MCE has partnered with Bea Gaddy Family Centers to help feed those in need in the Greater Baltimore area for over 25 years.
Annually, hundreds of turkeys are donated to the Bea Gaddy Family Center. Those turkeys are dropped off at the MCE Meat Plant in Hagerstown, MD to be defrosted, deboned, seasoned and cooked by over 80 MCE participants. This year over 220 turkeys will be prepared by MCE’s participants in a continued effort to give back.
About the Program
MCE provides a two-year training program in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) and Hagerstown Community College to adequately train the individuals who participate.
The program consists of:
- 288 classroom hours
- 4,000 on the job training hours
At the completion of the program, participants receive an apprenticeship certificate reinforcing all that they have learned including hard skills, work ethics, and the importance of teamwork increasing their employability upon release.