Partners - Business and Employment Resource Center

Department of Labor - Division of Workforce Development
The Division of Workforce Development oversees the State's workforce programs. Working in partnership with Local Workforce Investment Areas, services include matching job seekers with employers, providing training opportunities and reporting on the needs and demands of the labor market. E-mail Division of Workforce Development for more information

Professional Outplacement Assistance Center
Provides assistance to individuals who are in the professional, technical, and managerial occupations. POAC offers seminars, workshops and counseling aimed at returning the professional to work quickly. To register call 301-362-1646 or enroll online.

Carroll County Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC)
The Carroll County Business & Employment Resource Center (CCBERC) is a one-stop workforce development center dedicated to meeting the workforce needs of community residents and businesses in Carroll County, Maryland. The CCBERC is an office of the Mid-Maryland Workforce Investment Board and the Carroll County Department of Economic Development. CCBERC administers the Workforce Investment Act in Carroll County and is dedicated to employment, training and workforce development.

Department of Rehabilitation Services
The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers programs and services that help people with disabilities go to work or stay independent in their homes and communities. DORS is an agency of the Maryland State Department of Education. DORS is composed of the public vocational rehabilitation program and the Disability Determination Services.

Disability Navigator
The Navigator enhances the capacity of One-Stop partners to assist job seekers with disabilities to 'navigate' the various programs and systems, and be a resource for the business community. Contact Shelia Little for information at 410-290-2620.

Carroll County Workforce Development Board
The Carroll County Workforce Development Board (CCWDB) is comprised of representatives and leaders from local area businesses in Carroll County and the Baltimore metro Area in conjunction with the areas’ partners.  The CCWDB’s primary responsibility is to provide guidance and oversight to the local workforce development system through Carroll County Workforce Development.

Howard County Workforce Development Board
The Howard County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is comprised of representatives and leaders from Howard County in conjunction with the areas’ partners. The WDB’s primary responsibility is to provide guidance and oversight to the local workforce development system through the Howard County Office of Workforce Development.