Cecil College receives GEER Funds

NORTH EAST, Md. – Cecil College is the recipient of a $250,000 grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund intended to support students working toward credentials to assist them in returning to the workforce.

This GEER funding is a portion of the $10 million provided by Governor Larry Hogan to Maryland’s community colleges providing workforce development courses and continuing professional education that lead to government or industry-required certification or licensure, especially to those who lost jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some highlights from Cecil College’s submitted plan:

• Scholarships for students who complete their GED and want to continue their education towards a workforce discipline certification. Scholarships will cover tuition, books and supplies, and certification exam fees, in areas such as Medical Assistant and Basic Construction certification.
• Credit course scholarships lead to a certification for in-demand disciplines such as drone technology and cybersecurity.
• Technology to support students enrolled in these programs.
• Equipment to support program enrollment. Equipment will be used long-term for these programs and enhance the student learning experience by providing access to up-to-date professional tools used in these fields.

Cecil College is grateful for the opportunity to receive funding to support our students as they return to the workforce.

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