CODE STW003      

Program Name: HOC College Success Program                   Ages: High School Juniors & Seniors

Facilitator: First Generation College Bound, Inc (FGCB)         Fee: $25 via FGCB Interest Form

Days of the Week: ☒Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☒Wednesday   ☒Thursday   ☒Friday

Note: Scheduled meeting times will be provided and vary throughout the academic year and could include weekend activities.

Start Date: 10/1/2021       End Date: 6/1/2022

Start Time: N/A       End Time: N/A

Location: To Be Announced

Program Description: First Generation College Bound and HOC are working together to make your college dreams come true! The program will offer an array of programs and services throughout your junior and senior year that will help you to successfully graduate high school and prepare for college admissions. This includes one-on-one coaching and student mentoring by FGCB’s College Success Coach, assistance with SAT preparation, FAFSA completion, college admission procedures, and more. Upon registration, you will receive further instructions on how to complete FGCB’s registration process to include the one-time payment of $25. Limited spots available and services provided on a first come first served basis.

Please note that calendar of events, coaching and mentoring sessions, workshops, etc. will be provided throughout the course of the academic year. Program workshops and mentoring sessions are mandatory for students. Parent/Guardian must participate in scheduled information sessions prior to registration. Contact Erika Conner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Program Name: Small Business Strategy Course                   Ages: 18+

Facilitator: A. Anne Alston                                                        Fee: $0.00

Days of the Week: ☒Monday ☐Tuesday ☐Wednesday ☐Thursday ☐Friday

Start Date: 4/25/2022                            End Date: 6/27/2022

Start Time: 6:00PM                               End Time: 9:00PM

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Program Description: ALSTNTEC is a Small Business consulting company that aims to help startups and new entrepreneurs in various stages of their small business goals; and provide a platform to promote and market products and services. The 10-week program offers professional small business training, workshops, mentoring, and small business promotional services

Program Name: HOUSING FUNDAMENTALS      Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                                Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☐Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☒Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 1/20/2022          End Date: 1/20/2022

Start Time: 10:00 A.M.        End Time: 11:30 A.M.

Location: Service Coordination Virtual Workshop

Program Description: Everyone needs safe, decent and stable housing. This interactive workshop focuses on the agency’s mission in keeping residents housed in the various housing programs that the Housing Opportunities Commission has to offer.  The workshop attempts to empower participants with information that will assist them in being successful with housing.  The workshop combines effective strategies and information on available resources that can help a resident to successfully maintain his/her housing. Participants will develop a better understanding of his/her housing program and guidelines and the rights and responsibilities outlined in a lease. Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.        

Program Name: Montgomery County Resource Information Session    Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                                                                Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Location: Service Coordination Virtual Resource Sharing

Program Description:  Need to know how to find and navigate available resources? Resident Services will host monthly resource sharing sessions monthly.  This is an opportunity for participants to learn about available resources in Montgomery County and at HOC to include food resources, wellness, financial assistance resources for emergencies, employment, tuition assistance, etc.  The sessions are offered on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the evening and on the fourth Thursday during the day.  Staff will provide information on how to navigate services.  This will also provide a space for participants to inquire about their resource needs.  In addition, this will be an opportunity for participants to learn about the services offered by the Resident Services Division. Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.        

Program Name: Workable Budget Informational Session   Ages: 18 and Up / OPEN TO WAIT LIST

Facilitator: Shirley Benning, Financial Literacy Coach        Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 2/22/2022       End Date: 2/22/2022

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.         End Time: 730 P.M.

Location: VIRTUAL

Program Description: Creating a Realistic Household Budget

Program Name: Montgomery County Resource Information Session    Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                                                               Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☐Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☒Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 2/24/2022       End Date: 2/24/2022

Start Time: 10:00 A.M.       End Time: 11:30 A.M..

Location: [Service Coordination Virtual Resource Sharing

Program Description:  Need to know how to find and navigate available resources? Resident Services will host monthly resource sharing sessions monthly.  This is an opportunity for participants to learn about available resources in Montgomery County and at HOC such as food resources, wellness, financial assistance resources for emergencies, employment, tuition assistance, etc. The sessions are offered on the fourth Tuesday of each month during in the evening and on the fourth Thursday during the day.  Staff will provide information on how to navigate services.  This will also provide a space for participants to inquire about their resource needs.  In addition, this will be an opportunity for participants to learn about the services offered by the Resident Services Division. Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.    

Program Name: CREDIT Repair Informational Session      Ages: 18 and Up / OPEN TO WAIT LIST

Facilitator: Shirley Benning, Financial Literacy Coach        Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☐Wednesday   ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 2/8/2022           End Date: 2/8/2022

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.         End Time: 7:30 P.M.

Location: VIRTUAL

Program Description: Financial LITERACY /Pulling your Credit  History

Program Name: HOUSING FUNDAMENTALS        Ages: 18 and Up

Facilitator: Resident Counselor                               Fee: Free

Days of the Week:  ☐Monday   ☐Tuesday   ☒Wednesday  ☐Thursday    ☐Friday

Start Date: 1/19/2022       End Date: 1/19/2022

Start Time: 6:00 P.M.         End Time: 7:30 P.M.

Location: Service Coordination Virtual Workshop

Program Description: Everyone needs safe, decent and stable housing. This interactive workshop focuses on the agency’s mission in keeping residents housed in the various housing programs that the Housing Opportunities Commission has to offer.  The workshop attempts to empower participants with information that will assist them in being successful with housing.  The workshop combines effective strategies and information on available resources that can help a resident to successfully maintain his/her housing. Participants will develop a better understanding of his/her housing program and guidelines and the rights and responsibilities outlined in a lease.  Must register online to participate.  Registered participants will receive virtual instructions.       

CODE Youth Summer 22-01

Program Name: Young Explorers Science Program    Ages: Grades 6-8

Facilitator: MD Bio Foundation                                     Fee: $25

Days of the Week:  ☒Monday   ☒Tuesday   ☒Wednesday   ☒Thursday    ☒Friday

Start Date: 7/25/2022       End Date: 7/29/2022

Start Time: TBD                End Time: TBD

Location: Montgomery College Germantown 

Program Description:  This in-person-hands-on Science exploration program is for innovative middle school students. During this week-long program, youth will attend daily field trips and perform memorable experiments in the custom MD Bio Mobile Laboratory.  A delicious lunch will be provided daily to each participant.   Students must arrive at by 8:45am each day, dismissal is at 3pm sharp and, no after care or before care is provided.    Montgomery College COVID rules will be applied.