FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 25, 2026 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Lisa Slappy, Chief Communications and Public Relations Officer

410-386-8184 | lslappy@carrollcc.edu

Carroll Community College Receives $850,000 Ceremonial Check from Congressional Delegation

Carroll Community College is proud to host a ceremonial check presentation with members of Maryland’s congressional delegation to celebrate $850,000 in Congressional Direct Spending (CDS) for the development of the Ratcliffe Applied Technology and Trades Center. This investment will support workforce development in high-demand trades including manufacturing, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and automotive/electric vehicle maintenance and repair.

WHO:

Carroll Community College

WHAT:

CDS Check Presentation – Ratcliffe Applied Technology and Trades Center Program Highlights

• Opening remarks by Dr. Rosalie Mince, President, Carroll Community College

• Remarks from a Carroll Community College student

• Remarks from Dr. Kelly Koermer, Vice President, Workforce, Business and Community Education

• Remarks from U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen

• Remarks from U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks

• Remarks from U.S. Congressman Johnny Olszewski

• Ceremonial check presentation and photo opportunity

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 12:45 PM-1:30 PM

WHERE:

Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157

WHY:

To recognize the federal investment in Carroll Community College’s new Applied Technology and Trades Center, which will address critical workforce shortages and expand career and technical education opportunities for students in Carroll County and beyond.

For more information, please call Lisa Slappy at 410.386.8184, or email lslappy@carrollcc.edu.