Carroll County Workforce Development (formerly BERC) is an American Job Center dedicated to meeting the workforce needs of community residents and businesses in Carroll County, Maryland. Carroll County Workforce Development is an office of the Carroll County Department of Economic Development functioning to administer the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act in Carroll County, and providing employment services, training and workforce development. The mission of Carroll County Workforce Development is to develop a highly effective workforce for new and existing businesses and assist job seekers in achieving, advancing and retaining employment through life-long learning. Businesses: We are here to help you with all your workforce needs. Our services will help you find, hire and train the people you need. These services are offered to your business at no cost to foster economic and workforce development in Carroll County. Contact us today! Job Seekers: It is our job to help you find a job. There is an abundance of information available at Carroll County Workforce Development to help you with your job search. With all the services available to you, coordinated through one source, we are your best resource for a new job. Come see us today!Carroll County Workforce Development operations and programming are supported by federal, state and local resources.Our federal funding for Program Year 2021 is $2,909,562.68. This represents 87% of available funds.