Career & technical education

Allegany College of Maryland received a $140,000 Project Grant award dated July 2, 2025, from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, supports career and technical education initiatives aligned with ARC's strategic mission to enhance resident education and workforce skills in the Appalachian region. As a state-controlled institution serving rural Maryland, Allegany College of Maryland will utilize these funds to advance workforce development and technical training programs that support regional economic competitiveness and self-sustaining development across the 13-state Appalachian region.

The award reflects ARC's commitment to strengthening community capacity and economic growth in economically distressed areas by investing in education and workforce development. This funding enables the college to deliver comprehensive career and technical education programming that builds resident skills and knowledge, directly supporting ARC's goal to increase educational attainment and employment readiness within the region. The project aligns with Maryland's state-approved Appalachian development plan and contributes to the ARC's broader portfolio of workforce training initiatives administered through community colleges and educational institutions across Appalachia.