DARE to be You (DTBY) is a family-focused, intervention program designed to support parents and children by building resilience and healthy community skills. It combines education activities for kids with parenting strategies that promote condifence, effective discipline, and strong social support networks. The program has shown lasting improvements in parenting practices and child development outcomes.

Want to get more out of your bookkeeping software? Join us for various classes covering everything from Beginner QuickBooks to Intermediate Excel. You will be a pro in no time!

Perfect for anyone in food service, this course covers essential food safety topics like hygiene, cross-contamination, and sanitation. Earn your ServSafe Food Handler Certificate upon successful completion!

This course is designed for adult learners with little to no prior experience with Artificial Intelligence. We will demystify AI, moving beyond the hype to provide a practical understanding of what AI is, how it's evolving, and how you can leverage it in your personal and professional life. This is not just about prompt engineering; you will gain hands-on experience with a variety of AI tools and learn how to integrate them into your workflow, regardless of the systems you use. By the end of this course, you will have a foundational understanding of AI and a toolkit of practical applications to enhance your productivity and creativity.

Designed for supervisors, managers, and owners, this in-depth course covers advanced food safety principles and compliance. Successful participants will earn the nationally recognized ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.

The Family Development Credential program collaborates with agencies to teach family workers how to coach families to set and reach their goals for healthy self-reliance. Initially based on Cornell University research, the interagency FDC program works is in many states throughout the nation, teaching and credentialing frontline workers from public, private and non-profit service systems (e.g., home visitors, case managers, family resource center workers, community health workers).

Discover your potential to lead and make a difference in Garrett County with Leadership Garrett County.

The program is dedicated to providing positive change by creating a network of future leaders that will impact our community in which they reside. The more informed and involved our citizens of Garrett County are, the stronger we will become, and together we will create a better community.
Leadership Garrett County participants will help to identify regional issues and gain a richer understanding of the leadership structure within our county. The class members will gain the knowledge and motivation to effect positive change within Garrett County. The class is designed or participation and dialogue to cover such topics as Education, Tourism, Health, Manufacturing, Business, Government and Economic growth.

Explore the growing field of facilities management and become a pro in maintaining clean, safe buildings.

Our two-day training covers:
Day 1: Floor & Carpet Care, Classroom cleaning
Day 2: Blood-borne pathogens, Restroom Hygeine, Disinfection & Handwashing
Gain hands-on experience and valuable skills.

Explore the Pathways to Entrepreneurship! Learn core competencies in business planning, market research, budgeting and accounting, human resources, managing risk, growth strategies and much more. Join us and turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

Ready Set Go! And Orientation
McHenry Campus, Rm. 103 | 10/8/2024 | 5pm - 6:30pm
Learn the nuts and bolts of becoming an entrepreneur, from business planning to legal business entity formation. Get an overview of the Small Business Development Center, its services, and what you can expect entering the business world including the business plan, finance management, funding sources and marketing - your guide to a successful future in the business world. Meet 1-on-1 with a consultant to better understand your business venture and to help you create your individualized content for Pathways to Entrepreneurship as well as provide resources for success.

Pathways to Entrepreneurship
Online | Virtual | 10/9 - 11/27/2024
Prepare for your venture into entrepreneurship. An entrepreneur is most successful when they are equipped with the knowledge and understanding of the business landscape. Find out everything you need to know to own and operate your own business. Get your business started on a solid foundation with core competencies including business planning, market research, budgeting and accounting, human resources, managing risk, growth strategies and much more. Includes 1-on-1 consultation.

Keys to Effective Communication
Online | Virtual | 10/16 - 12/16/2024
Become more confident, make great first impressions, get along with others, and create better personal and professional relationships. This course provides a step by step process to become a great conversationalist as you use communication to build rapport and create trust, warmth, and respect.

Networking Event
McHenry Campus | 12/3/2024 | 9am - 10am
Networking is a vital skill for entrepreneurs seeking to build successful businesses. This course provides entrepreneurship students with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to effectively network within their local business community. Speakers from local organizations will discuss how to leverage valuable resources and support for their ventures.

Garrett College, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Economic Development, and other regional organizations, is working to help improve the economic conditions of rural Appalachia through a new initiative called the Power of Possibilities.

The Power of Possibilities (POP) project encompasses a focus on emerging industries, business collaboration, and entrepreneurship to develop and advance the tristate region of Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties in Maryland, Bedford and Somerset counties in Pennsylvania and Hampshire and Mineral counties in West Virginia.

Child Care Provider Program

Child Care Professionals care for children in a variety of settings including schools, businesses, private households, and child care centers. They perform a variety of tasks including dressing, feeding, overseeing play, and age appropriate instruction. Find out more here!

Launch your cybersecurity career with this fully funded, no-cost program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals. In just 48 hours of online training plus an exam, you’ll gain hands-on experience in threat analysis, security operations, and incident response—training directly aligned with today’s cybersecurity workplace.