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howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Summer 2019 13 Emergency Preparedness Training for Child Care Providers is course provides six clock-hours of MSDE-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness for child care. Become better prepared to keep children safe and secure in the event of emergency or disaster situations. De- velop a written emergency plan for your child care setting and plan for the unique needs of children during emergency situations. Bring your MSDE child care facility license num- ber and two evacuation locations with address and phone number for your personal plan. Family providers should also bring telephone numbers of a neighbor and a substitute. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. .6 CEUs. $15 (fee based, no waivers) Sat 9am-3:30pm, Jul 13 ZB-655 7471 #7676 Hickory Ridge (This section is funded by Project Security Blanket. Bring a bag lunch) Early Childhood Education & Child Care / Trade Occupations & Licenses Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Apprenticeship Program Funding Assistance Available Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrig- eration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent by 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta- tistics. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job oppor- tunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good. If you are interested in becoming an HVACR professional or are currently employed by a licensed HVACR company, you can now train to become a licensed journeyman through our new partnership with the Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland (HACC of MD), who has trained hundreds of HVACR technicians to work in the industry since 1996. is apprenticeship program will train you to be an HVACR apprentice specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/refrigeration systems. Work may include installing, servicing and re - pairing heating and air conditioning systems in residences and commercial establishments. Apprenticeships usually begin by assisting experienced technicians with such tasks as carrying materials, insulat- ing refrigerant lines or cleaning furnaces. In time, you will move on to more difficult tasks such as cutting and solder- ing pipes and checking electrical and electronic circuits. e program takes four years to complete and includes a classroom portion along with 8,000 hours of on-the job training. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to receive your journeyman license from the State of Maryland without taking the exam. e HACC of MD has worked with hundreds of HVACR employers in Maryland to train quality employees. If you are employed by an HVACR company, your employer may help offset the costs for this program through a sponsorship. If you are currently not employed by an HVACR company, you can register and start the program and you will need to find full-time employment with an HVACR contractor by the start of your second year of classroom training. You may also audit the program through HACC of MD. Classes are held at Howard Community College for two evenings per week September through April. To enroll in this program, you must submit an applica - tion, which you can find at haccmd.org/apprenticeship. html. Please note that the application is available July 1. Applications are due August 16. For more information, please contact Stephanie Anderson at sanderson@haccmd. org or 410-431-8889. Dates TBD Gateway Campus For more information, email sanderson@haccmd.org or call 410-431-8889. In Partnership With Medication Administration Gain skills to administer medications safely to children in child care centers and family child care homes, and learn to provide special care arrangements for children with asthma and allergies. is state-approved curriculum addresses Maryland child care licensing requirements and NAEYC standards for program accreditation. Topics include prac- tices and procedures for administering over-the-counter and prescription medications to children, including asthma and allergies medications. Instruction is provided by qualified health professionals. MDSE medication administration handbook provided in class. Core of Knowledge: six clock hrs. HSN. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. .6 CEUs. $99 (includes $55 in fees*) Sat 9am-3:30pm, Aug 17 ZB-737 7507 #7710 Hickory Ridge Trade Occupations & Licenses

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