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East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center

2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Program Offerings | Classes | Events | Facilities | Maps & Directions | Videos

The East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center (ECEC) will bring the College¡¯s unique services and academic programs to the residents of the East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç to expand access in this region and to serve as an anchor institution in the community.

ECEC Program Offerings

KEY: C= Credit, NC= Noncredit, ICP=Industry Certification Preparation

  • Allied Health/Health Sciences (NC, ICP)
  • Career Starter Series (NC, some ICP)
  • Criminal Justice (C)
  • Customized Contract Training for Local Business/Government/Nonprofits (NC, ICP)
  • Cybersecurity/IT (C, NC, ICP)
  • Early Childhood Education (C, NC, ICP)
  • ESOL/ESL (C, NC)
  • General Education Distribution Courses (top 20 courses except lab sciences) (C)
  • Hospitality Management (C, NC, ICP)
  • Industry Certification Preparation Courses (C, NC, ICP)
  • Lifelong Learning (NC)
  • Maryland Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (NC, ICP)
  • Small Business/Entrepreneurship (C, NC, ICP)
  • Workforce Development and Continuing Education Offerings (NC, ICP)

Classes

The East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center offers classes in a variety of disciplines.

You can search for classes online and filter to East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center classes by selecting the ¡°East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center¡± location box.


Events

Educational Resource and Job Fair

Friday, March 29, 10 a.m.¨C3 p.m.
English information (PDF, ) | Informaci¨®n en espa?ol (PDF, ) Informations en fran?ais (PDF, )

Connect with Ë«Ó®ÓéÀֳǡ¯s educational programs and resources, explore job and career opportunities, and network with employers and community partners at the Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center (ECEC). Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your career and education¡ªspread the word and be sure to visit.


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Facilities

The East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center is a 55,000 square foot, single-story building that consists of:

  • 11 classrooms for numerous programs
  • 10 labs (6 allied health labs, 3 computer labs, and 1 career training education lab)
  • Raptor Central (a one-stop shop for admissions, enrollment, and visitor services)
  • Community Engagement Center
  • Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center
  • Learning Center
  • Library
  • Event spaces
  • WorkSource Montgomery
  • Lounges
  • Student Wellness Center
  • Study rooms

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Maps & Directions

The ECEC is located at 2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904. new window.

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The center is easily accessible by driving or taking public transportation.

By Car

The building is located south of MD-29 and east of Tech Road. 

  • Directions from the north ¨C from US-29 south bound turn left onto Tech Road, then turn left on Broadbirch Drive.
  • Directions from the south ¨C from US-29 north bound turn right onto Tech Road, then turn left on Broadbirch Drive.

The center offers convenient onsite parking. A valid Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç parking permit is required. Visitor permits can be obtained from Raptor Central or from the Office of Safety and Security.

By Bus

  • The Ride On bus (new window) stops directly in front of the building.
  • The Metro Bus (new window) stops directly in front of the building.
  • The Ride On bus (new window) stops 0.2 miles west of the  building.
  • The Flash bus (new window) stops 0.4 miles from the building at Tech Road and MD-29.

As a Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç student, you can take Ride On and Flash buses free of charge seven days a week by showing your Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç ID with the current semester sticker. 

By Metro

The Glenmont and Silver Spring are closest to the center. Transfer to a bus after you arrive at the station.


ECEC map location

Videos

Hear what students are saying about the East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center.


Dr. Williams standing at a podium giving remarks at the opening ceremony with a crowd around both standing and sitting.
Opening Doors of Opportunity
"The East Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Education Center will be a portal for access and an anchor that enriches the life of the community." Read Dr. Williams full remarks (PDF, ) from the November 2, 2022 ECEC launch event.