NCIA will honor Mayor Brandon M. Scott with its inaugural Baltimore Workforce Visionary Award during the organization’s Vocational Training Center (VTC) graduation ceremony on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. The public event will take place at Forest Park High School (3701 Eldorado Ave.) and celebrate 65 Baltimore-area residents who have completed industry-recognized workforce training.
Graduates have earned certifications in high-demand fields such as HVAC, CDL, and automotive repair through NCIA’s free vocational programs. These training pathways strengthen Baltimore’s workforce and provide residents—many of whom face significant barriers to employment—with practical skills that lead to stable, well-paying careers.
This year’s ceremony will also highlight Mayor Scott’s leadership in advancing equitable workforce development. The new Baltimore Workforce Visionary Award recognizes his ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for underserved communities. The honor follows national recognition for the mayor, who was recently featured on TIME’s Most Influential Rising Stars list and the Ebony Power 100 for transformative urban leadership…