Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Secretary of Labor Portia Wu visited Sunflower Bakery in Rockville this week, meeting with trainees participating in the nonprofit’s workforce development programs.
Sunflower Bakery, located at 5951 Halpine Rd., works with young adults and teens with learning differences, providing training designed to create pathways to employment. Programs include training in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and related industries, along with workplace readiness skills intended to prepare participants for competitive employment.
According to the Maryland Department of Labor, Sunflower Bakery is supported by $300,000 through the state’s EARN Maryland program. The funding helps the organization provide participants with technical skills sought by local employers…