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You could reduce - or maybe even eliminate - the cost of taking our non-credit courses.

Career Training

Due to state programs like the , as well as funding from the Wor-Wic Foundation, you could be eligible for financial assistance for the following courses:

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Scholarships are available for Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset County residents for select non-credit courses that begin between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Visit the online 聽to learn more and to apply.

Driver Education

Learning to drive is essential to getting and keeping a job on the Lower Eastern Shore. Scholarships are available to eligible Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset county residents who plan on enrolling in the 36-hour training course. Complete and submit the .

Other Financial Assistance Resources

The Able to Work Eastern Shore Fund’s intent is to improve the employment and educational outcomes for people with disabilities with a priority on youth transitioning from school to post-secondary education/training and/or career. The funds may be granted to any qualified government entity, including school systems, and/or 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for a qualified individual(s) residing in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties in Maryland; Sussex County, DE; and Accomack and Northampton counties in Virginia. To apply, visit Able to Work Eastern Shore Fund .
Offers financial assistance to volunteers and employees enrolled in specific non-credit courses who work for聽501(c)(3)聽organizations聽in Wicomico, Worcester or Somerset County. Call聽410-742-9911 or go to the for more information and to apply.
Provides funding through the 聽for Worcester County residents currently in the workforce who want to pursue training to advance their careers or upgrade their skills.

Supports training costs if you are economically disadvantaged or if you have lost your job. For more information, call the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance at 410-341-6515.

Provides free training in metal fabrication and welding. To see if you qualify, call Quality Staffing Services at 410-742-2600 or visit 聽to apply.

Grants are also available for certified nursing assistant聽students who need help with tuition, fees and books. Learn more by attending an upcoming CNA information session.

Provides聽funding through the for students enrolled in a sequence of non-credit courses leading to licensure or certification. Click here to learn more.
The provides nearly $1 million in scholarships for careers that do not require a four year degree.
Through its ,聽this philanthropic organization supports聽women whose education has been interrupted who are interested in returning to complete聽an educational certification.
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce provides funding for members and family members of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce for education at a certified college, professional, technical, vocational or business school that will enhance the recipient鈥檚 ability to positively impact the Delmarva business community.
Provides assistance to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouses and/or children who want to become commercial truck drivers. CMVOST is a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation to help veterans and their families pay for CDL training. If you, your parent, or your spouse are a veteran from any year of service, you qualify for this grant. You will need to provide the veteran’s DD214 and prove your relationship to them via marriage or birth certificate. Call Jason King at 410-334-2882 to determine eligibility.
Provides聽veterans benefits for career training in approved non-credit programs, including certified nursing assistant, electrical wiring technician, HVACR, personal trainer, phlebotomy, 迟谤耻肠办听诲谤颈惫别谤 and welding. Call聽410-334-2882 for more information.
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