The Caroline County Public School Youth Apprenticeship Program offers high school students a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience by working alongside professionals in their chosen fields while still in high school. This program allows students to split their time between classroom learning and hands-on work, where they can apply the skills and knowledge they’ve acquired in a practical setting. By participating in this program, students not only earn school credits but also develop essential workplace skills, build professional networks, and explore potential career paths. The program is designed to align with the students’ educational goals and career interests, providing a meaningful and relevant learning experience.
One of the key features of the Youth Apprenticeship Program is the mentorship provided by experienced employees at partnering businesses. These mentors guide students through their work tasks, offering advice, feedback, and support to help them succeed both in their current roles and future careers. This mentorship component is critical, as it ensures that students not only learn technical skills but also gain insights into workplace culture, professionalism, and problem-solving. By the end of the program, students are better prepared for the workforce, with a deeper understanding of their chosen career field and the confidence to pursue it further after graduation.
The Youth Apprenticeship Program offers several benefits to businesses that participate. Businesses gain early access to a pool of motivated, young talent eager to learn and contribute. By mentoring and training these students, companies can shape their future workforce, and ensure that they develop the specific skills and work habits that are most valuable to the business.
Caroline County students have recently signed Youth Apprenticeship contracts with Lynwood Electric, Craft Bakery, Rick Breeding Excavating, Inc, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center and more! View the full list of Apprenticeship Signings here.
Learn more about Youth Apprenticeship opportunities for businesses and students here, or contact Eric Cook, Coordinator of College Career & CTE, at cook.eric@ccpsstaff.org or 410-479-1460.