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Scholarships Available for Skilled Trades Training at Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College is excited to announce new funding opportunities for anyone looking to train for in-demand careers in skilled trades. Through Maryland State grants, including the EARN and MEA Read More
Electrical Apprentices Compete for Regional Title
Electrical apprentices Zach Laird, Dominic Demaio, and Alex Smith competed for a regional title in the ABC Chesapeake Shores craft championships.
Kent Island and Queen Anne’s County High School Students Explore Career Horizons at Chesapeake College
Over 400 sophomore students from Kent Island High School and Queen Anne's County High School recently participated in a new career and college exploration trip at Chesapeake College. This venture Read More
Advances in Manufacturing
This year Chesapeake launches the Advanced Manufacturing Program with the first course offerings beginning this winter. With more than 100 prospective employers in the area, job opportunities in the industry Read More
People Highlights
It’s the people of Chesapeake College, beyond the dollars, that make all the difference. Four hundred and forty-two students were supported by Chesapeake College Foundation scholarships during the 2022-23 academic Read More
Alexis Park
Natural Resource Biologist Alexis Park acquired some new workforce skills through Skilled Trades classes at Chesapeake College. After 20 years of working on the water, Alexis was interested in learning Read More
Kudos from Washington in Wye Mills
Senators praise Chesapeake role in preparing regional workforce Chesapeake College hosted both of Maryland’s U.S. senators on campus March 17 to celebrate federal funds recently awarded to the community college Read More
Josh Hrynko
Easton Recent Easton High School graduate, Josh Hrynko, 17, is getting an early start on his career in the marine trades through Chesapeake College. While taking marine engine classes at Read More
Chesapeake College Receives $2.5 million in Federal, State Grants
Funds will expand workforce training at region’s economic hub WYE MILLS - Workforce training on the Eastern Shore took a leap forward recently with the award of $2.5 million in Read More
Heavy Metal
Welding students craft steel pieces for botanical beauty Chesapeake welding students, under the direction of Associate Professor Christian Benefiel, recently constructed eight-foot-tall lion frames for use in floral design by Read More