Professional & Creative Services
Targeted Sub-Sectors
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Information & Communication Technology
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Engineering
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Cyber Security
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Data Centers
Employment Data
Employed in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector:
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Frederick County: 1,219
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Winchester MSA (VA Portion): 2,506
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Winchester MSA: 2,604
Workforce
Occupation
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Computer Systems Analysts
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Computer & Information Systems Managers
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Computer Programmer
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Computer & Information Research Scientists
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Computer Support Specialists
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Current Employment* |
911 |
606 |
365 |
51 |
1,389 |
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Entry** |
$27.93 |
$39.95 |
$29.04 |
$37.74 |
$13.85 |
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Experienced** |
$44.47 |
$70.48 |
$39.09 |
$61.92 |
$30.72 |
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Mean** |
$38.94 |
$60.34 |
$35.72 |
$53.89 |
$25.10 |
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Industry Turnover Rate***
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8.5% |
*QCEW 3Q2018 for the Frederick County Workforce Draw Area of 45 miles, employment by place of residence
**Wage data from BLS as of 2017 for the Winchester MSA - Winchester, Frederick County, Hampshire County,WV
***JobsEQ Workforce Characteristics, 4 quarters ending 1Q2016 (Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industry in the Winchester MSA)
Key Advantages
Infrastructure Availability
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Competitive electricity rates
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State-of-the-art utilities and telecommunications infrastructure
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Construction costs nearly 14% lower than the national average
University Presence
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Shenandoah University's Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration. The business school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a recognition held by only 655 business schools worldwide.
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Lord Fairfax Community College in Frederick County offers two-year degrees in a variety of disciplines and reliable and trusted workforce training programs.
Already Operating Here
Company
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Focus
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Employees
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Parsons Brinkerhoff Group |
Engineering Services |
50-99 |
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Greenway Engineering |
Engineering Services |
50-99 |
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TRIAD Engineering |
Engineering Services |
50-99 |
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Maintech Incorporated |
Computer Systems Design |
20-49 |
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SpecialMade Goods & Services |
Product Customization |
20-49 |
Source: VEC Employment Data, Employee Size Range, 4Q2018