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Maryland ranks first among the states in the percentage of firms majority owned by women. The state offers outstanding access to government and the private sector for contract opportunities and strategic alliances. Whether you need start up resources, business contacts or funding opportunities, you can find them all in Maryland! Networking: Vital Connections In Maryland, tech-savvy women find a rich network of technology councils and organizations, both statewide and regionally. Many of these partner regularly with the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development to promote technology initiatives. Maryland Resources Technology Associations Women in Bio (WIB) is an organization of professionals committed to fostering and encouraging entrepreneurship and career development of women active in the life science industry. Its unique networking and educational programs include opportunities to meet with investors, attorneys, accountants, marketing executives, and human resource experts at no cost and initiatives to encourage young women's interest in entrerpreneurship. Women in Technology (WIT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering women in all levels of the technology industry a wide range of professional development and networking opportunities. One of the organization’s main goals is to create a forum where women in technology can be recognized and promoted as role models. Maryland Women in Technology (MDWIT) is a global center of excellence for promoting the advancement of women in technology through the development and dissemination of best practices, programs, research, and policy by embracing the values of leadership, equity, and integrity. The Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP), Baltimore Chapter The Baltimore Chapter is one of the largest chapters in the nation with approximately 100+ active members. Baltimore has earned several chapter of the year designations both regionally and beyond. See "National Resources" for more information about this international organization.
Maryland Careers provides a variety of resources for job-seekers including a collection of vacancy lists for hundreds of companies; advice on job searching; and guidance on resumes, interviews and other important career-building strategies. Maryland Community Colleges Business and Training Network Detailed information about career and workforce education is available through the Maryland Community Colleges Business Training Network (MCCBTN) Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) is an agency that provides information and services in the areas of professional licensing, labor and employment, workforce development, financial regulation and racing. Maryland Workforce Exchange Within the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, the Maryland Workforce Exchange i s a clearinghouse of information for job seekers, employers seeking qualified applicants and those who seek and provide training for business. Governor's Workforce Investment Board (GWIGB) The Governor's Workforce Investment Board (GWIB) focuses on the power of E 3 — Education, Employment and Economic Development — to address workforce development needs in Maryland. Students and career candidates alike learn about the growing fields of employment growth and potential employment in the publication, Maryland Career Clusters . Maryland Commission for Women The Maryland Commission for Women advises government, advances solutions, and serves as a statewide resource to expand social, political and economic opportunities for all women. For information about available resources, including employment services, please click here . Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center The Montgomery County Commission for Women (CFW) , a department of county government, also serves as an advisory board focused on public policies related to women; its Career Center offers direct services to individual women, including personal and career counseling, groups and workshops, information referral and many other services. ACTiVATE ACTiVATE is a year-long program to train women with significant technical or business experience to be entrepreneurs and to create start-up companies from inventions from Maryland research institutions and federal agencies. Additional Resources
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