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Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities & Career Readiness Workshops
Updated: 3/23/26
Updated: 3/23/26
Message from Mrs. Lopez (room P3):
Clark Construction Apprenticeship
Target Group: Current Juniors.
Deadline: May 11th (Strict: No extensions).
Focus: Preparing application documents immediately.
Apartment Maintenance: Applications now open for current juniors.
Electrical and Construction apprenticeships for graduating seniors.
The Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Application is now live!
Next Application Deadline: April 1. Apply as a Member or Partner, or nominate a Member today!
Service Apprenticeships for seniors: For young adults (ages 18–24).
Pay: At least $15/hour.
Bonus: $6,000 completion award.
Location: Unique to Maryland.
Applications: https://dsci.maryland.gov/members/mcsyo
Free Internship Summer School Class: Applications are now open.
Summer Internship Website: All questions, dates, and information can be found here. Please share with your schools.
Summer Internship Syllabus: Grading policies, dates, requirements.
Summer Internship Registration: Students may not register until they have a placement secured. Interested students should find an internship first, then register.
There will be parent/student interest meetings held via Zoom on Thursday, May 7th, at 4:00 PM or 7:00 PM. These are not mandatory to attend, but a good time for parents and students to come and get their questions answered.
Resources for Students
In-Person Support: See Ms. Lopez in P3.
Weekly Workshops: Career and job search assistance every Thursday during lunch in P3.
Digital Hub for Job Opportunities: Google Classroom (Class code: adeg4mm).
How can I help you?
Resume Building: I can help students draft or polish resumes specifically tailored for construction and maintenance roles.
Cover Letter Templates: I can create templates that highlight their interest in "earning while learning."
Interview Prep: I can generate a list of common apprenticeship interview questions for them to practice during the Thursday lunch sessions.
Job applications: I can help you apply for jobs.
More resources are found on the internship website. https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/einsteininternships/home
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Dear high school junior,
Thank you for your interest in serving at Holy Cross Health as an intern for the 2026-2027 school year. Please read this entire email.
Several important considerations:
Following instructions is important to me and vital in the hospital.
If you are already Holy Cross family (former Summer RISE program at Holy Cross, been part of Holy Cross summer volunteering last year, or are currently volunteering with Holy Cross), you do not need to re-apply for internship. Please contact me directly to confirm internship for next school year – you have guaranteed acceptance! You don’t have to go through the process all over again!!
You must be registered for Internship with your school for at least 1 period and no more than 3 periods.
MCPS tells you internships should be 5 hours for 1 period, 10 hours for 2 periods, and 15 hours for 3 periods.
Internship is a real time commitment! To be successful, you will need more than that each week because you do not have to come on the days where there is any type of altered school day (Non-Instructional, Holiday, Professional Development, School Closure, Early Release, 2-hour delay, Lockdown), so Holy Cross suggests:
1 period = 6-8 hours per week
2 periods = 12-14 hours per week
3 periods = 16-18 hours per week
You must be a junior (a rising senior) right now so that you would be doing the internship during your senior year.
Not all schools offer an internship period for travel, so expect that internship times will extend beyond the school day. You would be asked to start before the school day starts or serve until hours after the traditional school day ends. Travel time to and from the internship is not included in internship hours. Morning interns typically start at 6am and afternoon interns typically end between 4pm-6pm.
You are responsible for all transportation to and from your internship site. Plan ahead of time home long it would take you to get here & get home using various methods of transportation before considering applying! Ride Share is expensive multiple times a week, so don’t consider that as an option!!
I don’t do “helicopter parents” so if you have questions, please email or call me. If your question can wait, my preferred method of communication is email. My phone is 24/7 so don’t expect to call me and leave a message. I answer my phone whenever possible, even in the middle of the night. If you don’t reach me, please leave me a message and I will return your call. I want to hear from you, not your parents!!
I send important messages out by email. Be checking your email (personal, not school) for next steps after the applications close.
This is a competitive program. Hundreds will apply, 60-80 will be accepted. Please consider alternative options for internship as well.
We hope that you will complete 1 of the applications below (we don’t need duplicates). If you live somewhere mid-county, please complete the 1 application for the hospital closest to you or that would be easiest to travel to for internship.
Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring) https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1777864931
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital (Germantown) https://www.volgistics.com/appform/981565284
These applications will lock at 12pm on Tuesday March 31, 2026. All applications must be completed by that time. If your application is in progress at 12pm on the 31st, you will not be able to successfully submit it. Plan ahead, apply early, and put reminders in your phone to check your email daily thereafter.
I look forward to reviewing your application,
Sarah Walker, MSHA, CDVS
Manager, Volunteer Services
Holy Cross Health
Direct: 301-754-7306 (no text)
Electrician Apprenticeship for graduation seniors or ones who have graduated already (if you know a former student)
Must meet the following criteria:
18 yrs of age
Driver license
Vehicle to drive to and from work
High school diploma or ged
Social security card
Birth certificate
Pass a drug test
get up at 3:30 am
Next class starts July 15 at University of Shady Grove
For current Juniors: Applications now open
Must have social security, drivers license and only 2-3 classes to take senior year.
Certified Apartment Maintenance -
Clark Construction
Sincerely,
Brenda Barbari Lopez
Teacher:
Internship/Apprenticeship Coordinator
Business
Hospitality
Career and College Readiness
Clark Construction Apprenticeship
Target Group: Current Juniors.
Deadline: May 11th (Strict: No extensions).
Focus: Preparing application documents immediately.
Apartment Maintenance: Applications now open for current juniors.
Electrical and Construction apprenticeships for graduating seniors.
The Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Application is now live!
Next Application Deadline: April 1. Apply as a Member or Partner, or nominate a Member today!
Service Apprenticeships for seniors: For young adults (ages 18–24).
Pay: At least $15/hour.
Bonus: $6,000 completion award.
Location: Unique to Maryland.
Applications: https://dsci.maryland.gov/members/mcsyo
Free Internship Summer School Class: Applications are now open.
Summer Internship Website: All questions, dates, and information can be found here. Please share with your schools.
Summer Internship Syllabus: Grading policies, dates, requirements.
Summer Internship Registration: Students may not register until they have a placement secured. Interested students should find an internship first, then register.
There will be parent/student interest meetings held via Zoom on Thursday, May 7th, at 4:00 PM or 7:00 PM. These are not mandatory to attend, but a good time for parents and students to come and get their questions answered.
📍 Resources for Students
In-Person Support: See Ms. Lopez in P3.
Weekly Workshops: Career and job search assistance every Thursday during lunch in P3.
Digital Hub for Job Opportunities: Google Classroom (Class code: adeg4mm).
How can I help you?
Resume Building: I can help students draft or polish resumes specifically tailored for construction and maintenance roles.
Cover Letter Templates: I can create templates that highlight their interest in "earning while learning."
Interview Prep: I can generate a list of common apprenticeship interview questions for them to practice during the Thursday lunch sessions.
Job applications: I can help you apply for jobs.
More resources are found on the internship website. https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/einsteininternships/home
Sincerely,
Brenda Barbari Lopez
Teacher:
Internship/Apprenticeship Coordinator
Business
Hospitality
Career and College Readiness
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
We are pleased to announce several paid apprenticeship programs and career readiness support workshops designed to provide an excellent pathway to future career success. These programs offer students the unique opportunity to earn a competitive wage and obtain valuable industry certifications while gaining essential on-the-job experience.
We are currently seeking motivated students interested in high-demand careers within the following fields:
BioTech: Information and application materials available in Room P3.
Apartment Maintenance: Applications are now open via Kuder.
Electrical: Applications are now open via Kuder.
Dental: Applications are now open via Kuder.
Construction: Information and application materials available in Room P3.
Nursing: Information and application materials available in Room P3.
Art on the Block: Information and application materials available in Room P3.
And so much more
Next Steps for Interested Students: For further information or to obtain application materials, please visit Mrs. Lopez directly in Room P3. Students are also encouraged to complete the internship/apprenticeship application to receive emails about more opportunities and to join the program. Application is also if students want to be a student aide in the building, paid or unpaid internships and for an abbreviated schedule. Students in the Academy of Finance, Career and College Readiness, Hospitality, and Computer Science are required to take an internship class as a graduation completer.
Career Support Workshops: Additionally, students are invited to visit Room P3 on Thursdays during lunch for personalized assistance with:
Resume writing and editing
Job search strategies
Professional interviewing skills
Please look for more opportunities on Kuder:
Directions:
Kuder - found on MCPS Clever via student login
Log on to Clever MCPS
Go to Kuder, Nagivator
Go to Explore opportunities
Click All opportunities
Search (opportunities available to the student who is logged in will show up).
Jobs and other opportunities can be found on my website and Google Classroom page:
Google classroom for opportunities
Information sessions:
February 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 350 338 0928
Passcode: lopezclass
+13017158592,,3503380928# US (Washington DC)
February 25, 2026 7 - 8 PM Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 350 338 0928
Passcode: lopezclass
+13017158592,,3503380928# US (Washington DC)
March PTSA Meeting
We look forward to supporting our students as they take these exciting first steps toward their professional futures. Please feel free to email me with questions. brenda_b_lopez@mcpsmd.org
Sincerely,
Brenda Barbari Lopez
Internship/Apprenticeship Coordinator, Business, Hospitality, and Career & College Readiness
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