Wor-Wic Community College
Wor-Wic Community College serves as an invaluable pillar in the region by providing career training programs for immediate entry into the local workforce, customized training and workforce development assistance, and transfer curricula for those seeking to earn a 4 year degree.
Founded in 1975 Wor-Wic is one of 16 community colleges in Maryland and works to enhance regional economic growth by addressing the educational, training, and workforce development needs for the residents of Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties.
Regional Programs & Courses
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An Associate’s degree provides graduates the opportunity to become center operators, program directors, and senior staff members at one of the many child care facilities on the Lower Eastern Shore. Students also have the opportunity to earn an Associate’s Degree with the option to transfer to a four-year institution. This track gets students started on their career as Early Childhood Educators and once they complete the four-year degree.
Students completing the Parkside CTE Early Childhood Education program can earn up to 12 credit hours towards their Wor-Wic degree.
Within the Health Professions umbrella, Wor-Wic Community College offers two educational paths to a career in Nursing. The first is a certificate program for those who wish to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs); and an associate degree program for those who want to become registered nurses (RNs).
Students have the opportunity to receive comprehensive clinical rotations and training with Atlantic General Hospital and TidalHealth.
The Lower Eastern Shore is known for Maryland’s Coast which is one of the most traveled tourist destinations in the area. Students can earn a certificate in Culinary Arts, Hotel-Motel Management, or Restaurant Management giving them the skills for an entry-level position in the hospitality industry.
Students also have the opportunities to earn an associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management with transferable credits to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore or another 4-year institution towards a bachelor’s degree.
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING
Plans are in place for a new applied technology center of 40,000 square feet designed to support credit programs in the college’s occupational education division, with an emphasis on applied and emerging technologies such as industrial technology, supply chain management, logistics and alternative energy, as well as current and additional continuing education and workforce development courses in the areas of transportation and industrial trades.
Existing and Proposed Buildings – Wor Wic Community College Proposed Campus Development Plan