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Maryland Governor's Workforce Investment Board (GWIB) - The State’s chief policy-making body for workforce development

 

GWIB Staff and Chair
   

Trudy Chara, Manager of Workforce Innovation Partnerships Programs

Trudy Chara, Manager of Workforce Innovation Partnerships Programs, 410-767-4145
Trudy Chara has over fifteen years in the field of workforce development. In her current position, Ms. Chara identifies businesses and public agency officials to work with GWIB in the targeted expanding industries that have workforce shortage issues. She is also responsible for identifying and developing workforce policy and programs that have statewide application. In addition, Ms. Chara is the lead on the annual Governor's Workforce Conference sponsored by GWIB. Prior to joining GWIB, Ms. Chara was the workforce manager for the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) where she was responsible for interagency coordination and systems development on issues related to workforce development. Ms. Chara has extensive experience in career development, job counseling and outplacement, and has built and managed a career center. Ms. Chara earned her Master's degree in Human Resource Development and Bachelor of Science degree from Towson University.
 

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Updated September 24, 2007