Frederick Community College - Frederick Community College

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
American Red Cross, Frederick County
2020 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 443-695-8018 http://www.redcross.org/mhfc Volunteer opportunities to enhance your resume and stand out on job applications. The Red Cross has numerous programs that educate about, prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We offer classes in emergency preparedness/response, First Aid/CPR, aquatics, baby-sitting, etc. For information on donating blood, call 800-GIVE-LIFE.
The Buddy Project, Inc.
2107 Chestnut Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-788-5350 443-699-0399 (computer sales hotline) http://www.thebuddyproject.net Provides computers and technology training to individuals with disabilities. Computers are provided free of charge on a "free lease" and are kept up to date and maintained by the program. Also sells low-cost refurbished computers equipped with Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 and Open Office.
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
1890 North Market Street, Suite 300 Frederick, MD 21701 240-629-7581 301-200-8093 videophone http://www.dors.state.md.us DORS is a state agency with programs and services that help people with significant disabilities become successfully employed. A DORS counselor will help you choose from programs and services such as: career decision making and counseling, rehabilitation technology services, employment and skills training, job search and job placement services, job coaching and supported employment services. (See complete description of services under the heading “Special Populations Services: Services for Those with Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Disability.”)
Family Partnership of Frederick County
8420 Gas House Pike, Suite EE Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-2206 http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/FP Offers family support, education, and employment services to parents with children under 4 years old, expectant parents, and youth (16-24). Services include high school completion classes (Frederick County Virtual School and GED preparation); employability assistance; job skill training; financial literacy education; assistance with resumes; job applications and interview techniques; child development services for infants and toddlers; parent education; life skills; health and wellness workshops; computer related instruction; parent/child activities; information and referral to community resources; and parent support groups. Services are free. Orientations for new participants are scheduled one on one.
Frederick Community College
Adult Education
Frederick Community College 7932 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 240-629-7962 http://www.frederick.edu/adult-education.aspx The FCC Adult Education Program offers Adult Basic Education (ABE), Pre-GED, and GED Preparation to Maryland residents who are at least 18 years of age and qualify for the program. The program also offers options for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners through participation in one of two programs: Community Based (free of charge for students with very little previous English instruction) or Targeted (fee-based courses which require tuition, fees, and placement testing).
Career Services
Frederick Community College 7932 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 301-846-2795 https://www.frederick.edu/student-resources/career-services.aspx Career Services helps students, prospective students, career changers, and alumni to explore skills, academic majors, and careers. Staff also helps with preparation for employment through resume development,creating a job search strategy, and interview coaching. The Center also facilitates networking with employers and alumni to find jobs and internships. A comprehensive jobs platform and portal is available for students and alumni and includes recent jobs and internships, as well as resources to help with resume development, interview strategies, the job search, and networking. Tools are in the form of documents, podcasts, and videos.
Office of Adult Services
Frederick Community College 7932 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 301-846-2483 http://www.frederick.edu/adultservices Project Forward Step offers counseling, information, and referral services to adults in transition, and financial assistance consideration for eligible single parents and displaced homemakers toward certain educational costs associated with attending courses or training at Frederick Community College. Anne-Lynn Gross Breast Cancer Resource Center, located at Frederick Community College, offers information and resources about early detection, treatment, and aftercare. A Breast Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00p.m. in the Student Center, H-106D. This group is for breast cancer survivors, from newly diagnosed to long-term remission/survival. The Allied Health Academy provides training and support to individuals who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA), or other select allied health occupations. Frederick County residents who are single parents, unemployed, underemployed, and/or facing other barriers may be eligible. Adult Ed Student Transition Assistance, Resources, and Support (STARS) assists GED ® exam and National External Diploma Program (NEDP) completers who wish to transition to college or Continuing Education & Workforce Development programs at FCC.
Frederick County Department of Social Services Employment Resource Center
1888 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-4555 http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county/ Services are available for any Frederick County resident in need of employment. Provides employment counseling, referral, employer recruitment, resume services, and application assistance. Telephone banks and fax services are available for clients’ use, as well as copier service. Also provides access to MWE, an automated system that matches applicants’ job skills with job openings. Job fairs are held periodically and are open to the public, whether unemployed or seeking career advancement. Offers in-house GED preparation and assistance with other barriers to employment, volunteer work activities, and job placement.
Frederick County Workforce Services
200 Monroe Ave Frederick, MD 21703 301-600-2255 http://www.frederickworks.com/ Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) links businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities. JOB SEEKERS: FCWS provides comprehensive employment and training services at no cost to give candidates a competitive edge in today’s job market. Their services include: career assessment tools and guidance, basic computer courses, job search assistance, resume coaching by a Certified Professional Resume Writer, professional practice interviews, career training scholarships (for those eligible), and access to recruitment events and current job listings. EMPLOYERS: Planning to hire and train new staff? Get reimbursed for a portion of the new employee’s wages during their training period through the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program. Facing a workforce skill shortage? FCWS has access to grant-funded skills training options designed to meet the requirements of your business or organization. Need to fill open positions with qualified employees? FCWS no-cost recruitment services include sourcing, screening, and referring experienced candidates directly to you.
Housing Authority of the City of Frederick
Family Self-Sufficiency
Housing Authority of the City of Frederick 209 Madison Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-8173 (Section 8 residents) 301-696-1874 (Public Housing residents) http://www.hacfrederick.org/ Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is available for both public housing and Section 8 residents. The FSS Program is based on educational goals which assist the family in becoming self-sufficient. While in the program, as the earned income of the family increases, an escrow account is established and earns money each month. Upon successful completion of the program, the family receives the escrow money which could be used as down payment on a home or however the family chooses. Average starting earned income is less than $5,000. Average earned income upon graduation is $31,200. Escrow amounts have ranged from $4,495 to $21,389. While in the program, participants receive encouragement, problem solving, feedback, and mentoring.
Project ALIVE
Housing Authority of the City of Frederick 209 Madison Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-696-1875 http://www.hacfrederick.org Project ALIVE of the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick exists to help public housing residents in Lucas Village, Carver, and Lincoln apartments succeed in school and work. Specifically, Project ALIVE works closely with students to help them find the resources they need to be successful, offering a variety of supports to ensure that students can overcome the most common obstacles: transportation, child care, and educational assistance.
Prosperity Center
Housing Authority of the City of Frederick 209 Madison Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-3691 http://www.hacfrederick.org The Housing Authority’s and United Way’s Bernard Brown Center at 629 North Market Street offers the Prosperity Center, which provides a wide range of financial management classes as well as free tax preparation services.
William O. Lee Jr. Computer Learning Center
Housing Authority of the City of Frederick 209 Madison Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-3691 http://www.hacfrederick.org The William O. Lee Jr. Computer Learning Center provides free computer access to the community. The computer learning center has 9 computers that have high speed internet, free e-mail accounts, games, Microsoft Office, Mavis Beacon, SAT/ACT software, resume building programs, and much more. Throughout the year, the center offers computer classes, job training, free tax preparation, and a variety of programs designed to cater to the needs of the community.
Independence Now, Inc. Maryland Work Incentives Network
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 101 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-638-0071 http://www.md-win.org/ The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Projects provide all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities (including transition-to-work aged youth) access to work incentives planning and assistance services. The goal of the WIPA Projects is to better enable SSA’s beneficiaries with disabilities to make informed choices about work. Each WIPA Project has Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWIC) who will provide work incentives planning and assistance to SSA’s beneficiaries with disabilities; conduct outreach efforts to those beneficiaries who are potentially eligible to participate in Federal or State work incentives programs; and work in cooperation with Federal, State, and private agencies, and nonprofit organizations that serve beneficiaries with disabilities. Beneficiaries can call the Ticket to Work Helpline at 1-866-968-7842 to begin the process to receive services. MD-WIN is the WIPA project for Maryland. They can help any Maryland resident who receives disability benefits from Social Security to understand and use the work incentives available to them. In short, if you want to work, but don’t want to do anything to mess up your benefits, please call.
Justice Jobs of Maryland
22 South Market Street, Suite 210 Frederick, MD 21701 301-360-3503 http://www.justicejobsmd.org Justice Jobs of Maryland is a free jobs office and job retention service. We help people get a job, keep that job, get good references, and move up to better jobs. We find employers who have open positions that you qualify for. We help you apply for those jobs, and then we call the employers to bring your application to their attention and schedule you an interview. Our applicants who stick with the process are getting hired in 1 to 5 interviews, instead of applying all over town and hoping for one response. After you are hired, we will work with you to help you keep your job and move up to a better one when the time comes. Our long-range goal for you is a living wage in 6 months to 2 years, and eventually, upward mobility into the middle class.
Literacy Council of Frederick County, Inc.
110 East Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-2066 http://www.frederickliteracy.org/ Nonprofit organization that teaches adults (18 and older) reading and other English language skills for native English speakers and English language learners. Programs include individual and small group tutoring, community classes (beginning literacy, conversation, pronunciation, writing, U.S. civics, everyday life skills), workplace classes (at the job site), and parent literacy programs at several elementary schools. Tutoring takes place at a time and public location mutually convenient for the tutor and student. Volunteer tutors receive free training prior to being matched with a student. Adults inquiring about services and interested volunteers are requested to contact the Literacy Council by telephone or email to register. COVID-19 update: Currently all tutoring and classes are being conducted remotely using distance learning platforms.
Maryland Small Business Development Center
118 North Market Street, Root Building Frederick, MD 21701 888-237-9007 x2 http://www.marylandsbdc.org The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers FREE individualized consulting, from start up to established businesses. We also offer comprehensive training programs, from those just thinking about starting a business to executive training, with most classes at low to no cost. The Maryland SBDC Network provides Maryland small business owners with access to trusted business advisors who have experience in starting and growing businesses. We offer expertise and keen insights essential to helping you manage your concerns today, and design solid, long-range plans to secure your vision for tomorrow.
Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care Region XII - Frederick County
5303 Spectrum Drive, Suite G Frederick, MD 21703 301-696-9766 http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/office-child-care Offers: 1) licensing and registering of child care facilities; 2) monitoring of child care facilities for compliance with state child care regulations; 3) investigation of complaints involving illegal child care and maltreatment of children in child care facilities; 4) training for providers; 5) orientation for interested applicants and prospective providers; and 6) on-going technical assistance for providers.
Mental Health Association of Frederick County Child Care Choices
226 South Jefferson Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-4549 800-753-6841 http://www.childcarechoices.info Conducts training and continuing education opportunities for prospective and current family child care providers, center staff, and preschool staff. Offers technical assistance for start-up or continued operation of a child care business including consultations on including children with special needs and on-site assistance for programs with children, ages birth through 4 years old, who exhibit social, emotional, or behavioral issues. Organizes the Annual Children’s Festival in Baker Park where families and friends celebrate the joys of childhood through a day of free, hands-on activities especially for children ages 2-8.

Last updated 12/1/2021