The IT Center links regional Information Technology industry leaders with economic development leaders to encourage business retention, expansion, and the attraction of new business within the IT sector in Western Maryland. Both job readiness and incumbent IT training as well as the overarching goal to present Allegany County as “Technology Ready” is the main focus of the Center. Located on the Allegany College of Maryland campus, the Center is an entity where both potential employers and employees can connect, learn more about Allegany County’s technology preparedness, gain the IT education they need to be competitive, and explore professional development and additional regional training options. The Center is also a collaborative hub for existing IT employers and will deliver professional development opportunities by convening and development cutting edge technology lectures, industry leader forums, and information sharing.
The Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence is funded in part by the State of Maryland’s Earn Maryland Grant Program, a competitive workforce development grant program that is industry-led, regional in focus, and a proven strategy for helping businesses cultivate the skilled workforce they need to compete. EARN Maryland invests in strategic industry partnerships from key economic sectors in every region.