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I Want to Get Started on My Own: Maryland Workforce Exchange

Need to post a job? Register in the state’s largest job matching system, Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE). Before creating your MWE profile and/or posting your opening, you will need to have the following information available to ensure you create a quality job posting:

• Your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)/Federal Tax Identification Number.

• Job Description – What are the job duties and responsibilities, required skills and qualifications, work schedule.

• Contact Information and application instructions.

Go to MWE and follow the instructions for registering your employer account and job posting.

I Want Expert Help: Workforce Consultation

Finding qualified workers is the first step to building a successful business. FCWS can assist your organization in this effort by providing the following services:

Post and Promote – Promote job openings to local job seekers and talent with e-blasts, weekly featured jobs, social media spotlights, and more.  

Candidate Referrals – Identify and screen candidates that match your criteria and provide direct referrals for qualified candidates.

Labor Market Information – Provide customized local labor market data to track skill availability, industry trends and forecasts, and wage information.

Recruitment and Hiring Events – Large or small, we will work with you to set up a recruitment event at your location or at our center to attract potential candidates to meet your growth needs.

Outplacement Services for Business Downsizing – Customize a solution to support workers who may be impacted by a downsize or business closure.

Pipeline Development: Get Involved in the Workforce Solution

Experience Frederick: Paid Internship Support! Experience Frederick is designed to support employers that host paid work experiences for students and recent graduates. Eligible companies in high-demand industries can receive up to $3,000 per intern, with a $6,000 cap per business.

College Connections Toolkit – Connecting with colleges and universities can help Frederick County businesses engage a pool of candidates ready to begin their careers. College career centers offer numerous opportunities to connect with students to provide industry information, internships, employment opportunities, and more.

Connect with MD Blueprint Career Coach Program – Get in front of middle and high school students.

Summer Jobs Program – Be a host worksite for a summer work experience. FCWS offers opportunities for Frederick County youth and young adults to gain meaningful onsite work experience with Frederick County businesses, all while getting paid through the county’s workforce grants. This program eliminates the financial burden for businesses, allowing them to host enthusiastic young workers at no cost.

Registered Apprenticeships – Apprenticeships are an attractive way to develop a highly skilled and productive workforce.  Here are some examples of how your business can benefit:

• Employee skills tracks are developed by you and tailored to fit YOUR workplace

• Recruitment and increased retention of a highly qualified workforce

• A proven process for development of knowledge and skills imparted from experienced personnel to apprentices

Catalyst Young Adult Scholarship Program – Are you a business leader or employer? Donate to the Catalyst Young Adult Scholarship and be a part of the solution! Your contribution will enable training opportunities that help build the workforce of tomorrow. Support the Catalyst Young Adult Scholarship Program today.

Our expert team of Business Consultants is ready to assist you through the entire recruitment and hiring process. Contact us today to discuss your needs and get started!