Ratcliffe Applied Technology & Trades Center
Coming Soon
The Ratcliffe Applied Technology & Trades Center is a transformative facility providing leading-edge training in skilled trades and applied technologies to meet the growing demand for qualified workers in Carroll County’s industrial sector. The new facility features state-of-the-art classrooms, specialized training labs, and collaborative spaces designed to encourage practical, hands-on learning.
Address & Contact Information
110 Airport Drive
Westminster, MD 21157
For more information or to schedule a tour beginning in December 2026, call 410-386-8100 or email wbce@carrollcc.edu.
Programs Offered
Through Ratcliffe Works at Carroll, you can train for an in-demand career completely free! Our fully funded programs cover 100% of tuition, fees, and certification testing, so there’s no financial barrier to advancing your career.
Plus, you may qualify for monetary stipends and free toolkits to help you succeed from day one!
Directions
FROM BALTIMORE
Take I-695 toward Pikesville and merge onto I-795 North toward Reisterstown. Continue until I-795 ends and follow MD-140 West toward Westminster. Turn right onto MD-97 North. Turn left onto Airport Drive. The destination will be on your right.
FROM WASHINGTON, DC
Take I-495 toward Silver Spring and use the exit for MD-97 North/Georgia Avenue. Continue north on MD-97 through Olney, Brookeville and Sunshine. Follow MD-97 North toward Westminster. After passing through Westminster, turn left onto Airport Drive. The destination will be on your right.
FROM FREDERICK
Take I-70 East toward Baltimore. Use the exit for MD-27 North toward Mount Airy/Damascus. Continue on MD-27 North to Westminster and turn right onto MD-140 East. Turn left onto MD-97 North. Turn left onto Airport Drive. The destination will be on your right.
FROM HANOVER, PA
Take PA-94 South, which becomes MD-30 South after entering Maryland. Turn right onto MD-496 West/Bachman Valley Road. Turn left onto MD-97 South. Turn right onto Airport Drive. The destination will be on your right.
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