AAWDC offers training for eligible job seekers, on an as-needed basis, in order to upgrade occupational and workplace skills. We offer individualized training to help you prepare for a new career or upskill in your current occupation. Additionally, we offer ongoing specialized training programs.
Specialized Training:
- Cybersecurity: Maryland is the national epicenter of cybersecurity activities, but the industry is facing a critical shortage of workers. In partnership with other workforce agencies, community colleges, business, government, educational and community organizations, AAWDC offers state-of-the-art job training in cybersecurity and information assurance to eligible job seekers to increase the pipeline of qualified workers in this high-demand field. The Cybersecurity Consortium has dedicated staff to work with job seekers to enter training and connect to employment opportunities.
- Technology & Bioscience: AAWDC's MTC initiative prepares eligible participants for middle and high skilled occupations in information technology and biosciences through intensive coaching and job placement services, short-term occupational training, and career pathways skills training.
Customized Training:
Currently, there are no customized trainings being offered. Please visit this page as well as our calendar to learn about current offerings.
Below is a list of the type of occupational training that AAWDC offers by Industry:
Accommodations
Hotel Industry Sector Partnership, Hotel Front Desk Training, Youth Work Experience Program
Construction
Training Option Expansions through the Maryland Higher Education Commission, Targeted Welding Training with Cianbro Corporation, Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Training with Building Trades Association, Capital Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Healthcare
CNA/GNA Cohort Training, Certified Medical Assistant Cohort Training
Retail
Job Matching at Arundel Mills Mall, Targeted Recruitments for Airmall at BWI Airport, Comprehensive Skills Training for BWI Airport Positions, Workplace Excellence Training
Transportation
Customized Recruitments for Southwest Airlines, Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL-B) Cohort Training