Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD)

Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD)

About Our Department


Thank you for your interest in Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) at Frederick Community College. We offer affordable and convenient workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities for students of all ages.

Spotlight


Adult Education/ESOL

The Adult Education/ESOL program offers an array of English for Speakers of Other Languages and GED preparation courses. Basic, Targeted & Academic ESL teaches academic skills needed for work, learning, and everyday use. The program also provides one-on-one advising on educational goals, career training (focusing on in-demand local industries including medical, business and transportation), post-secondary education transition and GED preparation.

Community Education

Community Education offers unique courses and experiences for inquisitive minds with a focus on personal enrichment and self discovery for all ages, from summertime Youth programs (ages 6-15) to Institute for Learning in Retirement (ages 55+). Thrive is another exciting program and is designed for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to promote social, physical, and emotional wellbeing while helping participants be more independent at home, at work, in the community, and in their ongoing education.

Workforce Development

Workforce training programs provide essential knowledge, skills, and experience required by today’s high demand industries. Affordable on campus, off-site, and online programs can be completed in less than one year and are designed to prepare individuals for direct entry into the workforce and/or enhance current job skill sets. Over 50+ credit and non-credit programs are offered in Business, Computers/Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality & Culinary, Logistics & Production, and Vocational Trades.

Department Leadership

Molly Carlson, Ph.D.
[email protected],
240.629.7905
Office: MC-112

 

Office Manager
Eran Bosaz
[email protected]
301.624.2820
Office: E-111/MC-152C