Workforce System Success Stories - Workforce Development and Adult Learning

MEET MICHAEL...
Baltimore County Workforce Development Center at Hunt Valley helps Michael transition from a seemingly hopeless and homeless situation to one of success and sustainability.

Michael had not worked a regular job since 2013 and was recently experiencing homelessness. He is now staying with a friend temporarily. Michael wanted to build upon his background as an Installation Technician/Warehouse Worker by adding skills that were more technical. Michael earned $12.35 per hour at his most recent formal employment.

Michael was approved for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded Production Technician Cohort training in conjunction with Lockheed Martin and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). He participated in a Bridge Class and Information Session as well as Production Technician training through CCBC. As part of this program, students visited Lockheed Martin as a potential employer and he was selected for an interview. Part of this cohort training also included job readiness skills.

Michael successfully completed the training and received positive feedback from CCBC staff. He earned three (3) Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) credentials in Process & Production, Quality Practices & Measurement, and Production Technician Safety. He received a job offer from Lockheed Martin as an Assembler / Installer starting in June earning $16 per hour -- full-time with benefits.