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.
Hospitality Management
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 or Hotel-Motel Management, giving them the skills for an entry-level position in the hospitality industry.
Students also have the opportunity to earn an associate degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management with transferable credits to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore or another four-year institution towards a bachelor’s degree.
Economic Engine – Tourism and Conventions
Patricia and Alan Guerrieri Technology Center
The new Patricia and Alan Guerrieri Technology Center, located on the south side of the campus, is about 50,000 square feet, and is outfitted with industry-specific equipment technologies to prepare students for the workforce. It features welding, HVACR, metal fabrication and plumbing labs; a CDL simulation lab; and other hands-on instruction areas for electro-mechanical, construction, electrical and alternative energy programs. For the community, a makerspace multipurpose laboratory has tools and 3D printers open for public use.
