Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED)
The Frederick County Office of Economic Development supports, retains and fosters the growth of existing businesses in Frederick County and attract new businesses that bring career opportunities enabling Frederick County citizens to work where they live.

Frederick County Public Library
The Frederick County Public Library provides facilities and an environment which connects people to ideas, experiences and information. The Frederick County Public Library is committed to meeting the current and changing information needs of the community.

Senior Service America/Open Doors
Senior Service America is a non-profit organization that provides community service and employment opportunities for adults age 55 and older who wish to re-enter the workforce.

Frederick Community Action Agency
Frederick Community Action Agency provides food, shelter, medical care, housing, and other forms of assistance to families and individuals that are low-income or homeless.

Frederick Community College (FCC) - Customized Training
Frederick Community College is a two-year college offering Associate degrees, certificate programs, continuing education and customized training. Frederick Community College Customized Training, in partnership with Frederick County Workforce Services, is dedicated to providing superior workforce development programs tailored to the needs of each company.

Frederick County Citizen Services
Frederick County Citizens Services includes the following County departments:  Department of Aging, Family Partnership, Head Start, Housing, Office for Children and Families and Human Relations.

Frederick County Department of Social Services (FCDSS)
Frederick County Department of Social Services assists people in economic need, provides prevention services, and protects vulnerable children and adults.

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) – Adult Education/Flexible Evening High
Frederick County Public Schools’ Adult Education program offers adult basic education, GED, ESOL, Even Start, Flexible Evening High, External Diploma, and ‘Immigrant to Professional’ classes.

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick
The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick provides decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families.

Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development (DBED)   
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development provides information on Maryland’s business climate and the programs available to businesses, both small and large, to ensure their success.

Maryland Division of Workforce Development
The Maryland Division of Workforce Development develops and maintains Maryland’s workforce through training, assisting in job searches, providing unemployment insurance compensation, and reporting on the needs and demands of the labor market.

Maryland Small Business Development Center
The Maryland Small Business Development Center is dedicated to helping establish and expand businesses by providing a variety of management and technical assistance programs to help the aspiring and existing small business owner.

Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
The Division of Rehabilitation Services guides individuals with disabilities to employment and independent living services.

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
The Maryland State Department of Education provides information on Maryland’s preK-12 public education, public libraries, and rehabilitation services.

Family Partnership
Family Partnership collaborates with families and agencies to develop and utilize resources and comprehensive family and youth oriented services that result in healthy, literate and self-reliant families.

Frederick County Public Schools / Career and Technology Center
The Career and Technology Center teaches students to acquire broad, transferable skills for employment and personal use, as well as job-specific skills.

Job Corps

Job Corps provides free education and hands-on technical training in high growth career fields such as health occupations, office assistant, culinary arts, security training, and construction trades. For youth and young adults ages 16-24. Call Laurie Ballow at 301-600-2531 for more information.