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Apprentices will receive all of the technology needed to be successful

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Apprentices will receive all of the technology needed to be successful

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A Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD 10.1" Android Tablet 16GB with Alexa Enabled Charging Dock Included, Hardcover Folding Stand Case, Wireless Keyboard and Carrying Case. No need to carry textbooks – they will be available online in an e-book format and may be read aloud to them using an App. English and Spanish Communications Courses with live sessions with instructors.

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Landscape Management Technician Apprenticeship Program will be offered in an Online Format beginning September 14, 2020.

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Landscape Management Technician Apprenticeship Program will be offered in an Online Format beginning September 14, 2020.

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Contact Us Today: 410-777-2984 or cesp@aacc.edu

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AACC Selected as an Expanding Community College Apprenticeships Grant Recipient

Sept. 10, 2019

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AACC Selected as an Expanding Community College Apprenticeships Grant Recipient

Sept. 10, 2019

Anne Arundel Community College has received $140,000 in grant funding through the Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) initiative.

With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, this initiative, led by the American Association of Community Colleges, increases the number of registered apprentice programs and services throughout the country.

Anne Arundel Community College will offer a Landscape Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, encompassing 200-plus hours of training and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Over the next three years, the college has committed to partner with local and regional landscaping, nursery, lawn care and greenhouse wholesale and retail employers to train 150 new and incumbent workers for a career in the industry.

Interested industry employers are invited to attend a kickoff meeting from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the college to learn what it takes to become involved in this exciting opportunity. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 23, to Melissa Hoffman at 410-777-2663 or mrhoffman2@aacc.edu.

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ECCA Grant, Sept. 13 - Anne Arundel Community College

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Sept. 10, 2019 Anne Arundel Community College has received $140,000 in grant funding through the Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) initiative. With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, this initiative, led by the American Association of Community Colleges, increases the number of registered apprentice programs and services throughout the country.

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The 16 Competency Areas and Their Associated Hours 

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The 16 Competency Areas and Their Associated Hours 

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The employer will train the apprentice in all competencies categories. Training the apprentice in as many tasks and steps as are available to the employer. The employer may add tasks and steps not included in this list or substitute comparable tasks.

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Tracking On-the-Job Competencies with Ease through Technology

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Tracking On-the-Job Competencies with Ease through Technology

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Apprentice Mentors will receive a link to an online survey to document On-the-Job tasks,  competencies and hours to verify that the apprentice has completed training and experience requirements.

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Why should you choose apprenticeship for your employees?

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Why should you choose apprenticeship for your employees?

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Michele Savage
Director, CESP
masavage@aacc.edu
Or
Janine Bailey
Coordinator, CESP
jebailey@aacc.edu

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Our program was developed to meet the specific needs of Maryland landscape businesses.

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August 4th - Program Overview Webinar - 

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August 4th - Program Overview Webinar - 

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View our informative 35 minute webinar HERE.

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AACC is developing and  customizing the course materials to meet the needs of Maryland Landscape Professionals.

We received feedback from industry representatives that supported the need to include these components in our curriculum:

English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) training

Command Spanish for the Landscape Industry (teaching Non-Spanish speaking individuals Spanish)

Career Development components

Math Refresher

Technical Instruction will be customized to incorporate Maryland Laws, Regulations and Guidelines in regard to the Landscape industry.

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View AACC's Leadership providing opening comments for the Kick-Off Meeting HERE.  Please choose 1080P HD setting for viewing.

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Majority of information on One Page - Take a Look!

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Please download our apprentice packet here!

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The pre-registration: Click Here
Are you seeking a new career with opportunities for advancement? Do you like to work outside? Would you like to learn how to cultivate a green and sustainable environment? If yes, please join us for an Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) Landscape Management Technician Apprenticeship Program Information Session.  Learn about the LMTAP, which encompasses 200+ hours of formal training and 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training. 
  
You will take assessments to ensure that this opportunity is right for you.
 
For those attendees that are successful on the assessments, AACC will share their contact information with employers actively seeking new employees.
 
 Assistance and no cost instruction will be offered to those that aren't employment ready. 
 
 Once employed in the landscaping industry, you will be able to enroll in the LMTAP, take this first step towards your new career.
 
The pre-registration link is: https://aacclandscape.eventbrite.com

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Employer Information Sessions for Spring 2021

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Employer Information Sessions for Spring 2021

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10am
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Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2pm
For more information please contact us at cesp@aacc.edu