January 15, 2026
Authorized by the Workforce Opportunity & Innovation Act (WIOA), the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a strategic body responsible for guiding the county’s public workforce system to meet the employment needs of local employers and residents. WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) serves as the WDB’s designated staff and fiscal entity which oversees the American Job Centers (AJC), leads in partnership coordination, implements workforce programs, and manages public workforce investments. Together, the WDB & WSM work to strengthen the county’s economy by helping residents build skills, advance careers, and connect to high quality employment opportunities with local businesses.
One of the primary mechanisms for delivering on this mission is the operation of multiple AJCs. Through these centers a coalition of partners provide jobseekers and businesses with an array of services—all of which are geared toward helping residents connect to employment and helping businesses connect to talent.
Each year the impact of the AJC and its partners is demonstrated in a variety of methods and reports—this year, the WDB is proud to highlight the economic impact of Montgomery County AJCs.
FutureWork Systems is a national workforce analytics firm that helps state and local workforce development boards translate complex WIOA program data into clear, results-focused insights that inform decision-making and support continuous improvement. One way the firm advances this work is through its WIOA Impact Report infographics, which present key outcomes, employment, and earnings data in a clear, visual format that helps boards communicate economic impact and return on public investment to stakeholders.
Future Work Systems’ most recent report for Montgomery County highlights strong employment and earnings outcomes achieved through federally funded WIOA programs. The report shows that individuals who exited WIOA Title I and Title III programs secured employment earned a combined $144.9 million in total annual wages. Among the more than 2,700 residents who gained employment, the average annual earnings per employed participant reached $56,790.
“WIOA data gives local workforce boards a transparent way to show what public workforce investments are producing. Montgomery County’s results demonstrate how clear, results-focused reporting helps boards communicate impact, support accountability, and strengthen the case for continued investment in workforce services,” said Geoff Smith, President of FutureWork Systems.
“We’re proud of the outcomes from the report published by FutureWork Systems—ultimately, the reported earnings indicate individuals and families can better meet the needs of their respective households.” said Anthony Featherstone, Executive Director, WorkSource Montgomery. “From elevated inflation and interest rates to reductions in the federal workforce, workforce services that lead to viable wages are more critical than ever.”