Joseph T. Jones

Functions as a College/University

The Baltimore Workforce Investment Board is a leadership organization composed primarily of business leaders that oversees workforce development in Baltimore. It facilitates procurement processes for workforce service roles, including the one-stop operator for Baltimore City’s American Job Centers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The private company is based in Baltimore, MD. Administered by the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, it collaborates with labor, education, philanthropic partners, and key stakeholders to build a coordinated and equitable workforce system supporting jobseekers and employers. The board manages committees focused on tracking workforce outcomes, engaging employers, shaping public policy, and promoting youth involvement through programs such as the Youth Leaders Internship Program. The board works to reduce service duplication, close workforce gaps, and foster collaboration among providers and funders, supporting a local economy where employers and job seekers have access to services and supports.