Resources for Employers

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Listening Tour Wrap Up

What did participating businesses have to say? Find out here.

Seven people sitting in orange chairs, all holding resumes, waiting for a job interview. — Hiring Employees

Post and promote your company’s job openings

Online posting: Reach candidates on the Maryland Workforce Exchange employment portal
Social media platforms: Get seen by our followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & LinkedIn
Weekly e-newsletter: Include your announcement is in weekly Featured Jobs: Connect to thousands with our weekly Job Connect e-newsletter
Donate to the Young Adults Catalyst Scholarship: Build the workforce of tomorrow and get in front of impassioned job seekers

Obtain customized recruitment support from our experienced team

Candidate screening & direct referrals
Recruitment Events: In-person and/or virtual
Access current local labor market information to guide your hiring strategy

Learn more about these no-cost recruitment resources for your organization

Two women and one man all smiling, sitting at a table and looking at a laptop. — Training Employees

Develop a highly-skilled workforce with the following grant-funded programs:

Frederick Business Works: Through the FBW program, you can support the cost of training and developing your current employees with industry-recognized skills.
SkillUp Frederick County: Your employees can access over 3,500 online training programs, including courses on business etiquette, digital literacy, Microsoft Office applications, project management, sales, and more.
Business Education Series: Through monthly virtual workshops your employees will learn how to adapt to new labor market dynamics by building strategic plans and developing effective practices during the pandemic and beyond.

Explore additional training programs offered by the State of Maryland:

Maryland Business Works: Access funding for Incumbent Worker training
Apprenticeship Programs: Learn how to hire an apprentice for your organization
EARN Grant Funding : EARN Maryland is a state-funded, competitive workforce development grant program that is industry-led, regional in focus, and a proven strategy for helping businesses cultivate the skilled workforce they need to compete.

access community resources to help your workforce grow and succeed!

Customized Workforce Data: Real-time data specific to your industry - Wage scales, competition analysis, local occupation/industry snapshots, and more. Contact us for your FREE report!
Local Landscape: Online resource showcasing high-demand industries in Frederick County. Sign up to have your business featured on one of our industry web pages to raise awareness of your company’s career opportunities and broaden your talent pool.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR VALUABLE LOCAL/STATE CONNECTIONS

Frederick County Office of Economic Development: Resources to attract new businesses to Frederick County and help existing businesses to be more successful
City of Frederick Department of Economic Development: Programs that increase economic opportunity for Frederick by supporting and promoting a community where businesses and residents can thrive
Maryland Department of Labor: Services available for businesses provided through the state of Maryland
Small Business Development Center: Advice, consulting, and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state.

New Feature!

Check out our new College Connections Toolkit. This resource will help the Frederick County business community connect with local & regional college and university students and graduates to build the local talent pool.