Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training

Amount Appropriated?

$3.0M

FFID tracks stages 1–2 — stages 3–5 vary by agency, assistance type, and earmark structure.

Project Description

The purpose of the MCVET\u2019s CEP, is to offer vocational training to veterans and residents of the community who have been unable to further their education due to mental illness, homelessness, and poverty. This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because this project invests in the renovation and expansion of MCVET\u2019s current workforce and training facility, which will allow the organization to serve more veterans and community residents in need. This upgrade is crucial to Maryland\u2019s economic success and the communities\u2019 well-being. MCVET\u2019s CEP program will produce even more skilled residents with industry-recognized certifications in empowering careers that can give them a real chance at economic success. The upgraded facilities will include a cutting-edge commercial kitchen for culinary arts training, a computer lab to facilitate \u201cin-demand\u201d Information Technology trainings, state-partnered and licensed Community Health Worker trainings, a high-tech automotive training facility, and a host of classrooms geared towards providing hands-on, collaborative support. Graduation from these comprehensive and skills-focused training programs will help Marylander's step into \u201cliving wage\u201d jobs with life-long skills. This training facility will help address homelessness and unemployment within Maryland communities.