WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) focuses on linking local and regional economic development and workforce efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland. WSM develops a deep understanding of target and emerging industry demands, creating sustainable workforce solutions that are tailored to the region. This increases the ability of individuals to compete for higher-quality jobs and employers to compete within the marketplace.

Vision

  • Economic development, education, and the system of talent development are aligned locally and regionally to sustain a vibrant economy in Montgomery County.

Mission

  • To meet the talent attraction, development, and retention needs of strategic industries.
  • To meet the needs of the underemployed and unemployed.
  • To develop career pathways that lead to sustainable wage jobs and support a thriving mission.

WorkSource Montgomery’s Roles

  • We catalyze change in the community to build an effective workforce development system.
  • We are a community facilitator and convener to identify issues and act collectively with partners to address them.
  • We act as an intermediary/broker between the supply and demand sides of the workforce system about current and future skill needs to ensure mutually beneficial relationships and outcomes.
  • We advocate addressing workforce development issues at the local, state, and national levels.

Organizational Core Values

We believe in and are passionate about the following shared principles, beliefs, and priorities.

LEADERSHIP: We will have the courage to lead from the front and shape the future. We believe in our role as stewards of public trust and the future of the people we serve.

CHANGE: We believe in bringing to bear all relevant talents and resources to provide opportunities for those we serve to succeed and thrive, one person and one business at a time.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE: We will give the best and world-class service and achieve excellence each passing day.

INTEGRITY: We believe in living our values every minute of every day. We believe in doing the right thing the first time for our customers and always honoring our commitments.

Local Workforce Development Plan

Stay informed on the latest workforce development trends, insights, and our local partnerships in Montgomery County.
For both the individual job seeker and the community organizations that support them, this newsletter provides job search resources and information on job fairs, hiring events, and workshops available in our community.

Contact Us

    American Job Center Locations

    Germantown

    Upcounty Regional Services Center*
    12900 Middlebrook Road, First Floor
    Germantown, MD 20874, USA
    Phone: 240.406.5485
    Fax: 301.685.5569
    Germantown@worksourcemontgomery.com

    HOURS OF OPERATION

    Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

    Wheaton

    11510 Georgia Avenue, First Floor
    Wheaton, MD 20902
    Phone: 301.929.6880
    TTY: 301.962.4083
    Wheaton@worksourcemontgomery.com

    HOURS OF OPERATION

    Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

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