About this Event
Turn your interest in hands-on work into a career.
Through a partnership between the Baltimore County Department of Workforce Development and Living Classrooms Foundation, this FREE 14-week Class C Mechanics Helper Training Program is designed to help adults gain the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to enter today’s mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing workforce.
Participants will receive a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on “shop time”, simulating real work environments and exposing students to production line machinery and industrial systems used by employers. This program is ideal for individuals seeking a fresh start, career advancement, or a pathway into skilled trades.
In addition to technical training, participants will benefit from:
- Industry-aligned curriculum
- Safety certifications valued by employers
- Practical, job-ready skills
- Exposure to career pathways in manufacturing and mechanical trades
⚠️ IMPORTANT
Attendance at ONE information session is required to be considered for enrollment.
Required Information Session
📅 December 29, 2025
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OR
📅 January 9, 2026
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⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location:
Eastpoint Career Center
7930 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
📝 Please be prepared to take a math and reading assessment
Program Start Date
📅 February 9, 2026
The program will begin on February 9 and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
From February 9 through February 23, participants will receive Essential Skills Training.
Beginning February 23, participants will transition into hands-on vocational training, which will also take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
📍 Training Location:
Bauer Workforce Opportunity Center
1404 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD
🎓 Training Provider: Living Classrooms Foundation
🤝 In Partnership With: Baltimore County Department of Workforce Development
What You Will Learn
During this 14-week workforce training program, participants will gain skills in:
- Power and hand tools
- Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO)
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Industry and shop math
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical schematics
- Production line machinery operation and basic maintenance
- Hands-on shop training (minimum 2 hours per session)
Who Should Attend
- Adults interested in starting a career as a Class C Mechanics Helper
- Individuals seeking careers in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial environments
- Job seekers looking for free, hands-on training with employer-relevant skills
- Those motivated to learn, work with their hands, and grow into skilled trades
Program Cost
💲 FREE
Questions?
📞 Call (410) 591-6710
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eastpoint Career Center, 7930 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, United States
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