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March 2023

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Empowerment Through Aviation

7th-grade female students from Commodore John Rodgers E/M, Franklin Square E/M, and Roland Park E/M explore careers in aviation through flight simulations, engaging with female professional pilots from the military and the airline industry, and mentoring through Poly High Schools' JROTC program led by Cadet Ava Lewis.

The primary goals of Empowerment Through Aviation (E.T.A.) are empowering Baltimore’s young women, providing exposure to the joys of flight, building self-confidence, and providing access to careers in aviation.

E.T.A is an initiative in memory of Brigitte Jacobson, an accomplished aviator, activist, artist, and mother, dedicated to helping young women live up to their potential.

#AFJRTOC #CareerExploration #CTEPathways

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City Schools Spring Internships

Seniors enrolled in City Schools’ work-based learning course started their spring internship experiences!! 108 employer partners participated in the paid spring internship program.

Learn more about spring senior internships and how to get involved as featured on the Boots in Baltimore podcast.

#SpringInternships #Apprenticeships #BootsinBaltimore

CTE Demo Day in March

Demo Day, the culminating event for CTE Month took place on March 1st at City Schools Headquarters. Students from our high schools with CTE programs demonstrated their skills and sold their wares. The proceeds from the event went directly to their schools to support with the CTE programming at their school.

#CTE #NursingPathway

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NAF CTE Culinary Students attend the Hyatt's BLACK Event

On February 10, 2023, NAF CTE Hospitality and Culinary students and instructors attended Hyatt's BLACK Event. This event included Black General Managers from the hotels in the city and other hospitality professionals. During the event, NAF received a $1500 scholarship from Baltimore Hotels.

NAF participates in a monthly job shadowing program (Hospitality, Culinary, Finance, IT) with the Hyatt Regency Hotel where students work with professionals during prime hotel hours to engage and understand what jobs the industry offers and to gain practical experience based on classroom instruction.

#CulinaryPathway #NAFHospitality #FinancePathway

Reginald F. Lewis Falcons Fly Green Team Cleans a Greenhouse for Spring

On Saturday, January 21st, the Reginald F. Lewis Green Team partnered with community sponsors and other students to take on cleaning and organizing the courtyard and greenhouse! A lot of progress was made and we are so thankful for the support!

#AgriculturePathway

Students outside cleaning up a greenhouse

Career Day at Sinclair Lane Elementary School

On March 3rd, Sinclair Lane Elementary School organized a career day for their elementary students to learn about the multitude of careers available to them in their future! We thank all of our industry partners that came out to talk to students and share their passion!

#CareerDay #CTEPathways #CareerReadiness

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Students Tour Shock Trauma

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) provided Stop the Bleed Training and a tour of the Shock Trauma Center at UMMC for Vivien T.

UMMC is a valued partner in facilitating our CTE healthcare student's clinical internship placements, preparation for board certifications, as well as providing on-ramps for career opportunities.

Huge appreciation to UMMC for its support that makes a difference in our student's success.

#VivienTThomasMedicalArtsAcademy #BiosciencesPathways

Medical Arts students touring inside Shock trauma ER

CTE...it's a Great Choice

Display case showcasing CTE pathway fliers

Shout out to Ms. Romito, one of the amazing counselors at Mervo who fully utilized City Schools' CTE marketing materials, like the ones featured in the picture to promote CTE pathways to her 9th graders as they choose the best fit CTE pathway for their career journey that starts in their sophomore year.

Get access to CTE marketing materials for your school here!

#CTEMarketingMaterials #HighSchoolChoice #9thGradeChoice

In February, Patterson High School hosted a CTE Walk with middle school students from Graceland Park to have a first-hand experience of CTE programs at Patterson including the Home Builders Institute construction lab. The CTE walk was a Huge Success and is one of many activities to help middle school students in their high school planning, decision-making, and choice.

Special kudos to Dr. Moton at Patterson!

#CTEMarketingMaterials #HighSchoolChoice

Upcoming Events

Career Ready Friday: Transportation Technolgies
Friday, April 14th

Explore the pathways to careers in the various industries within transportation technologies including seagoing and automotive. Take a virtual job shadow of this industry that can begin in high school through CTE, college, and the world of work.

9am-10am, Virtual, All Grades Welcome

Let's Get Hyped

City Schools' Office of Family and Community Engagement will host it's second annual "Let's Get Hyped" resource fair for parents, guardians, families, and students.

Contact Marc LaVeau for more information.

Mayor's Senior Hiring Fair
Tuesday, April 25th

We are excited to announce that this year’s Mayor’s Senior Hiring Fair will occur on Tuesday, April 25, 2023

9:30am-1:30pm at the War Memorial

Employer Registration for Mayor's Fair

School Registration for Mayor's Fair

Employer Registration for Career Fairs

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Economic Inclusion Conference at Coppin
Thursday, April 27th

Building innovative networks of collaboration.

2500 W. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216

More Information.

Student Opportunity Board

Below are just a few of the opportunities included on the student opportunity board. Check out the board for other upcoming work-based learning events and experiences.

Get Ready for Youthworks 2023!

It is not too early to start supporting students in getting their employment documents together and to start thinking about where they would like to intern or work this summer.
Application is now open and closes on April 7, 2023.

YouthWorks Application Resources

Group of smiling students from My LAW program

Law Links Internship

MYLAW’s mission is “bringing the law to life” for the young people of Maryland and preparing youth for positive, productive citizenship. They offer a summer internship for Baltimore City high school students.

Application deadline is Friday, April 7, 2023

Apply Now

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Summer Workforce Opportunity

The Ocean City Workforce Development Program is a summer opportunity for young men ages sixteen to nineteen (11th, 12th grade and first-year college students ).

The program helps is designed to build independence, gain work experience, and develop life skills while living and working in Ocean City.

More Info

Group of smiling students from Exelon STEM Leadership Academy

Exelon Foundation STEM Leadership Academy

Young women currently in 10th or 11th grade (class of 2024 and 2025) are invited to apply for the 2023 Exelon STEM Leadership Academy.

Successful applicants will spend the week attending educational sessions, improving leadership and professional skills, and tackling a weeklong group challenge.

The application deadline is April 11, 2023.

Apply today