Frederick County Workforce Services Launches Cutting-Edge Labor Market Dashboard

Innovative Tool Provides Real-Time Insights, Empowering Local Businesses and Job Seekers Alike

FREDERICK, Md. - Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) is excited to announce the launch of its new Labor Market Dashboard, a cutting-edge tool designed to provide real-time data and insights on the local job market. This user-friendly platform offers workforce professionals, job seekers, employers, and policymakers instant access to critical labor market information, empowering them to make informed decisions and drive economic growth in Frederick County.

"Access to data on Frederick County's labor market is critical for decision makers," County Executive Jessica Fitzwater said. "I am excited that Workforce Services' dashboard will allow everyone, including job seekers, to leverage the information, which in turn provides a competitive edge for our business community."

"We are thrilled to offer this dynamic tool that enhances our ability to serve the community," said Director of FCWS, Michelle Day. "The Labor Market Dashboard will provide unparalleled insights that will help drive workforce development initiatives and connect job seekers with the right opportunities.

The Labor Market Dashboard is a valuable resource for analyzing skills in demand and emerging industries, allowing training and education programs to better align with local needs. It offers actionable information on high-demand occupations, unemployment rates, wage trends, and industry growth, making it an indispensable tool for anyone involved in workforce development.

"With this new dashboard, we are equipping our community with the insights needed to drive economic growth," said Patty McDonald, Manager for Business and Career Services at FCWS. "This innovative platform offers real-time data that will aid both our business community and our job seekers in making informed decisions. By understanding our labor market, we can ensure that our workforce is prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow."

Key Features of the Labor Market Dashboard

• Analyze skills in demand, and emerging industries to better align training and education programs with local needs.
• Access timely information on high-demand occupations, unemployment rates, wage trends, and industry growth.
• Identify workforce trends and skills gaps to better assist job seekers in gaining skills that local industry is seeking, and ensuring a skilled talent pool that attracts and retains businesses.
• Leverage labor market data to understand the economic impact of different sectors and illustrate the attractiveness of our local area to businesses who might seek to locate to Frederick County.
• Use data on industry growth, wage trends, and labor supply to help show the attractiveness of Frederick County to new businesses and support existing employers with their workforce challenges.

The Labor Market Dashboard is a significant step forward in FCWS's commitment to supporting the community's workforce development needs. By offering this powerful tool, FCWS aims to strengthen the local economy, attract new businesses to the area, and ensure that Frederick County remains a competitive and desirable place to work and live.
Explore the Labor Market Dashboard Today
The Labor Market Dashboard is now live and accessible to the public. Visit Frederick County Labor Market Dashboard to explore the data and learn how it can benefit your workforce needs.
Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS), a department within Frederick County Government's Division of Economic Opportunity, provides high-quality and innovative workforce development services to Frederick County residents and employers. FCWS acts as a conduit between the workforce and the talent needs of local businesses and individuals seeking employment and career opportunities.

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Contact: Patty McDonald, Program Manager
Business & Career Services, FCWS
301-600-2389

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