CONNECT! originated in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The coalition is now expanding to include Howard, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Organizations, businesses and individuals interested in joining CONNECT! to promote the importance of soft skills are encouraged to get involved.
The following groups support the objectives of CONNECT!:
- Annapolis Youth Services Bureau
- Anne Arundel Community College
- Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Anne Arundel County Public Library
- Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
- Arundel Lodge
- Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber
- Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber Foundation
- Ft. Meade Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program
- Governor’s Workforce Investment Board
- The Harbour School
- Leadership Anne Arundel
- North County High School
- Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
- Reputation COUNTS
- South Anne Arundel County Rotary Club
- South River High School
- Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce
- Southern High School
- The Volunteer Center of Anne Arundel County
- Woodland Job Corps