Initiatives for Student Success
Explore some of the programs and initiatives that help HCC students thrive—both in and beyond the classroom.
Career Readiness
The Career Readiness Program at Howard Community College provides students with job readiness training and connections to industries within their potential area of study or career field. It is specifically designed to assist students in developing skills needed to maximize their college experience, begin building their critical thinking skills and professional networks. The program offers students a wide variety of opportunities during the academic year, including career services workshops, leadership conferences, study abroad opportunities, job fair participation, lunch and learns, and internships.
Elevate students' futures by supporting the Career Readiness Program.
Learn more about the Career Readiness Program
Fueling Dragons
Fueling Dragons is a comprehensive wellness program with a simple approach to address food insecurity at HCC: educate students about the importance of nutrition, provide access to healthy food in our campus pantry, and offer support to our students with their basic needs.
Through financial support, in-kind donations and volunteering, donors make a positive impact on student wellness and drive transformative change in the lives of students.
Learn more about Fueling Dragons
Student Helping Hands
The HCC Educational Foundation has established a Student Helping Hands fund that provides emergency financial assistance to full or part-time credit students.