Training Programs - Columbia Workforce Center

Howard County Office of Workforce Development - Training incentives available include: On-the-Job Training (OJT), Cooperative programs (workplace & instruction), Upgrade skills training, Entrepreneurial, Occupational skills, Job readiness, and Customized training.

Vocational Rehabilitation - The Division of Rehabilitation Services promotes the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.

Howard Community College - offers wide variety of non-credit educational opportunities through the Continuing Education & Training Division. Courses in almost any subject area desired by local businesses, agencies and groups can be custom designed to fit your needs.

Job Corps - If you are an employer seeking well-trained, entry-level employees for your business, Job Corps may be the ideal place to find them. Job Corps students receive focused, hands-on career training, so hiring Job Corps graduates can provide your business with many unique benefits.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - funded under Title V of the Older Americans Act as well as state and local grants, enables us to help thousands of low-income individuals, age 55 and older, throughout the United States.

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab - comprises on-site JHU Whiting School of Engineering graduate programs. Classes are open to both APL staff and members of the community at large. APL initiatives support education at all levels to encourage future engineers and scientists. We offer college summer internships, innovative minority programs, mentoring, tours, community outreach, and educational materials. Many dedicated staff members share their talents through school presentations, volunteering, or developing scientific products for the public.

University of Phoenix in Columbia, Maryland: The Maryland Campus - take college classes that work toward either an undergraduate or graduate degree. Study online to earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration or Organizational Security and Management. Regardless of which concentration you choose, college classes for these degrees are designed to provide you with flexibility and convenience.

Lincoln Tech - one of the nation's leading providers of career education and training, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation ("Lincoln") is committed to providing students with the quality, hands-on skills and training they need to succeed in an ever-changing employment landscape.