Community College of Baltimore County

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY LAUNCHES DIGITAL NAVIGATOR PROGRAM TO DRIVE INTERNET ADOPTION, SUPPORTED BY $150,000 COMCAST GRANT

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) today announced the launch of an innovative Digital Navigator program that will utilize trained students to get more Baltimore-area residents – including CCBC students – connected to the Internet at home, while also teaching digital literacy skills and how to use devices. The program is supported by a $150,000 grant from Comcast that will be used to hire and train nearly a dozen CCBC students.

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  • The program is supported by a $150,000 grant from Comcast that will be used to hire and train nearly a dozen CCBC students.
  • Thanks to ACP, eligible Comcast customers can get home Internet either through Comcast's Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus at no cost once the Federal credit is applied.
  • The CCBC Digital Navigator program – which is part of Project UP , Comcast's $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity – builds on Comcast's continued partnership with Baltimore County to bridge the digital divide.
  • Earlier this year, Comcast and Baltimore County announced the latest phase of a rural broadband expansion which will bring high-speed Internet to 99% of previously unserved residences in Northern Baltimore County.

Over $139K in scholarships awarded at the 16th Annual Aviation Education & Career Expo hosted by ProJet Aviation

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProJet Aviation hosted the 16th annual Aviation Education & Career Expo at the Leesburg Executive Airport. More than 800 students, educators, and parents attended the Expo, designed to educate young adults (ages 16-22) about exciting careers in aviation. The event featured keynote speakers, live demonstrations, and representatives from over 70 aviation organizations, including the US military, emergency medical airlift, law enforcement, maintenance/avionics repair, government agencies, private aviation, and more. "The theme for this year's event was – The sky is NOT the limit," said ProJet Aviation's Julie O'Brien, Co-founder of the Expo. "We work with our sponsors to provide experiences, mentoring, and scholarships that inspire students to discover and pursue their passion for the skies."

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  • LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProJet Aviation hosted the 16th annual Aviation Education & Career Expo at the Leesburg Executive Airport.
  • More than 800 students, educators, and parents attended the Expo, designed to educate young adults (ages 16-22) about exciting careers in aviation.
  • About The Aviation Education & Career Expo The Aviation Education & Career Expo is one of the largest and most successful aviation education events in the United States, awarding, to date, over $1.3 million in scholarships to high school and college students pursuing careers in the aviation and aerospace industry since its inception in 2005.
  • ProJet Aviation hosts the Aviation Education & Career Expo at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) in Leesburg, VA.
    ProJet Aviation is the DC metro region's premier aviation hospitality company, dedicated to helping people accomplish extraordinary things through the wonder of flight.

Community College of Baltimore County, Xometry, Inc. and House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer Announce Scholarships To Train Skilled Machinists, Technicians, Engineers

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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The scholarships that Xometry provides will help educate a new generation of skilled workers fully prepared to meet Marylands and the countrys manufacturing workforce needs.

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  • The scholarships that Xometry provides will help educate a new generation of skilled workers fully prepared to meet Marylands and the countrys manufacturing workforce needs.
  • We uniquely understand their imminent needs, and a skilled workforce tops the list, said Randy Altschuler, CEO of Xometry.
  • Investing in the next generation of skilled workers is essential to accelerating innovation and protecting our nations economic and national-security interests.
  • I was glad to join Xometry in announcing a substantial number of scholarships for CCBC students today, House Majority Leader Hoyer said.

CCBC's Male Student Success Initiative seeks to improve graduation success rates for male students of color

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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BALTIMORE, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MSSI was started in 2013 under a grant-funded iniatitive. After the grant ended and funding depleted, the program dwindled. Following the death of George Floyd, CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis renewed the college's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and shone a spotlight on MSSI. She declared the program a priorty, provided it with new leadership and dedicated $250,000 in funding to give the program a fresh start.

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  • Community College of Baltimore County is committed to increasing the graduation success and career readiness of male students of color through dedicated support of its Male Student Success Initiative.
  • Support comes by way of increases in funding, staffing and a dedicated space for students to study, socialize and receive academic support.
  • Weekly gatherings take place to communicate important information and dates, as well as provide space for students to share personal and academic success stories.
  • "Identifying and addressing the challenges that can often take our male students of color off track will play an important role in this process.

Comcast's Internet Essentials Program Announces $200,000 in Grants and Starts Distributing 3,000 Laptops to Baltimore City Organizations Committed to Workforce Development and Digital Equity

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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CCBC serves 50,000 students of which more than half are continuing education, adult learners.

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  • CCBC serves 50,000 students of which more than half are continuing education, adult learners.
  • CCBC will also be helping to drive awareness of the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit to enrolled students, allowing eligible students to receive free or steeply discounted Internet service at home.
  • "Education at every level is critical and our workforce development grants and laptop donations will help ensure that adults entering the workforce have the tools, skills and confidence to find employment and succeed."
  • We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe.

Comcast's Internet Essentials Program Donates 3,000 Laptops and Free Internet Service to Baltimore City as Part of Company's Largest Laptop Donation of Its Kind

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Comcast announced today the donation of 3,000 new laptops and free Internet service from its Internet Essentials program across Baltimore City to be distributed among several organizations focused on education, digital equity, and workforce development.

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  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Comcast announced today the donation of 3,000 new laptops and free Internet service from its Internet Essentials program across Baltimore City to be distributed among several organizations focused on education, digital equity, and workforce development.
  • "This is an incredible moment for Baltimore," said Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott.
  • Thanks to their donation, Baltimore students will be able to learn remotely with reliable, high-speed Internet access."
  • We are also grateful for this wonderful donation from Comcast to our students," added Sonja Brookins Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools.

CCBC awards nearly $800,000 in incentives to encourage vaccinations

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Both students and employees who show proof of vaccinations are being offered financial incentives and the college has already awarded nearly $800,000.

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  • Both students and employees who show proof of vaccinations are being offered financial incentives and the college has already awarded nearly $800,000.
  • So far, CCBC has distributed $416,200 and hopes to see that amount grow exponentially.
  • CCBC offered employees a $200 incentive for proof of full vaccination beginning in the summer of 2021.
  • "We care about the well-being of everyone within our CCBC community and have made a significant investment in college-wide safety."

Johnson Controls Launches Community College Partnership Program, Investing in the Technicians of Tomorrow

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program.
  • Suffolk County Community College (Selden, NY): Founded in 1959, Suffolk County Community College is a public community college, sponsored by SUNY and Suffolk County, NY.
  • Community College of Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD): Founded in 1957, Community College of Baltimore County is a public community college with campuses across Baltimore County, Maryland.
  • Essex Country Community College (Newark, NJ): Founded in 1968, Essex County College is a public community college in Essex County, New Jersey.

Nine Maryland Community Colleges Launch A Gateway For Employers To Post Jobs To Reach Their Students And Alumni, For Free

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Maryland employers seeking job-ready talent now have a FREE resource to post jobs: the Maryland Community Colleges Jobs Consortiumwebsite, powered by College Central Network, Inc. (CCN).

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  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Maryland employers seeking job-ready talent now have a FREE resource to post jobs: the Maryland Community Colleges Jobs Consortiumwebsite, powered by College Central Network, Inc. (CCN).
  • Employers posting jobs today can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from nine community and technical colleges, including Anne Arundel Community College, Baltimore City Community College, Cecil College, College of Southern Maryland, Frederick Community College, Hagerstown Community College, Prince George's Community College, The Community College of Baltimore County, and Wor-Wic Community College.
  • "The Maryland Community Colleges Jobs Consortium provides employers with direct access to our state's job-ready talent!"
  • More than one million employers have registered to utilize the Network to post jobs and recruit students and alumni for entry-level jobs.