Drew Jabin

Legislative Director for @MD_CommColleges. Proud @mdcounties and @MarylandBankers alum. Lifelong Annapolitan.

[Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @RepSarahElfreth]

Since 1992, @MD_CommColleges has served as a unified voice advocating for Maryland’s 16 community colleges and supports the educational needs of over 100,000 students across the state. @ChrisVanHollen, @RepStenyHoyer, @RepAprilDelaney, @RepJohnnyO, and I met with the Executive and Legislative Directors of MACC, Dr. Brad Phillips and Drew Jabin, along with representatives of our community colleges – including @AnneArundelCC and @HowardCC – to brainstorm ways to expand workforce and cyber training opportunities, improve financial transparency for students, and increase access to Pell Grants. Community colleges are often a crucial first step into higher education for many students. Supporting their success means supporting our future.

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

A growing #workforce gap demands new solutions. Community colleges are stepping up with short, stackable “micro-pathways” that connect residents to skilled #jobs faster. #MDCounties #CommunityColleges https://t.co/3blB5hLwek

[Montgomery College @montgomerycoll]

#MontgomeryCollege is proud to announce in partnership with @AstraZeneca & @CRiverLabs, #MontgomeryCollege is a registered sponsor of apprenticeships in #Biotechnology! ~@DrWilliams_MC at Fall Convocation

[Carroll Community College @CarrollCC]

This Friday our adjunct professor Dr. Jonathan Hugendubler is competing on @Jeopardy He credits @audible_com as helping prepare him. An avid listener to non-fiction books since 2018, he listened to history books on a variety of topics every day on his commute to the college.

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

In a late-breaking #MDpolitics development sure to shake up #Annapolis, #MDGA25, and every local budget spreadsheet, DLS submits a BRFA amendment proposing the creation of #Maryland’s 25th #county — Efficiency County — as a fiscal fix to ongoing State-local funding tensions...

[Drew Jabin @DrewJabin]

@DomButchko_MACo So excited for you, it was an amazing experience!

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

Governor Proposes $149M in Mid-Year #Budget Cuts: Here's What That Means for #Counties

@MDCounties Coverage: https://t.co/DQV5ftfjiv

#MDpolitics #localgov

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

#Maryland’s Community Colleges Set to Lead with Cutting-Edge Cyber Ranges

@MDCounties Coverage: https://t.co/cBjer79a2p

#MDpolitics #cybersecurity #cyberrange #econdev @MDBiz @MD_CommColleges

[Maryland Farm Bureau @FarmBureauMD]

There’s a lot to buzz about this #WorldBeeDay in Maryland! Our state's farms are home to over 11,000 colonies of incredible pollinators. 🐝

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

.@MDCounties and #county leaders consistently advocate for the State to fully fund #Maryland's community colleges.

A recent visit to @ChesapeakeColl is the latest reminder of how these anchor institutions drive economic mobility and transform communities... 🧵

#MDpolitics

[Maryland Hospital Association @mhaonline]

⭐ Nursing student Tyler at @CCBCMD wanted to find a way to provide for his family and make a positive difference in people's lives.

"Even if you have no [health care] experience, go for it"

Find a health care education program in #Maryland at https://t.co/I2g320t8ss

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

Spotted in #Annapolis 👀

@MileahKromer #MDpolitics #MDGA24

[Hagerstown CC @hagerstowncc]

Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay to everyone who makes HCC a great place to be!🍿💚

#hccnow

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

.@MDCounties urges the General Assembly to reject the proposal to dramatically and permanently slash State funding for #Maryland’s community colleges.

We urge legislators to see these cuts for what they are: tuition hikes for folks least able to afford them.

#MDpolitics #MDGA24

[Drew Jabin @DrewJabin]

Thank you @MDCounties - especially @KKinnally_MACo and @msanderson_MACo - for advocating alongside @MD_CommColleges to fully restore #MDCommCollege funding.

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

MACo #BRFA Comments Highlight HUR, Community Colleges, Disparity Grants, Local Health

@MDCounties Coverage: https://t.co/I4qxUBvAMq

#MDpolitics #MDGA24 #localgov @MD_CommColleges

[Drew Jabin @DrewJabin]

Another great day in Annapolis, just met one of my literary heroes, @Gladwell! Thanks @JulianiveyPG for capturing the moment and making the introduction!

[MHEC @MDMHEC]

📸: Acting Secretary Dr. Sanjay Rai and Al Dorsett, Director of Student Financial Assistance, support House Bill 607. HB607 expands eligibility for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship and is sponsored by Del. @kevinmharris.

#HigherEducation #StudentSuccess

[MD CommunityColleges @MD_CommColleges]

"Access and affordability are the heart of #MDCommCollege. Our colleges are just now reversing the damage done by a "rebasing" of our formula that took 13 yrs to undo." - @bradphillips #mdga #NoBRFA #MDCCsWork

[Drew Jabin @DrewJabin]

When fully funding the Cade formula, the State supports equitable access to higher education for all Marylanders. But by rebasing one formula, the State effectively prioritizes one segment over the other.

#MDCCsWork #MDGA24 #MDpolitics

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

.@MDCounties and @MD_CommColleges: Reject Dramatic, Permanent Funding Cuts for Maryland Community Colleges

MACo Coverage: https://t.co/KRa1DntZ3D

#MDpolitics #MDGA24 #MDCCsWork #MDCommColeges

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

Shout out to @joshkurtznews and the @marylandmatters team for their unparalleled coverage during the annual @MDCounties Summer Conference and #mdpolitics, generally.

We're very proud of this conference, and I do have some feedback to share... 🧵