Workforce Quality

Dependable and loyal -- that is how our workforce has been described.  We have a labor force in our County, as well as surrounding counties, that is over 100,000 strong.  We have talent that can get the job done for you and your business, as well as resources to locate, hire, and train your employees.

Garrett County's population experienced a growth rate of just under 8.4% from 2000 to 2010.  While the County is experiencing a single-digit unemployment rate, we are still averaging rates higher than that of Maryland and the United States as a whole.  The latest unemployment rates, as well as other employment data, for the County and State can be found on the Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation's (DLLR's) website.

We've cooked up some quick statistics on our labor force:

• Employment by Sector (2010 Annual Averages)
• Employment by Sector (1st Quarter 2011 Averages)
• Labor Force Participation Rates (Garrett County - Actual & Projected)
• Regional Labor Force Statistics
• Regional Labor Pool
• Total Employment (1st Quarter 2011)
• Total Employment (1st Quarter 2011 - CHART)
• Unemployment Rates (Garrett County - Annual Averages 1997 through 2010)
• Unemployment Rates (Garrett County - October 2010 through September 2011)
• Workers Commuting INTO Garrett County to Work
• Workers Commuting OUT OF Garrett County to Work

If you need more specific information that relates to your specific needs, help is just a phone call or a click away.  Give us a call at (301) 334-1921 or check out the following websites to discover what the people of our county can do for you.

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