Community Foundation of Charles County Donates Funds for Workforce Development
The College of Southern Maryland is offering scholarships for non-credit students entering one of the Career Starters healthcare training programs. Funds for the scholarships were provided through a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Charles County for students who intend to work in the county for a one-year period following their studies.
Career Starters training programs prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills they will need to be successful in a career path. Most training programs are 10 to 16 weeks.
Healthcare programs of study include certified nurse assistant, dental assistant, medical billing specialist, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician and physical therapy aide. For information on programs of study and courses, visit http://www.csmd.edu/WorkforceDevelopment/Healthcare.html.
Beginning this fall through a partnership with the National Healthcareer Association, CSM is offering nationally recognized certifications in electrocardiogram technician (EKG Tech), administrative medical assistant and entry-level clinical medical assistant.
CSM will hold Career Starters open houses for the fall semester in August at each campus, the Center for Transportation Training in La Plata and the Center for Trades and Energy Training in Waldorf.
For information on Career Starters open houses, visit http://www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters/index.html or call 301-934-7765.
For information on scholarships for non-credit students entering one of the Career Starters healthcare training programs, visit http://www.csmd.edu/Training/Financial/index.html#TuitionAssistanceProgram
Calendar
Calvert County
CSM Non-Credit Career Starters Open House. 4:30-6 p.m., Aug. 9, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM 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 education, 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. Free. 443-550-6199, Ext. 7765 or http://www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters/index.html.
Charles County
CSM Non-Credit Career Starters Open House. 4:30-6 p.m., Aug. 2, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Room 113 and 113-E, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM 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 education, 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. Free. 301-934-7765 or http://www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters/index.html.
CSM Trades Career Starters Open House. 4:30-6 p.m., Aug. 11, College of Southern Maryland, Center for Trades and Energy Training, 17 Irongate Dr., Waldorf. CSM 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 carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and welding 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. Free. 301-934-7765 or http://www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters/index.html.
CSM Transportation Career Starters Open House. 4:30-6 p.m., Aug. 10, College of Southern Maryland, Center for Transportation Training, 5825 Radio Station Road, La Plata. CSM is hosting a Career Starters program open house to introduce its slate of courses for people who want to kick-start a new career in transportation 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. Free. 301-934-7765 or http://www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters/index.html.
St. Marys County
CSM Non-Credit Career Starters Open House. 4:30-6 p.m., Aug. 4, 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. Free. 240-725-5499, Ext. 7765 or http://www.csmd.edu/CareerStarters/index.html.