BERC seeking employers for fall job fair

For more information contact:
Denise Rickell, Manager
410-386-2824

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Westminster, MD – September 20, 2016 – The Carroll County Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC) is hosting a job fair on Thursday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Westminster workforce center located at 224 North Center Street and is seeking businesses with current job openings to participate.

BERC Manager Denise Rickell states “BERC’s fall job fair provides an excellent opportunity for businesses and job seekers to connect.  Business representatives have a chance to talk to potential employees about their company and the jobs they have to fill. Hundreds of job seekers attend this free annual event to explore local job opportunities.”

Businesses are asked to provide information in advance about the types and number of positions available. Center personnel will be on hand to greet job seekers, help answer questions and to provide assistance.

Carroll County Business & Employment Resource Center is Economic Development’s workforce agency that is part of America’s Job Network and the Mid-Maryland Workforce Development Area. The BERC mission is to develop a highly trained and effective workforce for new and existing businesses, to assist individuals in achieving employment, and to encourage lifelong learning.  BERC is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  BERC also posts job openings on Twitter @carroll_works. For more information please call 410-386-2820 or visit the website at https://carrollworks.com/.

Carroll County Department of Economic Development works to increase wealth in Carroll County by growing the tax base and creating new jobs. For Economic Development, follow @CarrollEconDev on Twitter or visit www.carrollbiz.org.