mr. Coleman highlighted the fact that companies in Prince George’s County are looking to increase their financing to complete various projects during 2017.

Yesterday, techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs gathered in National Harbor for Prince George's County's first TechBreakfast event. Hosted by the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), in partnership with TechBreakfast, founded by Ron Schmelzer, TechBreakfast's 'Chief Event Wrangler', well over 100 tech industry professionals and investors filled the conference room at Spartan Business & Technologies as four tech entrepreneurs pitched their products. EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman was extremely pleased with the outcome of the event.

Today, the Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation continued its 'ReEntry Month' activities by hosting the 'Moving Forward: Overcoming a Criminal Background Seminar' at its headquarters in Largo, Maryland. More than 100 returning citizens joined state and local reentry stakeholders to hear about the programs and resources available that can literally change their lives. EDC President and CEO Jim Coleman and the panelists offered not only encouraging words, but practical tools that can be used to secure gainful employment.