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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
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Continuing Education & Workforce
Development
The FCC Continuing Education &Workforce
Development team provides programs that reflect
the needs, interests and trends in business and
industry, and programs that promote the personal
and professional growth of the community.
A wide range of non-credit courses are offered in day,
evening, weekend, and online formats that appeal
to people of all ages with busy lifestyles. Continuing
education courses represent leading-edge curricula
and quality instruction. Instructors are generally
field practitioners who bring firsthand knowledge
to the classroom. The courses that provide students
with hands-on training utilize state-of-the-art
equipment. In addition, all courses can be tailored
to the applications of individual businesses through
customized training contracts within parameters
convenient to the companies.
Partnerships
The Continuing Education &Workforce Development
team has developed numerous partnerships in order
to provide the community greater resources and
access to training. Our partners include Frederick
Memorial Healthcare Systems Wellness Center and
Frederick County Workforce Services. Additional
partnerships to note are: SCORE, Goodwill Monocacy
Valley, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce,
Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State
Department of Education (MSDE), Maryland
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), U. S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA
Independent Study Program and Jacobs Technology,
Inc., U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
National Training and Education Division (NTED),
and InfraGard.
Workforce Development &
Career Training
Today’s work environment requires each person to
have a broader range of skills and communication
abilities than ever before.
Workforce development courses are designed in
conjunction with professional organizations, as well
as area businesses and industries. Programs are
intended to enhance and update skills or provide
entry-level career training. Courses include those
which prepare individuals for national certification
and licensing examinations or for recertification/
relicensing. For more information, call 240.629.7905.
FCC Business Solutions and
Strategic Initiatives
Frederick Community College prepares organizations
and their employees to meet the challenges of a
diverse, global society through quality, accessible,
innovative training and development.
Business Solutions and Strategic Initiatives allows
businesses to quickly and efficiently access training
that is tailored to their specific needs, training that
is of professional quality, competitively priced
and is delivered by local workforce development
professionals.
By examining what our customers need, Business
Solutions and Strategic Initiatives has established
itself as Frederick County’s premier local training
provider.
For more information, call 240.629.7982.
Adult Education Programs
GED Preparation
The college offers adult diploma programs that help
to improve the basic skills needed at work, at home,
and in everyday life.
Courses prepare students to take the GED exam
and earn a high school diploma. Instruction is
given in math, reading, social studies, English,
and writing and is tailored to the skill level of the
student. GED practice tests are available for those
who complete the program and advisement
and counseling are accessible for those who
wish to continue with job training or a college
education. All classes are offered free of charge.
For more information call 240.629.7962.
External Diploma Program
Designed for mature adults who have learned life
skills at work, at home, and in the community, the
External Diploma Program provides an opportunity
to earn a high school diploma through independent
study and portfolio development. Students study
and complete assignments on their own and meet
with advisors/assessors at scheduled weekly sessions.
Tuition for the External Diploma Program is $200. For
more information, call 240.629.7962.
Community Based English as a Second
Language
The college offers English courses that help students
build their reading, writing, listening, and speaking
skills and increase their knowledge of American
culture and democracy. The Basic ESL program offers
free integrated skills instruction to adults over 18. The
Targeted ESL program offers fee-based focused skills
instruction to adults over 16. Financial assistance is
available for eligible students. All students are tested
to determine class and program placement. For more
information call 240.269.7962.
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning at Frederick Community College
offers unique events and experiences for inquisitive
minds with a focus on personal enrichment, artistic
growth, and self-discovery.
Check for the latest list
of courses.
Youth & Community
Education
Our Youth Programs offer extensive course
selections for children and adolescents. Courses
build on existing skills while exploring interests and
introducing new ideas. Course lengths range from
several hours to several weeks.
The Thrive program offers creative and educational
non-credit classes for adults with intellectual
disabilities.
Call 301.846.2661 for more information.
Institute for Learning in
Retirement (ILR)
The ILR program at FCC offers a broad range of
affordable courses and Learning on Location
experiences designed for adults age 55 and older.
There are no tests or grades in ILR, only stimulating
ways to tickle the brain and indulge one’s curiosity in
the company of other lifelong learners.
To receive a course schedule for the Institute for
Learning in Retirement, call 301.864.2561 or go to
to view the list of current classes.