HCC Legislative Engagement
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Howard Community College (HCC) was honored to welcome Governor Wes Moore as Commencement Speaker for our 52nd Commencement on Friday, May 26, 2023. The Governor gave a motivating and inspirational speech about the importance of community colleges, having earned an associate degree himself.
HCC was again honored to host Governor Wes Moore on September 15, 2023, along with Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, the Governor’s Cabinet, and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. Members of the college Student Government Association and staff greeted the legislative delegation, which enjoyed a continental breakfast provided by students in HCC’s Center for Hospitality and Culinary Studies Quantity Bakeshop class. The students were excited to meet the Governor, Lt. Governor and the Cabinet, and represented programs such as Howard P.R.I.D.E., Phi Theta Kappa, Athletics, and the Silas Craft Collegians.
In October, Governor Moore visited the college again for a celebration dinner with the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. Additionally, HCC is in conversations with the Governor’s Office of Service and Civic Innovation to engage student participation in the state-wide service year initiative.
$10 MILLION INVESTMENT
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will invest $10 million to support the construction of Howard Community College’s (HCC) new, state-of-the-art Workforce Development & Skilled Trades Center. This announcement was made at HCC during Dr. Ball’s “State of the County” address, where he highlighted the significance of this facility in providing practical training in various fields such as automotive repair, manufacturing, cybersecurity,and more. The $10 million contribution represents nearly 25% of the project’s $42 million cost. The center will address poverty and racial equity, with a planned completion date in 2026. HCC, recognized as one of the top two-year colleges in the nation, is set to provide valuable opportunities for career access and entrepreneurial development, benefiting diverse communities in Howard County.