Empower Your Future with the Lower Shore Career Center in Salisbury

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? The Lower Shore Career Center is here to uplift, inspire, and empower individuals on the Eastern Shore seeking to build rewarding futures. With offerings like on-site Job Readiness Training and online certifications such as ServSafe and DOT Flagger, this center provides tools, guidance, and community support to help you thrive. Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking growth, the Lower Shore Career Center is committed to creating opportunities for all.

What Is the Lower Shore Career Center?

The Lower Shore Career Center has served Salisbury, MD, and the surrounding communities for over a decade, offering invaluable resources for skills development and career advancement. Their programs focus on both practical learning and accessibility, ensuring individuals from all walks of life can achieve their goals.

With a nurturing and solutions-driven approach, the center connects job seekers to training, certifications, and real job opportunities. It’s more than a service—it’s a partner on your path to success.

On-site Job Readiness Training

One of the cornerstones of the center’s offerings is its Job Readiness Training Program, a comprehensive in-person course designed to transform job seekers into confident professionals, prepared for success at every stage of their employment journeys.

Key Components of the Program

Participants in this dynamic, hands-on course will develop skills in:

• Customer Service – Master the art of creating positive customer experiences.
• Effective Communication – Learn how to express yourself clearly in professional settings.
• Job Search and Retention – Discover modern strategies to secure and excel in employment.
• Interviewing Skills – Build confidence with mock interviews and constructive feedback.
• Professional Appearance – Understand the importance of dressing for success.

Schedule and Contact Information

The three-day course is held monthly, during the fourth week of each month, at the Lower Shore Career Center. Classes run from Monday to Wednesday, 10 AM to 1 PM, at 700 South Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801.

If you’re ready to transform your career prospects, fill out the form at the bottom of the page to get started.

Why Choose On-site Training?

On-site training offers a unique advantage by combining immersive, face-to-face learning with personalized feedback. Participants work alongside skilled instructors in a supportive environment, fostering collaboration and growth. If you value in-person interaction and practical guidance, this course is tailored just for you.

Online ServSafe Certification

For anyone aspiring to build a career in food service or hospitality, the Lower Shore Career Center offers the ServSafe Certification, an essential program for understanding food safety and sanitation practices. This course is delivered online, making it easy to fit into your busy schedule.

Topics Covered

• Foodborne illness prevention
• Proper food handling and storage
• Hygiene and sanitation best practices
• Compliance with local and federal health regulations

Why Get Certified?

Earning a ServSafe certification demonstrates your commitment to safety in the workplace, a must-have for anyone looking to advance in the food industry. It can help you secure higher-paying positions and even open doors to leadership opportunities. With this flexible, self-paced course, you have the freedom to study when it suits you.

Online DOT Flagger Certification

The Lower Shore Career Center also provides the DOT Flagger Certification, designed for individuals interested in careers in road safety, construction, and traffic control. Using a self-paced online curriculum, participants learn the foundational skills required to maintain safety in high-risk work zones.

• Use of traffic control signals and signs
• Managing traffic flow around hazardous zones
• Effective communication with roadway crews
• Ensuring pedestrian and motorist safety

Open New Career Doors

With infrastructure projects on the rise, trained flaggers are in high demand. By completing this course, you’ll gain a sought-after certification that significantly improves your employment outlook. Join a growing field while contributing to community safety.

Affordable and Accessible Programs

The Lower Shore Career Center strives to make career development achievable for everyone. Alongside flexible scheduling, the center works with local agencies to assist participants with financial accessibility. Partnerships, scholarships, and workforce development grants help break down monetary barriers, ensuring no one is left behind.

A Pathway for Everyone

The team at the Lower Shore Career Center is more than just educators—they’re career advocates. From initial training to job placement, the center offers participants dedicated support every step of the way. Even after completing your program, resources such as job fairs, alumni networks, and ongoing mentorship remain available.

Success Stories

Joshua Robinson: Resilience, Renewal, and New Beginnings

Joshua Robinson’s journey is a powerful testament to what is possible with hope, the right training, and a supportive community. After spending 15 years away from the life he wanted, Joshua returned determined to write a better story for himself and those around him. With optimism and a true commitment to personal growth, he engaged fully with Goodwill’s training opportunities—starting with the DOT Flagger program.

The hands-on training he received was more than just a step toward employment; it was his launching pad to a new chapter. Joshua’s dedication and participation in reentry support groups helped him grow both professionally and personally, giving him the tools to reenter the workforce with confidence.

Shortly after completion, Joshua found employment at Wawa. Within just two weeks, his integrity and work ethic became impossible to ignore. Management quickly encouraged him to step up as a team leader—a role in which Joshua now inspires others to overcome challenges and pursue their own growth.

His story shows that with persistence, skill-building, and real support, personal transformation is possible. Joshua’s success reverberates through our entire community, reminding us all that second chances truly matter.

Your New Career Begins Here

At the Lower Shore Career Center, every program is aligned with one simple mission—transforming lives through opportunity and empowerment. Whether you’re enrolling in Job Readiness Training, pursuing a ServSafe Certification, or completing the DOT Flagger Certification, every course is a step toward a brighter future.

Take control of your story and build a career that offers stability, growth, and purpose. Visit the Lower Shore Career Center and fill out the form to get started today!

Lower Shore Development Center – Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake