BENEFITS, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Apprenticeship Maryland offers a unique

way for high school juniors and seniors

to open doors to a great career with an

employer who is invested in keeping you

as a highly valued, paid employee.

For Students:

ĥ Get paid for gaining work

experience.

ĥ Earn credits toward graduation.

ĥ Receive one-on-one mentoring

working side-by-side with high

performing employees.

ĥ Receive a State-issued industry

skills certificate upon successfully

completing the program.

ĥ Be qualified to obtain permanent

employment and opportunities

for further training and education

without the responsibility for

student loans

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AS A YOUTH APPRENTICE?

ĥ As a Youth Apprentice, you can expect to spend part of your school day with your

mentor at the worksite

ĥ You and your mentor are guided by an official work plan developed by your

employer, school counselor, and

ĥ Your course schedule is related to your apprenticeship to help you learn the skills

you’ll need to be successful on the job, and you’ll earn credit toward graduation.

ĥ Regular feedback on your progress is given to you by your mentor and your school

counselor

ĥ Your successful completion of 450 hours of on-the-job training and one year of

skill-related coursework may result in continued employment and opportunities to

advance

ĥ You earn a skills certificate by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to

use as proof of your abilities and skills

Apprenticeship Maryland is a partnership between

the Maryland State Department of Education and the

Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

F O R S T U D E N T S

If you are interested in applying for an apprenticeship experience, contact your school counselor.

HOW TO BECOME A YOUTH APPRENTICE

ĥ Step 1: Be a junior or senior who is thinking about working full time in a

rewarding career upon graduation.

ĥ Step 2: Speak to the Youth Apprenticeship/Transition Coordinator at

your school to show that you are interested in learning more about the

Apprenticeship Maryland program.

ĥ Step 3: Identify the career area in which you wish to apprentice.

ĥ Step 4: Speak with your parents about your goals for applying to be a Youth

Apprentice.

ĥ Step 5: Attend all April training sessions

ĥ Step 6: Complete and submit the application. Attach your resume, cover

letter and two reference letters.

ĥ Step 7: Brush up on your interviewing skills to get ready for your employer

interviews.

ĥ Step 8: Accept an employers offer of a Youth Apprenticeship position and

sign the Youth Apprenticeship agreement.

ĥ Step 9: Schedule your related courses and begin your program.

The Board of Education of Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,

national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in

providing access to programs to Washington County Public School System students.

Larry Hogan / GovernorDr. Karen B. Salmon / State Superintendent of Schools,

Maryland State Department of EducationKelly M. Schultz / Secretary, Maryland Department of Labor

For more information, please contact:

Cody Pine, Career and Technology Education Resource Teacher, Washington County Public Schools.

dlapprenticeshipmarylland-dllr@maryland.gov

Board of EducationPieter Bickford, Jacqueline B. Fischer, Michael L. Guessford,

Karen J. Harshman, Wayne D. Ridenour, Stan E. Stouffer,Melissa A. Williams

Administration

Dr. Clayton M. Wilcox, Superintendent of Schools

Apprenticeship Maryland is a partnership

between the Maryland State Department of

Education and the Maryland Department of

Labor, Licensing and Regulation

Supported with a grant by the Longview Foundation

WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP MARYLAND?

Apprenticeship Maryland is a pilot program

designed to create paid career opportunities

for juniors and seniors that extend beyond

high school.

The program is designed for high school

students interested in earning a license

or certification in a STEM-related or

manufacturing, skilled occupation, and

looking for hands on learning at a worksite

along with classroom instruction.

Similar to a registered apprenticeship for

adults, the employer invests time and money

to prepare students for ongoing employment

and advancement.

Youth apprentices can start their program

in the summer or fall of their junior or senior

year. At least minimum wage is paid while

the youth apprentice is mentored for 450

hours on the worksite. At the same time,

students take one year of related courses.

OCCUPATIONAL AREAS:

ĥ Advanced Manufacturing

ĥ Agriculture/Environmental Science

ĥ Biomedical Sciences/Health Care

ĥ Banking and Finance

ĥ Construction and Design Engineering

ĥ Information Technology