Montgomery County Workforce Data Available
The Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) recently held a retreat to update its Strategic Plan. It commissioned Dr. Stephen Fuller, Dwight Schar Faculty Chair and University Professor and Director, Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University to provide workforce and occupational data to guide the discussion. Dr. Fuller’s report is avalable online, in addition to the presentation he made during the retreat.
The data provided by Dr. Fuller reaffirmed that the WIB was working with key industries for the County as called for in its Strategic Plan. The WIB’s three targeted industries are health, professional and technical services ad food service/hospitality.
The WIB’s strategic plan is also available online.
Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board Annual Report
The Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board Annual Report for FY2012 is now available online. Read all about the programs operated by the Division of Workforce Services under the direction of the WIB. Job
satisfaction, employee retention, and business development are critical factors in the region’s economic growth.
Welcome to MontgomeryWorks!
Are you a job seeker looking for a first job or a new challenge?
Are you an employer searching for qualified candidates representing
different skill levels and experience?
At MontgomeryWorks, we make connections between job seekers and
employers in Montgomery County. Through our innovative programs
and services, we simplify the hiring process. Services include:
- Job Readiness workshops and training
- Employer recruitment services
- Job fairs, including industry-specific events
- Customized training programs
- Programs for veterans, youth, and others
- Access to the Maryland Workforce Exchange
Our mission is twofold: to help Montgomery County residents prepare
to enter or re-enter the workforce, and meet the current-and
future-workforce needs of local employers. Funded by federal
and county workforce investment funds, our one-stop workforce
centers in Gaithersburg and Wheaton serve over 10,000 job
seekers and employers each year.
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We also offer labor market information, career development
workshops, career counseling, and training referrals to
eligible job seekers. For employers, we provide a large
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for hire.
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job seekers and employers, and see why MontgomeryWorks gives
each customer a competitive edge.
