Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week in QAC: Local Youth Workforce Development
Every November, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebrates the success and value of apprenticeships. This year’s NAW, held on November 13-19, 2023, will be the ninth annual celebration. The 2023 NAW theme is “Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to Good Jobs,” and the U.S. Department of Labor notes that this is to “reflect the prominence that Registered Apprenticeship […]
READ MOREQAC Economic and Tourism Development Promotes CTE and Career Awareness
Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development’s mission is to elevate the County’s status as an economically vibrant, welcoming, and diverse place for business and recreation. In keeping with this mission, the department has expanded its workforce development efforts by tapping Connie Dean as its Career Technology Liaison (CTL). Dean primarily focuses on introducing students […]
READ MOREQueen Anne County Students Cook Up Success in Culinary Youth Apprenticeship
Two students enrolled in the Queen Anne County culinary apprenticeship program say that — in addition to helping them build their capability in the kitchen — their participation has given them skills they will employ throughout their lives. Students Amy Ludden, a recent Kent Island High School graduate, and current Kent Island senior James Smith […]
READ MOREQACETD Welcomes Two Talented Interns to Its Team
Emily Godfrey and Kenyon Smothers Join QACETD Team as Interns Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development (QACETD) is excited to announce the addition of two new interns – Kenyon Smothers of Centreville, MD, and Emily Godfrey of Sudlersville, MD. Each brings fresh perspectives and a passion for business to our team. Kenyon joins QACETD […]
READ MOREDepartment welcomes new team members
2021 has been a busy year for Department Director Heather Tinelli and her team. The office has added three new team members filling vacant positions and fill one new position. Angela Hortert joined the team as Administrative Assistant and Visitor Services associate, supporting visitors to the welcome center five days a week and supporting the […]
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