The Marine Trade Association of Maryland is pleased to announce the hire of Lia Jaros in support of the Marine Trades Industry Partnership (MTIP). As the Workforce Development Coordinator, Jaros will serve as an on the ground operative to recruit candidates, strengthen partnerships, and develop training opportunities to drive the MTIP mission of developing a strong marine trades industry in Maryland.
"I am excited to contribute to the industry that has provided so many opportunities for me in my lifetime," Jaros said. "I believe that the opportunities are still out there and that MTIP can serve as a significant stepping stone in bringing the right people together to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and strengthen the marine industry as a whole."
Jaros has a diversified background in human resources, education, marketing, and program support that makes her a dynamic fit for Workforce Development Coordinator. "I intend to bring a fresh approach to workforce development efforts that includes intentionality in meeting the needs of our partners and trainees and a comprehensive strategy to marketing the marine trades as a career."
“We’re excited about direction that our MTIP program is taking,” said Susan Zellers, Executive Director of MTAM, “and are equally pleased to have Lia Jaros on board to help lead the effort.”
This project is funded by the State of Maryland’s EARN Maryland Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM), a non-profit trade organization founded in 1972, is comprised of nearly 350 marine-related businesses dedicated to promoting the recreational boating industry and the preservation of the waterways on which their businesses rely.
