Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Kara Funkhouser of Frankford, Del., as director of continuing education, workforce development and youth initiatives.
The following students completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past fall and spring.
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Stephen Bacco of Berlin as system administrator.
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Kara Funkhouser of Frankford, Del., as director of continuing education, workforce development and youth initiatives.
“Start here, go anywhere” is a true-to-life experience for Alisha Jones of Hebron. Jones, who is taking the medical coding and billing course at Wor-Wic, recently spoke at the White House, where she was introduced by Vice President Kamala Harris. Jones herself then introduced President Joe Biden.
Reginald Oliver worked for many years as a correctional officer for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, but the skills he learned on the job, plus an education from Wor-Wic, have led him to a new path: chemical dependency counseling.
There’s more than one way to score a goal — something Evan Bier knows as a coach for the Delmarva Blast soccer club for kids. And for his career goals off the field, Bier headed somewhere unexpected after earning his bachelor’s degree in exercise science: Wor-Wic’s physical therapist assistant (PTA) program.
Wor-Wic recently lost a dear friend, great supporter and the last living founder of the college. The entire college community was deeply saddened by the news of Robert W. “Bob” Cook’s passing.
A perfect storm has blown into the health care world recently. COVID-19, burnout, an aging workforce and growing demand for services have fueled a nationwide staffing crisis, and the Eastern Shore has felt the pressure as well. Wor-Wic has responded to the community need, working with local facilities to educate health care workers. In return, health systems are working to make clinical rotation experiences and hiring practices more meaningful and accessible to Wor-Wic graduates.
There’s more than one way to score a goal — something Evan Bier knows as a coach for the Delmarva Blast soccer club for kids. And for his career goals off the field, Bier headed somewhere unexpected after earning his bachelor’s degree in exercise science: Wor-Wic’s physical therapist assistant (PTA) program.