Carroll County Workforce Development News Today

The Diesel Freak shop was fined $750,000 and put on probation, while the owner and two employees were sentenced to probation. Also: Knight-Swifts president, CEO stepping down; milestone hit by college CDL program; latest Highway Angel.

Instructor and curriculum developer for MAGIC's Duckietown robotics program Robert Jaffe returned to work after a traumatic brain injury, with help from Carroll County Workforce Development.

The funds will be used to modify a curb at the entrance of the parking lot, allowing trucks to more safely enter and exit.

Carroll County commissioners unanimously approved a $127,230 contract with Henry Adams LLC, of Baltimore for design and engineering services on a new HVAC system.

Carroll County Workforce Development is seeking business partners to work with youth during a summer paid work program that begins July 7 and runs for six weeks.

In an effort to help area residents get back into the workforce and provide needed services, Carroll County government has contracted with Carroll Community College to provide commercial drivers license training free of charge to up to 12 students.

Carroll has recently rebranded the county Business/Employment Resource Center to Carroll County Workforce Development, with the launch of a new logo and marketing campaign.