About
The Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) works to make Baltimore County a thriving location for businesses and a place where well educated and trained residents enjoy ample economic opportunity. We provide business and workforce services that:
attract, retain, and expand businesses
foster the creation of high quality jobs
prepare and train residents for in-demand careers
bring employers together with the qualified talent they need to succeed
expand Baltimore County's economic base
Baltimore County’s comprehensive workforce development system serves the local business community by connecting employers with the talent they need to compete in today’s global economy, whether this means finding new hires or upskilling existing staff. Job seekers can visit any of the County’s three Career Centers to access a range of valuable professional development services that will help them prepare for and secure employment in high-demand industry sectors and advance along career pathways.
DEWD is focused on maximizing Baltimore County's rich diversity of people and talent to stay at the leading edge of today's hyper-competitive economic development environment. DEWD's goal of business attraction and expansion is accomplished through our main lines of business, including:
Business Development
Recruitment and Retention for Businesses
Small Business Services
Policy and Planning
Job Seeker Services
Marketing and Communications