CCBC awarded $17 million grant to be used in Essex

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Hogan administration on Wednesday announced Board of Public Works approval of four capital grants agreements, totaling over $49 million, dedicated to fostering essential projects at four of Maryland’s higher educational institutions. “Each dollar we provide to Maryland’s higher education institutions is an investment in our economy and our future,” said Governor Hogan. “These grants will help expand access […]

Olszewski announces increased eligibility for Baltimore County College Promise Scholarship

ESSEX, MD – More Baltimore County residents will now have access to a debt-free college education, thanks to expanded eligibility for the Baltimore County College Promise Scholarship. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, with support from the Baltimore County Council, increased the income level that qualifies for the program from $85,000 to $150,000, allowing more middle-class residents the opportunity to attend […]

BCPS and CCBC partner to host College Fair in Essex, Catonsville

TOWSON, MD – The Community College of Baltimore County, in co-sponsorship with Baltimore County Public Schools, will be hosting College Fair 2019 at CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Essex during the month of March. Representatives from more than 100 universities, colleges, proprietary, and military schools will be available to speak with students and parents. Parking and admission for this event are free. […]

Amazon hiring event to be held at CCBC Essex

Baltimore County’s Job Connector is holding eight hiring events in September for jobs at the new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Sparrows Point. The company is immediately hiring full- and part-time warehouse associates to pick, receive, pack and stow packages. “Amazon is hiring on-the-spot. If you are looking for a job and are qualified, you could walk out of an Amazon […]

Kamenetz budget proposal to fund free community college tuition

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Monday morning at CCBC Essex that his FY 19 budget proposal would include a request for a Baltimore County College Promise program. If approved by the County Council, the new scholarship program would begin with the Fall 2018 semester, and would cover tuition and mandatory fees at CCBC to enable eligible Baltimore County […]

College Fair 2018 to be held at CCBC Essex, Catonsville

Students interested in attending college – and their parents – can meet representatives of more than 100 universities, colleges, and proprietary and military schools at College Fair 2018. The event is co-sponsored by Baltimore County Public Schools and the Community College of Baltimore County. While information about schools can be obtained online, college fairs offer distinct benefits.  At a college […]

Governor Hogan honors locals at CCBC Essex, tours Franklin Square Hospital

On Monday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan held a cabinet meeting at the Community College of Baltimore County’s Essex campus. The governor, along with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, also honored many prominent community volunteers and organizations at today’s meeting. Among those presented with citations were Angel Park’s Kelli Szczybor, the Back River Restoration Committee, White Marsh resident Robert Romadka Sr. (a […]