Anne Arundel County has a vibrant local economy with low
unemployment, a transportation system and airport second to none, a unique
location that offers easy access to federal, state, and local government, a
well-educated workforce attractive to business, a rich quality of life that
embraces the Chesapeake Bay.
Howard County draws from an extensive and
diverse labor pool to satisfy the needs of virtually any type of business. These
jobs represent the universe of employment sectors, further testimony to the
County s workforce versatility. For more information see
Contacts/Links. For the most recent hiring trends in the private
sector, contact the Employment Assistance Program
Coordinator. Also, you may find up-to-date "want-ads" by
accessing local newspaper subscriptions.
Although the Defense industry
and its associated industries have significantly reduced their workforces, many
non-defense driven careers still prosper. The top 10 in this area are
Paralegals, Medical Assistants, Radiological Techs, Home Health Aids, Medical
Records Techs, Medical Secretaries, Physical Therapists, Securities/Financial
Services, Surgical Techs, Research Analysts.