Available programs to develop a highly effective workforce for new and existing
businesses; to assist job seekers in achieving, advancing, and retaining employment,
and to encourage lifelong learning. Services provided to businesses include
customized workforce development services and information, training grants
information, and business development support. Services to dislocated workers,
displaced homemakers, individuals with disabilities, adults, and youth include skills assessment, employment counseling, career guidance, job search techniques,
skills upgrade training, General Educational Development (GED) test preparation,
remedial education, and job placement assistance. Also services are available to
Veterans to help find employment, vocational guidance, training opportunities and
referral to supportive services. The Resource Center, located in the Carroll County
Multi-Service Building offers job postings, computerized job registration, Internet
access, computer labs, workshops, fax service, and a library of job search and career
planning resources.