Our Impact
AAWDC is committed to creating impactful opportunities for businesses and residents in Anne Arundel County. Discover how we’ve been making a difference in our community.
OUR IMPACT
AAWDC builds success for both businesses and residents by providing innovative, customized workforce solutions that drive economic growth in Anne Arundel County. We empower individuals to start, transition, and advance their careers by equipping them with the confidence and skills essential in today’s workforce. At the same time, we help businesses build, attract, retain, and upskill the talent essential for their success. Our responsive approach ensures that we meet the county’s evolving workforce needs and create opportunities for all.
See how we've helped residents and businesses find success
ShaVonne Montgomery
ShaVonne Montgomery, a military spouse and veteran, came to AAWDC’s Military Career Connections through a referral from Blue Star Families. Seeking federal employment in the I.T. industry, she identified the ne...
Wisly Augustin
Wisly Augustin, a veteran with experience and certifications in cybersecurity, sought help from AAWDC to land a role as a SOC Analyst. With guidance from his Career Coach, Wisly completed PenTesting training, u...
Marie Tyler
"What sold me on AAWDC was the professionalism and empathy of its staff. From the moment I walked in...I knew I had made the right choice. I cannot thank Doug enough for providing me with the encouragement I ne...
Timeka Gunter
Timeka Gunter connected with the Anne Arundel County Career Center and participated in AAWDC’s six-week FutureSuccess summer internship program. During this time, she gained valuable experience in childcare and...
Keith Watkins
"Being out of work was tough when I was accustomed to working. Working at BayWoods has given me the opportunity to help those who just need a little push, just like me when I was working my way back into the co...
Britney Giggetts
After hearing about AAWDC’s support for Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) training through a friend, Britney Giggetts decided to reach out. Britney felt called to this career path due to her son havin...
Alex Sanchez
As a senior at Old Mill High School, Alex Sanchez came to AAWDC to participate in IEC Chesapeake’s Pre-Apprenticeship training, hoping to launch his career as an Electrical Helper. From the start, Alex approach...
Jason Rivera-Rivas
"My internship experience in the electrical field has been a transformative journey, providing invaluable insights and skills that will resonate throughout my academic and professional pursuits... This experien...
Mandel Brown
Mandel Brown came to AAWDC , seeking a fresh start after incarceration. Wanting to provide financial stability for his son, Mandel decided to pursue a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) certification. ...
Jaedon Johnson-Webb
“AAWDC helped me learn this whole field from the ground up. They got me certifications, I got my ITF and my A+ through AAWDC, they helped me land an internship with Peake Technology Partners (my current company...
A. Smith
For two decades, A. Smith faced homelessness, with a stroke making it even more difficult to find stable employment. When AAWDC’s Recruitment and Sourcing Specialist informed him of a hiring event at BWI, he at...
Cheaper Than A Geek
“AAWDC has been an incredible partner in helping us grow smarter. Their OJT program made it possible to bring on new talent, invest in their development the right way, and keep our customer service standards sk...
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve
“Staffing has always been a major challenge for us. I met someone from AAWDC at a BWI Partnership Breakfast. We needed hiring and pipeline support through access to job fairs and the ability to speak to high sc...
Panda Exteriors
“Panda Exteriors wants to work with apprentices as apprenticeships are the premier workforce development program. Roofing is an essential industry, but notoriously challenging to staff, so utilizing alternative...
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
“Since we had started constructing pathways for HS students and later heard about the Youth Apprenticeship option from AACPS, we reached out to our resources at the school district but also at AAWDC. They becam...
Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities
“The Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities decided to pursue adding an apprenticeship program because the model is already closely aligned with what we are currently doing. Corrections is a fie...
Southwest Airlines
“[AAWDC] has an established partnership with Southwest Airlines for many years now, and we are beyond grateful for this relationship. AAWDC has helped us recruit top talent by referring candidates, sharing spac...
Integrated Computer Solutions
“Working with Drew from AAWDC to fill our Network Engineer position in Fort Meade, MD was an outstanding experience. She quickly connected us with a cleared veteran candidate who perfectly matched our technical...
SecuLore
"AAWDC has been an invaluable partner to SecuLore for many years, and we are deeply grateful for our ongoing relationship. Recently, through their Work & Learn program, we were introduced to several highly ...
Tactical Network Solutions
"AAWDC's On-the-Job Training (OJT) program has been an invaluable resource for Tactical Network Solutions. We found highly motivated workers studying at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), gave them academic...
Maryland Hall
"Maryland Hall worked with [AAWDC Business Development Specialist] Michelli Drish on several opportunities to provide training to staff. The financial support for these projects was immensely helpful—the traini...
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