Harford County's Work Force Development effort is a partnership of Government, Higher Education and Industry. Working together, new and innovative programs in the area of continuing education, higher education, vocational and professional training have been developed to complement career awareness efforts and advanced skills development programs designed to support and grow a productive, skilled and competitive labor force.

Army Community Service, Aberdeen Proving Ground Garrison

• Provide recruitment assistance to spouses of military, civilian personnel and early retirees from Aberdeen Proving Ground.

For information, contact 410.278.9669
Visit them on the web at http://www.

Harford Community College

• Community and Business Service Division

  -	Business and industry training programs
  -	Customized on-site training
  -	Industrial/Technical training
  -	Computer certification training
  -	Employee orientation programs
  -	Basic education skills upgrade training

Harford County Office of Economic Development

• Work Force Training Grants

  -	Matching grants available to manufacturers
  -	Provide business incentives for accelerating the delivery of technical training
  -	Grants are awarded on a competitive basis
  -	No limit or maximum number of grants awarded to a company

Maryland's Career Net

• Access information about available jobs
• Career choices
• Education
• Training
• Labor market

Maryland Job Service

• Employers

  -	Access to a computerized job listing system
  -	Qualified applicants may be referred directly to the employer
  -	Employers may request the Bel Air office to act as the "recruiter" for job openings.
  -	Job Service offers on site interviews

• Job Seekers

  -	Employability assessment and job referrals
  -	Career planning assistance
  -	Job testing
  -	Other support service referrals

• Functions along with 28 other offices in Maryland and electronically through 1,800 Employment Service offices across the United States.

Open Doors Career Center, Inc.

• A private, nonprofit corporation assisting individuals forced into the employment market due to loss of income or new life situations

  -	Services include:
  	Career counseling Pre-employment training Personal development workshops

Susquehanna Workforce Network, Inc.

• A private, nonprofit corporation that oversees, coordinates or plans workforce development programs and services for businesses and individuals to maximize regional economic success and worker potential.

  -	Recruitment Assistance
  -	Incumbent Worker Training
  -	Labor Market Information
  -	Skill Enhancement
  -	Continuing Education

W.A.G.E. Connection

• Under the direction of the Harford County Department of Social Services

  -	One-stop, state-of-the art employment facility for Harford County residents receiving temporary cash assistance.
  -	Job readiness, placement and retention services
  -	Employers hiring participants are entitled to various tax credits
  	Long Term Welfare to Work Credit Employment Opportunity Credit Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Workforce Technical Training Grant