More on the O'Malley (Education) Press Blitz...
... As seen elsewhere, (thanks, Brian!) the O'Guv is up to something concerning higher education. Is he trying to take it away from Nancy Grasmick, or just emphasizing the workforce aspect of the department of "Labor, Licensing and Regulation"?
Here's info from a release, with Martin's schedule concerning this issue:
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY TO PROMOTE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE MARYLAND’S WORKFORCE
Initiatives to Enhance Workforce Creation, Help Small Businesses by Creating Jobs, and Expand Opportunity for Middle Class
ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 5, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley will participate in a number of events over the next two weeks protect and improve Maryland’ workforce. Beginning tomorrow, Governor O’Malley will begin to highlight ongoing efforts expand opportunities for Maryland’s families and improve our State’s efforts to provide life-learning opportunities.
Tomorrow, Governor O’Malley will be joined six of his Cabinet members in Anne Arundel County to highlight current, ongoing and future efforts to build a comprehensive workforce creation system to secure Maryland’s position in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Governor O’Malley will hold a press conference on Thursday in Baltimore County focusing on our State’s nursing shortage. And on Friday, Governor O’Malley will be in Howard County to host a Workforce Creation Summit bringing together over 500 community and business leaders to focus efforts on improving our State’s workforce.
On Monday, February 11, the Governor will meet with his P-20 Leadership Council in Annapolis. The Governor created the P-20 Leadership Council to better align our educational system with workforce goals and ensure that Maryland is preparing students, from pre-K through post-secondary studies, for the jobs of the 21st Century.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008:
What: Governor O’Malley, Department of Labor and Licensing Secretary Thomas Perez, and Department of Business and Economic Development Secretary David Edgerley to Announce Initiatives on Workforce Creation Alignment and Expanding Maryland’s Economy
When: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
12:00 p.m.
Where: The Sales & Service Training Center
Arundel Mills Anne Arundel Community College
7000 Arundel Mills Center
Hanover, MD 21076
DIRECTIONS: The Sales and Service Training Center is in Neighborhood 2, next to the huge Coke Bottle entrance next to TJ Maxx.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008:
What: Governor O’Malley, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary John Colmers, Maryland Higher Education Secretary James Lyons, University of Maryland School of Nursing Dean Dr. Janet Allan, and Health Officials to Announce Initiatives to Address Nursing Shortage
When: Thursday, February 7, 2008
11:00 a.m.
Where: St. Joseph Medical Center
Cancer Institute
7601 Osler Drive
Towson, Maryland 21204
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Friday, February 8, 2008:
What: Governor O’Malley to Host Workforce Creation Summit
When: Friday, February 8, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Where: Johns
Hopkins Applied
Physics Laboratory
MP1 N118
11100 Johns Hopkins Rd
Laurel, MD 20723
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Monday, February 11, 2008:
What: Governor O’Malley to Address P-20 Leadership Council
When: Monday, February 11, 2008
Where: Governor’s Reception Room
2nd Floor, State House
Annapolis, MD
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Christine Hansen
Deputy Press Secretary
Governor Martin O'Malley
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401
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