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Chesapeake College outlines plans to expand trades, bring mobile welding lab to Cambridge Center

Dorchester County Council · February 3, 2026
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Chesapeake College told the Dorchester County Council it has expanded trades programming at the Cambridge Center — including national accreditation, a mobile welding lab arriving Feb. 23, and articulation with regional technical colleges — aimed at training local residents for skilled jobs.

Chesapeake College representatives on Monday told the Dorchester County Council they have expanded workforce and trades programming at the Cambridge Center, including a newly accredited pathway in construction trades and a mobile welding lab scheduled to arrive Feb. 23.

Cliff Copperson, representing Chesapeake College, introduced Amber McGinnis, the college’s grants and advancement lead, and Chuck Davis, director of skilled trades, who outlined program growth that college officials said is increasing enrollment among Dorchester County residents and building stronger ties with Dorchester County Public…

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