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Dental Assistant Training Cohort Interest Form

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)

  • 🦷 Launch Your Career as a Dental Assistant – Apply Today! 🦷
  • Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in the dental field? Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) is offering a Dental Assistant training program designed to prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce.

Only

6 candidates

  • will be selected.
  • Eligibility is based on suitability and priority of service
  • .

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Cohort Dates: May 24-Aug 9

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  • Hybrid format – virtual learning + in-person Saturdays

Requirement

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Interest & Aptitude

Demonstrated interest in healthcare, dentistry, or patient care

Desire to work in a clinical setting

Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity

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Soft Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Professionalism and empathy when interacting with patients

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Availability & Commitment

Willingness to attend virtual classes and in-person Saturday shifts

Ability to complete externship hours

  • Commitment to full program participation and job placement follow-up
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Basic Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Basic computer literacy (for virtual components)

Reliable internet and device for virtual instruction

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Workplace Readiness

Reliable transportation for externship and Saturday clinicals

  • Willingness to comply with health and safety standards (e.g., PPE, hygiene)
  • Ability to pass background and drug screening if required by employer/externship site

Eligibility

To obtain funding, students must meet ALL eligibility requirements, they must be:

An Anne Arundel County Resident

At least 18 years old

  • If born before 1960, males must be registered with the selective service. https://www.sss.gov
  • Must be able to provide required documentation.

Next Steps

  • You will be invited to an information session sometime in late April or early May.
  • After you submit this interest form, you can expect to receive an email inviting you to schedule a quick phone interview. You can expect to receive this within the next week.