
DeQuan received his undergraduate degree in Hospitality Management, and Master’s degree in Sport Management from Virginia State University. During his career in hotel management, he has held leadership roles with Marriott International and Intercontinental Hotels Group. DeQuan has completed his doctoral studies, and is currently finishing his dissertation.
Smith states that his first order of business is to meet with the college’s business and community partners to become acquainted, evaluate their needs and to explain available resources at ESCC. “Workforce development is crucial to the economic vitality of the Shore. One of my key responsibilities will be expanding our relationships with our external partners and meeting the area’s corporate training needs as well. I will also focus on strengthening our ties throughout the region and to assist people in need of re-training, displaced workers or first-time job seekers.” DeQuan encourages community and business partners to contact him directly at Workforce Development Services at ESCC, by calling 757-789-1752.
The Workforce Development Services Division at Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) offers a broad range of high quality, cost-effective education and training services to individuals, as well as business, industry, government and professional organizations in support of economic development and community enrichment.

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