Our Training Programs

For more than ten years, the Lower Shore Career Development Center has served residents in Salisbury, MD. The Center provides job readiness skills training, clerical & computer skills training, job placement assistance and career counseling to the Lower Eastern Shore by working with a variety of local agencies, such as the Department of Rehabilitations, Department of Social Services, Mental Health Department and One Stop Job Market in an effort to assist disadvantaged individuals with obtaining employment.

Since 1986, the Schapiro Training & Employment Program (STEP) has been a pioneer in the formation of the supported employment movement for people with psychiatric disabilities who are also economically disadvantaged, placing them in competitive employment. At STEP, experienced Rehabilitation and Employment Specialists assist clients in learning the tasks necessary for successful job performance. Upon employer and employee satisfaction, the support is gradually withdrawn and the client is absorbed into the regular world of work.

STEP is also noted for training participants to work as para-professionals in human services. The Human Services Program is a collaboration with the Community College of Baltimore County.

STEP services include:

• Supported Employment: This program helps individuals with serious and persistent psychiatric disabilities secure and maintain employment in a competitive labor force. Skills addressed include employment application assistance, partnerships matching employee skills with employer needs, community job development, community networking, interviewing skills, resume writing, on-the-job coaching and support to maintain employment and long-term follow-up services to ensure work adjustment and job satisfaction.
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation: An individualized, person-directed program that assists individuals with mental illness to develop, enhance and maintain psychiatric stability, social skills, independent living skills and access resources in order to live successful independent lives. Specific skills addressed include: money management, nutrition, anger management, communication skills, educational exploration (assistance in applying for training programs/school), housing assistance and physical health.

Waverly Early Head Start Center of Goodwill is a federally funded program for pregnant women and children birth to 36 months. The center provides comprehensive individualized early education experiences to enhance children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Pre-natal support and education are also provided. The program strives to enable parents to be the best caregivers and teachers for their children, as well as assist parents with meeting their own goals.

It is our purpose to provide high quality services to children/families to empower them to meet their full potential. We promote school readiness and maintain partnerships with parents and the community. Some of the services the center offers include:

For Children:

• Safe and quality early education
• Qualified teachers
• Healthy Meals
• Enrollment opportunities for pregnant women

For Parents:

• Policy Committee Opportunities
• Adult Education
• Parenting Courses
• Nutrition/Health Workshops
• Vocational Assistance
• Group Opportunities