BERC COVID-19 Resources for Affected Workers

BERC is operating by appointment and remotely to help individuals and businesses in need of support.

Contact BERC:
Sign up to receive free BERC employment services here.
Leave a phone message at 410-386-2820.  Send email to info@carrollworks.com
or contact via the BERC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CCBERC/

• For unemployment:
  • Maryland Unemployment claimants must choose new payment options, visit https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
  • Go to www.mdunemployment.com to get important information and answers to your questions.
  • Unemployment and the CARES Act 
  • New Unemployment Guide from the Maryland Department of Labor:
    How to answer new weekly claim certification questions required by the U.S. Department of Labor. The guide lists new questions in the order they are asked, describes what the questions are asking claimants, and explains what answering “Yes” or “No” means.

• For businesses, financial resources and information for businesses in Maryland and Carroll County are available at the following websites:
  • Maryland Business Relief Wizard
  • State of Maryland business resources and info
  • Carroll County business resources and info
  • Deadline extended to September 30th for the Carroll Rebound Grant available to Carroll County businesses and non-profits

• Legal Advice:
  • Maryland Legal Aid 
  • Be aware of scams due to COVID-19

• Tax Assistance:
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – Human Services Program of Carroll County

• Education:
  • FREE Online GED® Preparation Classes
  • FREE Online ESOL Classes
  • FREE Online ESOL Classes (espanol)

• Additional Resources for Job Seekers:
  
  • Tips for Job Seekers video
  • Resume – the how to guide for creating your resume video
  • Who is Hiring Now?
  • Help, I’ve Been Laid Off
  • Surviving a Job Loss
  • How to Stay Motivated for your Job Search
  • Your Transferable Skills 
  • 4 Ways to Manage Your Job Search During COVID-19
  • The 60-Minute Job Search Solution 
  • New Job Openings posted on the BERC Facebook page
  • How to Complete Online Applications 
  • How You Can Use LinkedIn
  • How to Have a Successful Interview
  • HSP Financial Education Webinars
  • HSP Carroll Cash Week

• Emergency Food and Meal Distribution resources:
  • Carroll County Public Schools offers meals 
  • Emergency Food Resources