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​Interested Employer Information:
What are Maryland Youth Apprenticeships? 
​An apprenticeship is an industry-driven program that provides students the opportunity to “earn and learn.” A Youth Apprentice participating in this program receives supervised, structured, on-the-job training from a mentor in a specific STEM-related occupation within the following industries: 
  • Environmental, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
  • Business Management and Finance
  • Construction and Development
  • Health and Bio Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
Students work a minimum of 450 hours with a certified employer while also receiving related educational training at their high school or the FCPS Career and Technology Center. Students have an opportunity to apply through their school's Work Based Learning Coordinator.  Through Apprenticeship Maryland, you are able to build a work force that meets your specific skill needs! With on-the-job training learning and related classroom instruction, apprentices acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become experts in your field. DOL Apprenticeship Navigators work with you to create a customized training plan that meets your company’s needs.
What is required?
The eligible employer agrees to:
  • Complete the Eligible Employer Application and receive approval from Maryland Department of Labor
  • Employ the youth apprentice for at least 450 hours within a specified period (not to exceed 14 months)
  • Develop a training plan for the apprentice
  • Instruct the youth apprentice in the required competencies provided for this program
  • Provide a mentor for a youth apprentice
  • Authorize the mentor to complete quarterly progress reviews
  • Pay the youth apprentice for all work performed during the program, at no less than minimum wage
  • Comply with applicable child labor and employment of minors laws with regard to number of hours worked, prohibited occupations and equipment, and time of day employment for youth apprentices
  • Provide safety instruction in work practices
  • Provide safe equipment and facilities in compliance with OSHA requirements
For More Information or Assistance, please contact:
Jeff Smith                                       410.767.0227                jeffrey.smith1@maryland.gov
Jennifer Runkles                           443.615.4758                jennifer.runkles@maryland.gov