Workforce Assistance

Resources, Tips & Tools for Employers

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Labor market information is readily available to help build your recruitment plan. Learn more about the Southern Maryland workforce regions with these resources:

  1. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
  1. Southern Maryland Workforce Data
  1. Major Employers

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When you are ready to hire, the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland can assist you at no cost with job description development, a private space to interview potential employees, applicant screening and other aspects of the hiring process. 

The Maryland Workforce Exchange website also offers an employers section that allows you to search resumes from qualified candidates.

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Apprenticeships and Training
Is your business interested in starting an apprenticeship program? Learn more about the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program and the eligible tax credits that are available.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The goal of tax credits is to help those most in need find and retain jobs and gain on-the-job experience. Federal and state tax credits reduce an employer's cost of doing business. Learn more about these Maryland tax credits:

  1. State Tax Credits
  1. Federal Tax Credits