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Business Climate : Workforce : Training

Training

There are several resources in the area for workforce training and development. The Western Maryland Consortium provides workforce development services for jobseekers and employers. Jobseeker resources include job search assistance, resume development, career interest testing, skill training, and case management. Employer services include referral of applicants, customized training, financial aid for on-the-job training, recruitment, and screening assistance. Services are generally provided at no cost.


Maryland’s Industrial Training Partnership and Partnership for Workforce Quality programs work with businesses to identify training opportunities. The State of Maryland’s staff partners directly with businesses, reviews operational plans, and designs appropriate training. Companies have complete control over the programs and can modify or extend program design. Matching grants are available for skills upgrade training.


Hagerstown Community College is the fastest growing community college in Maryland with nearly 13,000 credit and non-credit students enrolled. HCC offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs for university transfer or for career preparation, including continuing education and adult basic education. Programs include the following:

  • Behavioral and Social Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Business, Technology, and Computer Studies
  • Math and Science
  • Nursing and Health Science

In addition to continuing education courses, Hagerstown Community College includes a Job Training Institute (JTI) and Career Center. Several training programs, including computers & technology, medical, and business, are available to students. Career services such as employer connections, job search assistance, and interview preparedness are an asset in training the local workforce.


Kaplan College prepares students for challenging careers in the world of business. Quality education and hands-on training programs ease the transition from the classroom to the workforce. Kaplan College also assists with workforce development needs with skills training, certificate programs, and CEU courses. Kaplan can customize workforce education and training programs around an organization’s needs. Areas of specialty include:

  • Analytical and Conceptual Skills
  • Communications
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Leadership Styles and Behavior
  • Management and Supervision
  • Managing Time, Stress, and Information
  • Organizational Change and Development
  • Personal Growth
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Special Topics and Comprehensive Programs
  • Teambuilding
  • Technical Skills Development


Barr Construction Institute
Barr Construction Institute, the educational arm of the Associated Builders & Contractors, is committed to developing a safe workplace and a high-performance workforce through quality education and training. They offer craft, maintenance, and apprenticeship training in the carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing fields. In addition, they offer continuing education, management education, professional development, and safety training. Construction and maintenance training is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training, and is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research.

 





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