Professional & Technical
The Professional & Technical industry provides specialized services and expertise to support local communities and businesses. Local and regional career opportunities in professional and technical services are in demand and offer the opportunity for substantial wage and career growth!
Sub-sectors include: Engineering, Information Technology, Financial Services, Legal Services, and more
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Featured Businesses
Here are some of the businesses in the professional & technical industry that call Frederick County home.
If you are a Frederick County business in the Professional & Technical industry and would like to be featured here, please contact us at fcws@frederickworks.com.
Industry Inside Look
how to become a software engineer
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meet a biological technician: lifeworks
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In-Demand Skills
Top 10 Advertised Skills
Accounting
Analytical
Communications
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal
Project Management
Sales
Troubleshooting
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Industry Training Programs
These career development programs provide training to prepare you for a variety of jobs in the Professional and Technical industry.
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MARYLAND APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM
Local Apprenticeship Programs:
SKILL UP Frederick features over 5,000 courses, including QuickBooks, Cloud Computing, CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA and more.
For the most current information regarding the status of individual training programs, please contact the training provider directly.
Sample Career Snapshot: IT
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Sample Career Pathways & Occupations
High School Diploma
Court Clerk: $ 21.40/hr
Computer Repair Tech: $21.43/hr
Bank Teller: $16.43/hr
Certifications or A.A. Degree
Legal Assistant: $26.40/hr
Network Support Specialist: $34.89/hr
Book-keeper: $22.03/hr
B.A. Degree & Above
Lawyer: $62.85/hr
Network & Systems Admin: $45.89/hr
Certified Financial Planner: $38.08/hr
Additional Resources
Learn more about One-on-One Career Services, including scholarship and grant opportunities for those who meet eligibility requirements:
One-on-One Career Services: 3 Steps to Connect - Could you benefit from FREE career training to boost your skills & qualifications? Would you like to have your own experienced coach to guide you along your career path? Join us for an information-packed virtual session to learn how you can access these resources - and more!
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Additional grant and scholarship opportunities:
Further explore the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for occupations in the ProfessionalAND TECHNICAL fields:
Career Exploration: www.onetonline.org
Professional & Technical Career Assessment: https://www.ondemandassessment.com
Assessments & Virtual Job Shadow
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Sources
EMSI: https://www.economicmodeling.com/
O*Net: https://www.onetonline.org/
MWE: https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
Frederick County Office of Economic Development: http://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/