Business Climate
Workforce
The Western Maryland Consortium provides a wide range of Workforce Development services for jobseekers and employers. Employer services include referral of applicants, customized training, financial aid for on-the-job training, recruitment, and screening assistance. Services are generally provided at no cost to employers.
Through the Maryland Industrial Training Partnership and Partnership for Workforce Quality programs, the State of Maryland's staff works directly with businesses, reviews operational plans, and designs or identifies appropriate training. Companies have complete control over the programs and can modify or extend program design. Matching grants are available for skills upgrade training.
To learn more about these programs, contact the Western Maryland Regional Office of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development at 301-722-0054.