The Adult Education and Workforce Development program (AE&WD) is promotes self-empowerment, achievement and upward mobility among customers by connecting them to training and educational services. Services are designed to meet customers at their individual levels of need and then create pathways for them to achieve their employment and educational goals.
Tutoring on Tuesday's Afterschool Club
- Provides one-on-one guidance that is specific to challenging areas where needed.
- Helps the student to learn in a more relaxed environment.
- Improves the student's motivation for learning.
- Increases student's academics.
After School Clubs Pre-Registration 3rd -5th Grade
Program Name: After School Clubs Pre-Registration Ages: 3rd through 5th grade
Facilitator: Resident Services Division Fee: $10
Days of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday ☐Friday
Start Date: 10/2/23 End Date: 5/9/24
Start Time: 4:00 p.m. End Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Multiple Locations
Georgian Court, 3600 Bel Pre Rd. Silver Spring
Contact: Marsha Batista (240) 627-9646
Stewartown Homes, 9310 Merust Lane, Gaithersburg
Contact: Pamela Taylor (240) 627-9492
Tanglewood Apartments, 9002 Manchester Rd. Silver Spring
Contact: Saida Workneh (240) 627-9655
Towne Centre Place, 3502 Morningwood Dr. Olney
Contact: Tabitha Bellamy (240) 627-9673
Program Description:
The Youth Enrichment Series (YES) program, which will bring a series of after-school enrichment activities to approximately 100 elementary school aged children (grades 3-5) at the sites listed above.
In a six-week “club” setting, contracted professional service providers will conduct structured activities three to five days a week after school from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Each club will focus on various topics including by not limited to, STEM enrichment in robotics, biology and chemistry experiments, social emotional learning activities, life skills, food and nutrition, international cultural arts, and health/wellness. Please contact the sites directly for more details.
NOTE: Seats are limited and Registration is required! Onsite registration is available.
HOCA001 - Small Business Strategy Course
CODE HOCA001
Program Name: Small Business Strategy Course Ages: 18+
Facilitator: A. Anne Alston Fee: $100.00
Days of the Week: ☒Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday ☐Saturday ☐ Sunday
Start Date: 10/2/2023 End Date: 12/11/2023
Start Time: 6:00 P.M . End Time: 9:00 P.M.
Location: [Virtual Zoom]
Program Description: ALSTNTEC is a Small Business consulting company that aims to help business start-ups and new entrepreneurs in various stages of their small business goals; and provide a platform to promote and market products and services. The 10-week program offers professional small business training, workshops, mentoring, and small business promotional services. Please note that the attendance for the Small Business Strategy Course Information session is mandatory for all participants attending the course.
*$100 Student investment is Non-Refundable. *
Financial Literacy- Financial Wellness information sessions
Program Name: (Financial Literacy- Financial Wellness information sessions) Ages: Adults
Facilitator: Resident Services Counselor Shirley Benning Fee: $0
Days of the Week: ☐Monday Tuesday x Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday
Start Date: 01/18/2023 End Date: 12/06/2023
Start Time: 6:00 P.M. End Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Program Description: The Resident Services Office is hosting a Virtual Financial Literacy Information sessions for Adults. The participants will learn how to navigate challenges and change their financial landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about managing their finances, learn how to budget to help pay for rent and utilities, learn how to access resources to help increase income. This virtual information session is facilitated by resident service counsel Shirley Benning
The virtual informational sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Participants will be required to register using a google meet link.
Montgomery County Resource Information Session
Program Name: Montgomery County Resource Information Session Ages: 18 and Up
Facilitator: Resident Counselor Fee: Free
Days of the Week: ☐Monday ☒Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday
Location: Service Coordination Virtual Montgomery County Resource Sharing
Program Description: Do you need know how to find and navigate available resources? Resident Services will host monthly resource sharing sessions monthly. This is an opportunity for participants to learn about available resources in Montgomery County and at HOC to include food resources, wellness, financial assistance resources for emergencies, employment, tuition assistance, etc. The sessions are offered on the third Tuesday of each month in the evening. Staff will provide information on how to navigate services. This will also provide a space for participants to inquire about their resource needs. In addition, this will be an opportunity for participants to learn about the services offered by the Resident Services Division. Must register online to participate. Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.
Financial Literacy- Introduction Financial Coaching information sessions
Program Name: (Financial Literacy- Introduction Financial Coaching information sessions) Ages: Adults
Facilitator: Resident Services Counselor Shirley Benning Fee: $0
Days of the Week: ☐Monday Tuesday x Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday
Start Date: 02/15/2023 End Date: 12/20/2023
Start Time: 6:00 P.M. End Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Program Description: The Resident Services Office is hosting a Virtual Financial Literacy Information sessions for Adults. Introduction to Financial Coaching. Helping participant understand financial accountability and financial challenges to building financial wellness. Introducing one-on-one coaching for participants. financial landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about managing their finances, learn how to budget to help pay for rent and utilities, learn how to access resources to help increase income. This virtual information session is facilitated by resident service counsel Shirley Benning
The virtual informational sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of each month.
Participants will be required to register using a google meet link.
Housing Fundamentals
Program Name: HOUSING FUNDAMENTALS Ages: 18 and Up
Facilitator: Resident Counselor Fee: Free
Days of the Week: ☐Monday ☐Tuesday ☒Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday
Start Date: 7/19/2023 End Date: 7/19/2023
Start Time: 6:00 P.M. End Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Service Coordination Virtual Workshop
Program Description: Everyone needs safe, decent and stable housing. This interactive workshop focuses on the agency’s mission in keeping residents housed in the various housing programs that the Housing Opportunities Commission has to offer. The workshop attempts to empower participants with information that will assist them in being successful with housing. The workshop combines effective strategies and information on available resources that can help a resident to successfully maintain his/her housing. Participants will develop a better understanding of his/her housing program and guidelines and the rights and responsibilities outlined in a lease. Must register online to participate. Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.
All Things Fall Harvest Family Event
CODE FHE 001
Program Name: All Things Fall Harvest Family Event Ages: All
Facilitator: Resident Counselors & Mary Ellison-Community Aide Fee: None
Days of the Week: ☐Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☐Thursday ☒Friday
Start Date: 10/27/2023 End Date: 10/27/2023
Start Time: 5:00pm End Time: 7:00pm
Location: Seneca Ridge -19568 Scenery Dr. Germantown, MD 20876
Program Description: Come join our Fall Harvest Event that celebrates all things fall! There will be great food, pumpkin judging, face painting and bingo. Be Creative with your pumpkins! There will be first, second & third prize winners for the best pumpkins. Hello Bingo Fans………….Get ready to play for GREAT PRIZES!
TCP001 All Things Fall Harvest Family Event
CODE TCP 001
Program Name: All Things Fall Harvest Family Event Ages: All
Facilitator: Tabitha Bellamy & Mary Ellison-Community Aide. Fee: None
Days of the Week: ☒Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday
Start Date: 10/30/2023 End Date: 10/30/2023
Start Time: 5:00pm End Time: 7:00pm
Location: 3502 Morningwood Dr. Olney, Maryland 20832
Program Description: Come join our Fall Harvest Event that celebrates all things fall! There will be great food, pumpkin judging, and bingo. Be Creative with your pumpkins! There will be first, second & third prize winners for the best pumpkins. Hello Bingo Fans………….Get ready to play for GREAT PRIZES!