Attend the Economic Outlook Forum

November 4, 8:30–10:30 a.m., StarTUp at the Armory
With 30 years of experience, the Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) at Towson University is the trusted expert on Maryland's economy. Join RESI and community and business leaders for the 2021 Economic Outlook Forum. RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani will provide the annual economic forecast for our state, with a focus on COVID-19 economic recovery and capital investments being made in Towson.

Eye on the Economy: An Interactive Look at Maryland and the Regional Economy in September 2021

The most recent jobs report showed that in September 2021, Maryland gained a total of 1,200 Total Nonfarm jobs. The official unemployment rate for Maryland decreased to 5.9 percent.

Upcoming events

The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute offers dynamic opportunities for leaders of all levels to meet personal and professional development goals. Join us for these upcoming events—at no cost.

• Well-being in the workplace
  November 4, 12–1:30 p.m.
  Learn about the impact of mental health in the workplace and hear from an individual with lived experience on navigating a mental health condition in the workplace.
• Cultivating a vibrant and winning culture workshop
  December 7, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
  Learn best practices and tactics for how to attract, retain and grow a highly engaged team.
• Future of work
  January 26, 4:30–6 p.m.
  Celebrate our launch and our visionary, meet staff and learn how the Institute will invest in the future of exceptional leadership and support the future of work for our region.

Professional Leadership Program for Women

The Professional Leadership Program for Women has a demonstrated track record of enhancing the skills, confidence, capability and influence of the women who have graduated from this signature program. The next cohort begins in February. Applications are due January 10, 2022.

Stay connected

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The StarTUp at the Armory is TU's state-of-the-art hub for entrepreneurs and includes 6,000 square feet of free, co-working space—open to the public, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Whether you're a solopreneur working on your latest venture or need a central location to meet a client, the StarTUp at the Armory has the technology, wifi, and seating to accommodate teleworking needs.

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ATHENAPowerLink^® Baltimore info session

Wednesday, November 18, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
ATHENAPowerLink^® Baltimore is a yearlong mentorship program, housed at StarTUp at the Armory, designed to assist women entrepreneurs with their business. Join Laura Gamble, Regional President Greater Maryland, PNC, to learn how this program can support your business venture—all at no cost to participants.

Discounts on select online courses

In today's labor market, a professional certification may be what lands you that new job. To help you meet your career goals, we're offering discounts on several upcoming online courses. Register by Tuesday, November 23 to take advantage of these discounts.

Talent gap of 25M project managers by 2030, PMI report says

The good news? TU Continuing & Professional Studies offers certification prep courses for the PMP^® or CAPM^® certifications, depending on your skill level.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)^® Preparation 2022 start dates: February 1, April 18, July 11, and September 6
• Online PMP: Mastering Project Management with PMP^® Prep Course
• NEW Online Project Management Essentials with CAPM^® Prep

On-demand information sessions

Have questions about our courses? We've pulled together a series of on-demand info sessions for our PHR, Certified Medical Coding, PMP, and CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ courses.