FREDERICK, Md., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — techfrederick has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the Maryland EARN (Employment Advancement Right Now) program to expand its Aspire training initiative — a program designed to help residents build in-demand tech skills, grow within their careers, and strengthen the region’s technology workforce.
Pictured left to right: Grant Otto, Aspire Training Committee Chair, techfrederick; Mary Keller, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Maryland Department of Labor; Meghan Sweigart, Executive Director, techfrederick; Josh Yeager, Board President, techfrederick; Paige Galloway, Operations and Program Coordinator, techfrederick.
The Aspire program offers instructor-led training in IT support, networking, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies. Participants include individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, as well as those currently working in tech and seeking to advance or upskill.
“This funding allows us to reach even more people — whether they’re just starting in the tech field or ready to take the next step in their career,” said Meghan Sweigart, Executive Director of techfrederick. “Our goal is to create real pathways to employment, advancement, and long-term success in Frederick’s growing tech sector.”
The Maryland Department of Labor’s EARN program supports industry-led partnerships that cultivate talent and meet workforce needs. With this grant, techfrederick will expand Aspire’s reach, increase training cohorts, and deepen relationships with local employers committed to hiring and retaining skilled workers.
For more information about Aspire or how to participate, partner, or support the program, visit www.techfrederick.org.
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