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How Melwood’s abilIT program is changing the game for disability-inclusive employment – and why you should care

Montel Medley spent several months applying for jobs after graduating from Towson University with a dual degree in mathematics and computer science in 2019. But despite being qualified – and... (continue reading)

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Melwood’s free IT and life skills training program for people of differing abilities is looking for candidates

Melwood’s abilIT IT certification training program prepares people of differing abilities, especially those on the autism spectrum and injured veterans, for jobs in technology and the success rate speaks for... (continue reading)

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The Cybrary Podcast: Melwood and the abilIT Program

In this episode of The Cybrary Podcast we hear from Scott Gibson, the Senior Vice President of People and Programs at Melwood. Speaking with Ryan Corey, the CEO of Cybrary,... (continue reading)

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Local non-profit provides training for people with autism for jobs in the cybersecurity field

Most of us know Melwood as the non-profit that provides people with differing abilities the resources needed to live a full and productive life. But thanks to a pilot program... (continue reading)

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Melwood “abilIT” cybersecurity training program creates a diverse workforce pipeline for employers

Upper Marlboro – Melwood, one of the largest nonprofit employers for people with disabilities, has launched a new program, abilIT, to train people with disabilities and injured veterans for high... (continue reading)

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Melwood’s “abilIT” program trains people of differing abilities for entry-level cybersecurity jobs

Melwood, one of the largest employers of people of differing abilities in the country, is embarking on an innovative project to provide cybersecurity and IT training to people on the... (continue reading)

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