Non-Credit Training Programs Prepare Students for New Career in 10-16 Weeks
The College of Southern Maryland is hosting four Career Starters program open houses beginning with its Prince Frederick Campus on Jan. 4, the La Plata Campus on Jan. 6, the Leonardtown Campus on Jan. 7 to introduce its slate of non-credit training courses for people who want to kick start a career in a high-demand industry in 10 to 16 weeks and at the new CSM Center for Trades and Energy Training in Waldorf on Jan. 9to introduce construction non-credit training for people who want to kick start a career in construction, a high demand industry. .
Career Starters programs include classes offered in short sequences for students to gain skills quickly to enter the workforce. The career fields of business, construction, early childhood, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, transportation and veterinarian are offered through the Career Starters program.
During the open houses, prospective students will have an opportunity to meet with a program coordinator and instructors from each career field, learn location and schedule of classes for individual training programs, learn about financing options and register for classes. All three CSM campuses, as well as at the CSM Center for Trades and Energy Training in Waldorf which opened on Sept. 24, will offer Career Starters programs.
The Center for Trades and Energy Training, located at 17 Irongate Drive in Waldorf, will offer training courses focusing on construction trades including building maintenance, carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and welding. All other Career Starters training program classes will be offered at CSM campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. Additionally, through Career Services, students can receive assistance in building a resume and developing solid interview skills as well as have access to the colleges online Job Connections employment database.
Career Starters Open Houses will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 at the Prince Frederick Campus Flagship Building, Room 119; from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 6 at the La Plata Campus Center for Business and Industry, Room 113; from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Leonardtown Campus A Building Auditorium; and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Jan. 9 at the CSM Center for Trades and Energy Training.
For information on Career Starters, visit www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters or call 301-934-7765 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7765.
Calendar Listings
Calvert County
CSM Career Starters Open House. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Jan. 4, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The College of Southern Maryland is hosting a Career Starters program open house to introduce its slate of non-credit training courses for people who want to kick start a new career in business, construction, early childhood, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, transportation or veterinary medicine in 10 to 16 weeks. Career Starter programs offer training and classes in short sequences for students to gain skills quickly to enter the workforce. During the open house, prospective students can meet with a program coordinator and instructors from each career field, learn about financial assistance options and register for classes. 443-550-6199, Ext. 7765 or www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters.
Charles County
CSM Career Starters Open House. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Jan. 6, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Room 113 and 113-E, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The College of Southern Maryland is hosting a Career Starters program open house to introduce its slate of non-credit training courses for people who want to kick start a new career in business, construction, early childhood, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, transportation or veterinary medicine in 10 to 16 weeks. Career Starter programs offer training and classes in short sequences for students to gain skills quickly to enter the workforce. During the open house, prospective students can meet with a program coordinator and instructors from each career field, learn about financial assistance options and register for classes. 301-934-7765 or www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters.
CSM Career Starters Open House at Center for Trade and Energy Training. 9 to 11 a.m., Jan. 9, CSM Center for Trades and Energy Training, 17 Irongate Drive, Waldorf. The College of Southern Maryland is hosting a Career Starters program open house to introduce its slate of non-credit training courses for people who want to kick start a new career in business, construction, early childhood, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, transportation or veterinary medicine in 10 to 16 weeks. Career Starter programs offer training and classes in short sequences for students to gain skills quickly to enter the workforce. During the open house, prospective students can meet with a program coordinator and instructors from each career field, learn about financial assistance options and register for classes. 301-934-7765 or www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters.
St. Marys County
CSM Career Starters Open House. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Jan. 7, Leonardtown Campus, A Building, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The College of Southern Maryland is hosting a Career Starters program open house to introduce its slate of non-credit training courses for people who want to kick start a new career in business, construction, early childhood, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, transportation or veterinary medicine in 10 to 16 weeks. Career Starter programs offer training and classes in short sequences for students to gain skills quickly to enter the workforce. During the open house, prospective students can meet with a program coordinator and instructors from each career field, learn about financial assistance options and register for classes. 240-725-5499, Ext. 7765 or www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters.