The Nurturing Family class is an innovative program designed to empower and support families by providing you with the tools to guide you in your journey through parenting. From peaceful conflict resolution skills to decision making and planning, the Nurturing Family class will ensure you have the skills to handle challenging family issues of today.

Next Offerings:
September 4 - October 16, 2024
October 21 - November 25, 2024
February 19 - March 26, 2025
April 7 - May 12, 2025

For more information or to enroll, contact (301) 387-3084

Everything DiSC Workplace
September 10 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM | McHenry Campus | $279 (lunch included)

Everything DiSC Workplace is an assessment-based learning experience that engages each participant in building more effective relationships at work. It teaches people to understand themselves and others while learning to appreciate the different behavioral preferences and tendencies each person brings to the workplace.

Everything DiSC Sales
September 12th | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | McHenry Campus | $415 (lunch included)

Everything DiSC Sales helps salespeople connect better with their customers by understanding their DiSC sales styles, understanding their customers buying styles, and adapting their sales style to meet their customers buying styles.

For more information or to enroll, contact Kaitlyn Glotfelty at (301) 387-3770 or email at kaitlyn.glotfelty@garrettcollege.edu

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.

For more information or to enroll, contact Kim Govi at (301) 387-3084 or kimberly.govi@garrettcollege.edu

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.

To register or for more information, contact Kim Govi at (301) 387-3084 or email at kimberly.govi@garrettcollege.edu

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!

Quickbooks Beginner: 10/15 & 10/17/2024
Quickbooks Intermediate: 10/22 & 10/24/2024
Quickbooks Advanced: 11/12 & 11/14/24
Excel Intro: 4/15/2025
Excel Intermediate: 4/17/2025

All classes will take place from 5 - 8 pm on the Main Campus in McHenry in the GEIC building, room 107B.

To enroll, contact Kim Govi at 301-387-3084 or kimberly.govi@garrettcollege.edu.

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.

For more information or to enroll, contact Kim Govi at (301) 387-3084 or kimberly.govi@garrettcollege.edu

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).

For more information
Contact Kim Govi at 301-387-3084 or kimberly.govi@garrettcollege.edu.

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.

Applications due January 20, 2024

Apply now or inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
Contact Kim Govi at 301-387-3084 or kimberly.govi@garrettcollege.edu.

So you've done it! You have excelled as an individual employee and now it's time to move into a supervisory role. You are excited about your new role and promise to never make the same mistakes that "terrible" bosses have made with you! You have great plans for your new role, but you aren't exactly sure what it is you should be doing or not doing in your position.

Nobody said that managing, supervising or leading would be easy but with the right expectations, tools and skill, you will learn what it takes to be an effective supervisor. Make your move into your new supervisor position smoother and successful.

Attend this multi-session training and gain all the skills and insights you need to lead with confidence.

For more information
Contact Kaitlyn Glotfelty at 301-387-3770 or kaitlyn.glotfelty@garrettcollege.edu.

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!