Mayor Bowser to Launch Talent Capital, First-of-its-Kind Regional Workforce and Economic Development Initiative

(Washington, DC) - On Wednesday, October 1 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join regional leaders in workforce development, higher education, and economic development to launch Talent Capital, a first-of-its-kind initiative housed at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG).

Talent Capital will provide free, AI-powered job matching, training, and reskilling, along with personalized support from partners across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The initiative connects federally impacted workers with employers seeking talent and supports both residents and regional economic growth.

The initiative complements Mayor Bowser's Growth Agenda by ensuring residents are ready to fill the jobs DC is creating. As part of the Growth Agenda, nine companies recently received $1.54 million through the Vitality and Growth Funds, creating 250 jobs. The FY26 Grow DC Budget also adds $5 million to the Vitality Fund to attract more companies in sectors like tech, healthcare, and business services.

When:
Wednesday, October 1 at 11 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education
Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, Director, Department of Employment Services
Maurice D. Edington, President, University of the District of Columbia
Portia Wu, Maryland Secretary of Labor
Victor Hoskins, President and CEO, Fairfax County (Va.) Economic Development Authority
Rodney Lusk, Board Chair, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), and Fairfax County supervisor
Alexis Bataillon, Head of Public Engagement and Head of Market Leadership Team, JPMorgan Chase
Donald "Blue" Jenkins, Executive Vice President and President of Utilities, AltaGas, and President, Washington Gas
Alex Orfinger, Market President and Publisher, Washington Business Journal
Kathy E. Hollinger, CEO, Greater Washington Partnership
Tonia Wellons, President and CEO, Greater Washington Community Foundation

Where:
JPMorgan Chase Community Center
875 15th Street NW
*Closest Metro Station: McPherson Square*
*Closest Bikeshare: Vermont Ave & I St NW*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

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