LARGO, Md.—Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) will recognize Team Builders Academy students at a completion ceremony June 29, 5 p.m. in Largo Student Center, Community Room B. Team Builders is a PGCC Workforce Development cohort-based accelerated adult career training program matching eligible unemployed Prince George’s County residents with local employers by providing job readiness related soft skills training combined with occupational trades-related technical skills education.
“PGCC will be honoring 18 adults for their successful participation in Team Builders Academy,” said Jerome T. Countee Jr., director of workforce development. “These participants completed a 12-week program which focused on construction and information technology that is nationally benchmarked to support achievement of professional credentials and industry-specific certifications, and directly aligned with local employment opportunities,” added Countee.
Team Builders Academy began in April 2009 and was inspired by former Prince George’s County Council member Tony Knotts who recognized a need for a specialized job training program to support his community. Team Builders Academy is now open to all eligible adult residents of Prince George’s County who are chronically unemployed and eager to enter the workforce but need training, guidance and assistance to establish a solid career path.
For more information on Team Builders or workforce development and continuing education programs, call 301-322-0830.
Prince George’s Community College is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Two-year Education designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security (2010-2015). Established in 1958, Prince George’s Community College provides transfer and career programs that help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities and prepare them for the workforce. Each year, 40,000 students take part in more than 200 academic programs and workforce development and continuing education courses. Located in Largo, Maryland, Prince George’s Community College has additional sites at Joint Base Andrews, University Town Center in Hyattsville, Laurel College Center and the Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs. For more information, visit the college website at http://www.pgcc.edu<http://www.pgcc.edu/>.
