Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Offers Workforce Development Scholarships

Wave, sun, and seagull logo for the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is seeking scholarship applications in Worcester County.  Scholarships will be awarded in 2022 to those who either reside or are employed in Worcester County and want to pursue career advancement and want to contribute to the workforce in Worcester County.  To apply students should go to www.occhamberfoundation.org.

The Chamber Foundations has designated eight industry sectors with subsets including: Agriculture; Aquaculture; Attractions/Recreation/Arts; Business (i.e., Banking, Insurance, Accounting, Retail); Hospitality (i.e., hotels, restaurants & culinary); Medical/Emergency Services (i.e., first responders, fire, police, EMTs, nurses); Non-Profit; and Trades (i.e., plumbing, electric, HVAC, building, cosmetology, massage therapy, mechanics).

The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation was established in 2010 with a mission of supporting economic and educational growth within our community through community.

“Our future is only as bright as our people, and Worcester County businesses are in great need of increased staff and workforce development initiatives.  Our yearly scholarships go to those residents who wish to expand their areas of expertise and apply those skills to local businesses, or start a business of their own,”  said Lachelle Scarlato, Executive Director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

2022 Workforce Scholarship Application Final (1).pdf