Mayor Ashton, City of Rockville Striving to ‘Rise Together’
The City of Rockville soon will unveil its new logo – Rise Together – in its continuing effort to recover from the pandemic. “The future is bright, and I know… Read More
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Career Open House Hosted by County Set for Aug. 14
Montgomery County will host a career open house for job seekers age 18 and over. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the… Read More
Economic Indicators Show County Still Recovering from Pandemic
Montgomery County’s unemployment rate was 2.6% in March, which is .8% above March of 2023, according to The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Montgomery Planning. Those two organizations issued a… Read More
BlueHalo Moving to Larger Space in Germantown
BlueHalo, a Rockville global defense company, is expanding to Germantown from its current location in Rockville. The company is moving into a new 57,000-square-foot facility in 2025 and is expected… Read More
Council Looks to ‘Jumpstart the Economy’ with $20 Million Dollar Fund
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a $20 million allocation to “jumpstart the local economy,” explained Council Vice President Kate Stewart Tuesday. With 25,000 fewer jobs throughout Montgomery County than in… Read More
Council Announces $20 Million Job Creation Stimulus
Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson announced a $20 million economic stimulus plan Monday that aims to create up to 1,000 new jobs. The J.O.B.S. (Jobs, Opportunities and Business Support)… Read More
County Unemployment Lowest Since 1990 Despite National Rise
Montgomery County’s unemployment numbers remained at a 33-year low, according to the July figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The jobless rate in the county sits at 1.5%, which… Read More
County Unemployment is Below Half of National Average
Unemployment in Montgomery County creeped up slightly, to 1.6% in August, which is less than half the national average, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. In both the previous two… Read More
Job Seekers Can Attend County Career Fair Oct. 3 in Silver Spring
The county government has nearly 1,000 job openings. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, job seekers who are 18 years and older can attend a county career fair and hiring expo from… Read More
June Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 1990
If you want a job in Montgomery County, then the chances are high you can find one. The County’s Economic Development Corporation released the June jobless figures on Wednesday. The… Read More
Montgomery County Government to Host Career Fair in May
Looking for a career in public service? Montgomery County government has numerous openings and they’re hosting a career fair and hiring expo on Wednesday, May 3 from 3-7 p.m. The… Read More
County Recreation Schedules 5 Job Fairs for Summer Openings
Montgomery County Recreation is looking to hire employees to work during the summer season. Positions include lifeguards, camp counselors, camp directors, score keepers, field supervisors, swim instructors and camp directors.… Read More