As 30% of Carroll’s workforce approaches retirement, officials told of need to attract new employees and retain current ones

A significant percentage of Carroll County’s workforce is expected to retire within the next five years, so officials are working to find new ways to attract and retain employees. In 2021, 14% of Carroll’s workforce was at or above the average age of retirement (62.5 years old), according to a study by Segal, a consulting firm the county hired. In 2026, that percentage is expected to jump to 30%.