Frederick County Economic Development Authority

Creating the Workforce of Tomorrow through Partnership

The Business & Education Workforce Initiative (WI) is a partnership of business, education, government, and other community stakeholders collaborating to ensure a well-prepared workforce.  WI was born in 2016 as a result of The Business & Education Summit, where more than 100 business and education leaders came together to lay the framework for effective communication between the area's businesses and educators. 

The Workforce Initiative is focused on efforts related to growing and retaining the region's workforce. The Employer Expo, an annual hiring fair, is WI's signature event.