Workforce Development Division Overview
With the guidance of the Baltimore County Workforce Development Council, the Workforce Development Division of the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development plays a unique role in the workforce development arena. In concert with the Department of Economic Development, the Workforce Development Division (WDD) acts as a broker for initiatives designed to develop a skilled workforce.
The Agency's customer base includes the Baltimore County business community, job seekers and students. Through a combination of federal, state and county financing the WDD provides streamlined, comprehensive, and individualized services developed in response to local market and industry needs.
Services for Developing a Skilled Workforce
Business Services
Business Services assist new and expanding businesses, provide assistance to recruit and retain a skilled workforce, workplace training and education is available as is assistance with workforce downsizing.
Job Seeker Services
Job Seeker Services provides career consultation and development resources and services, career placement assistance and career training resources may be available to those who qualify.
Youth Services
Youth Services oversees programs for youth ages 14 - 21, sponsor special events for youth and children and provides youth and their families with resources to help the youth meet their education and/or career goals.
Workforce Development Division Reports
- Annual Report
The Workforce Development Division's PY 2009 Annual Report (PDF).
- Two Year Workforce Investment Act Plan
The Workforce Development Division’s updated Two Year Plan for program years 2007 – 2008 (PDF) is available for public review and comment through the close of business Friday, May 6, 2011. The updated plan is in response to the merger with the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development.
Revised December 19, 2011
