GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO HOST MARYLAND FORWARD FORUM ON SKILLS & EDUCATION

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will convene the second in a series of five forums tomorrow to shape policy as Maryland transitions into a new economy.  Today’s forum will focus on skills and education, bringing together stakeholders and industry experts, generating concrete actions and recommendations that support the Administration’s strategic goals.

Today’s Maryland Forward forum on skills and education will be held at Bowie State University.  Governor O’Malley will provide opening remarks, and later facilitate a discussion surrounding the major recommendations from the day’s work sessions.

As Governor O’Malley prepares for a second term, the “Maryland Forward” forum series includes stakeholders and experts in five broad areas that have served as priority areas for the O’Malley-Brown Administration.  The forums gather the input of various stakeholders, including recommendations for legislative in areas including jobs and the economy; skills and education; sustainability; children and health; and public safety and security.

WHAT:           Governor O’Malley to host Maryland Forward forum on skills and education

WHEN:           TODAY, Monday, January 3, 2010

                        Governor O’Malley’s opening remarks:  9:00 a.m.

                        Stakeholder breakout sessions:  10:00 a.m.

                        Presentation and Discussion with Governor O’Malley:  1:00 p.m.

WHERE:         Bowie State University

                        Center for Learning and Technology Building (opening session)

                        Martin Luther King Jr. Communications Art Center (closing session)

                        14000 Jericho Park Road

Bowie, MD