WorkSource Montgomery supports area businesses throughout the business lifecycle – from start-up through growth and beyond. Whether a business is large or small, our cadre of qualified business solutions representatives and partners are committed to your success. We work to close the gap between high-demand career opportunities and strong qualified talent. We are Montgomery County’s source for the workforce! Our resources include but are not limited to:

Through our partner network, WorkSource Montgomery can connect you to the assistance you need in your planning and strategic development.

LABOR MARKET RESEARCH

Do you have access to key information about your industry? Having accurate data is a competitive advantage in today’s fast-changing business world. Let us help you gather data about your industry or business sector.

EXTERNAL CURRICULUM ANALYSIS

Do you have a need for better clarification of your in-house training?  Our education and training partners can assist your business in understanding training requirements that are key to your employee workforce.

CONSULTING SERVICES AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

Would you benefit from increased or improved operational efficiency? Let us help you. We will leverage our partner network to help you better understand your current operational model, and develop ways for improvement.

TAX AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVE SERVICES

Are you aware of your tax incentives as a Maryland business and employer? WorkSource Montgomery collaborates in close partnership with Maryland resources for tax incentives that provide for cost savings strategies for your business. We would be glad to speak with you about these benefits.

Contact our Business Solutions team today! 

Recruiting the right talent for the right job is never an easy task. Let us help your business get this done right. We offer the following services to help you find you quality candidates:

IDENTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Through our data and research resources, we can assist your business in identifying skill and experience requirements for your position titles.

JOB POSTINGS AT NO COST

WorkSource Montgomery is pleased to provide your job postings on our site and partner sites.  Let us help you get your recruitments noticed.

STRATEGIC ADVERTISING OF JOB OPENINGS

Are you proficient in all the ways you can advertise your positions? Let us help you get there. We offer ideas and support for social media, digital and print channels to get the word out.

APPLICANT SCREENING AND MATCHING SERVICES

Are you aware of your tax incentives as a Maryland business and employer? WorkSource Montgomery can help! 

TARGETED RECRUITMENTS

Targeted recruitment events allow your business to focus on specific occupational needs and requirements. 

TRAIN-TO-HIRE OPTIONS

WorkSource Montgomery and its partner agencies can assist your business in developing training through state registered apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and other training options. 

Contact us to connect with a business solutions representative to help you with any of these areas.

What is SkillUp® Mongtomery?

SkillUp® Montgomery is a virtual career services program made available by WorkSource Montgomery and Montgomery County for all MoCo residents through the Metrix Learning® platform. SkillUp® Montgomery offers FREE and UNLIMITED access to more than 5,000 high-quality online training courses for 180 days (6 months). Through SkillUp® Montgomery, the Metrix online learning platform provides unlimited access to the same training courses by the majority of Fortune 500 companies.

SMALL BUSINESSES/EMPLOYERS

As part of the SkillUp® Montgomery program, WSM has made some of the features of the Metrix Learning® System available to local MoCo employers. Metrix Learning® is a comprehensive platform that delivers assessments, online skill training, and cost-effective programs for 130+ industry-recognized certifications from anywhere with internet access, 24/7. So whether you are looking to upskill incumbent staff, find skilled candidates, or for new hire training, our SkillUp® Montgomery program has what you need for free or minimal costs.

Custom curricula can be developed to a particular employer or industry. Employers can also list job openings, descriptions, and the skills they are looking for. Jobseekers can then view the job listings and take an assessment. Passing the assessment allows them to upload their resume and send information directly to the employer.

Employers can select relevant assessments to evaluate candidates’ skills and schedule interviews. For jobseekers who are not successful in passing the assessment, the system provides course recommendations and a personalized learning plan that allows them to retake the assessment when they are ready.

Key Features for Employers – Free to Businesses

  • New Hire Training
  • Candidate Screening – screen users based on subject matter and course interests
  • 900+ Kenexa Prove It assessments

Upgrade the Skills of Your Existing Staff – Discounted through WSM

  • Additional training opportunities available – $90 per employee for companies registered through WSM
  • Succession planning, promotion, backfill opportunities, and layoff prevention
  • Certification training (additional charges for practice tests, virtual labs, and test vouchers)
  • Customizable curriculum

Sign Up Today!

  1. Go to: http://wsm.skillupamerica.org/
  2. Click “EMPLOYERS”
  3. Select your option
  4. Fill out your information

WorkSource Montgomery is committed to assisting you in assessing, developing, connecting and training your human resources.

ASSESSMENTS AND SKILL GAP ANALYSIS

Remaining competitive is tough in today’s market. Let us help you.  Through our partnership network, we can assist you in assessing your company’s current levels of skills and contrast them against in-demand skills and requirements.

INTERNAL CAREER PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT

Career development is a key driver for many of today’s workers. A career development path provides employees with an ongoing opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge that can lead to success in their current jobs, promotions, and transfers to other positions. Implementing career paths can impact your organization by improving morale, career satisfaction, motivation, productivity, and responsiveness. Our industry alliances, chamber partners, and others assist us in keeping you informed about career development strategies. Learn more about the benefits of career pathways and contact us to discover how we can help you.

CONNECTIONS TO INDUSTRY ALLIANCES

Let us help your business stay informed.  Fostering career success is a core value at WorkSource Montgomery.  We maintain partnerships in key industries such as Construction, Information Technology, Bioscience, Transportation, and Healthcare.

CUSTOM ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) DEVELOPMENT

On-the-job training remains a key job development opportunity for employee growth and company proficiency. This federal program funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), lets you hire and train skilled workers and get reimbursed for your efforts. 

CUSTOM INCUMBENT WORKER UPSKILLING

Upward mobility depends on increased knowledge, skills, and abilities. Would you like to provide your employees with training for their next level position?  Let us help you determine what training can contribute to the vertical movement of your employees. We also can connect you to our trainer partners.

To learn more about implementing any of these at your workplace, contact our Business Solutions team.

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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