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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WORKFORCE TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Charles Count y Government continues to invest in its most valuable asset — its people.
In fiscal 2025 and calendar year 2025, the County strengthened leadership development,
expanded equity-focused training, and increased participation in professional development
programs to ensure a skilled, innovative, and future-ready workforce.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ON THE RISE
SYSTEMWIDE LEADERSHIP SPONSORSHIPS
The County’s Leadership Academy and instructor-led professional development courses saw a
19% participation increase in fiscal 2025, reflecting growing engagement across departments.
The Leadership Academy equips emerging
and mid-level leaders with tools in strategic
thinking, collaboration, communication, and
organizational effectiveness — strengthening
succession planning and long-term institutional resilience.
Through the County’s Systemwide Training Program, 18 employees
participated in high-level external leadership programs in 2025,
including:
The Of fice of Equit y and Access expanded
its training por t folio in 2025 by launching
three new equity-focused leadership trainings,
building upon the five-course Equity-Focused
Leadership and Management Series introduced
in 2024. Additional courses were developed
specifically for the Executive Leadership Team
(ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), reinforcing inclusive leadership practices and
equity-informed decision-making at every level
of government.
Leadership Southern Maryland –
Emerging Leaders and Executive Programs
Leadership Maryland Emerging Leaders
These competitive programs strengthen internal leadership capacity
while enhancing regional and statewide collaboration.
OPERATIONAL TRAINING AND WORKFORCE CREDENTIALS
The Department of Emergency Services continues to deliver nationally certified CPR, Defensive Driving, and EMS-specific training to
County personnel and volunteers, ensuring readiness and compliance with national standards.
In addition, the Depar tment of Public Work s, in par tnership
with Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, launched a Count y-funded
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program to expand
internal work force credentials and create career advancement
opportunities. Participants commit to a 24-month continued service agreement, ensuring long-term organizational benefit.
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ADVANCING EQUITY IN LEADERSHIP
National Association of Counties (NACo)
High-Performance Leadership Academy
