Marques Dent (Educational entrepreneur)
Jurisdiction Baltimore City
A Baltimore native-born in the Ednor Gardens- Lakeside neighborhood, Marques Dent embodies the principle – a position doesn’t make a person – a person makes a position. He remains devoted to service and education and believes firmly that information is the key to success.
A true community advocate, in 2011 Marques founded the D.E.N.T Group (Delivering Educational Needs Together). This program originally was solely offered at the Oliver Community Center, has grown across the city, and is now being taught at Belair Edison, Lanvale Towers, Youth Opportunities Baltimore, and Living Classrooms. This program is open to all residents throughout the city of Baltimore and is designed to teach residents the necessary computer skills needed for today’s workforce. The training program is also designed to prepare residents interested in obtaining employment in the IT field, to achieve the needed Certifications.
Community Issues
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- Growing a stronger economy, through small businesses and increased employment opportunities
- Fighting for increased community resources, quality education, and safer learning environments.
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Safer Streets for our residents; Marques is a firm believer that it takes more than just the police to clean up the neighborhoods, it takes the residents that live in the neighborhoods to stand up for their community.
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