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Career Exploration
Career Exploration
is an opportunity to research interest and passion to provide a road- map filled with options. Explore some of these sites.
Thomas Edison School of Technology
O-Net Occupational Research (Career Exploration)
Your tool for career exploration and job analysis!
The Outlook Handbook (OOH) can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
ASVAB Practice Tests (Free)
has been training America’s workforce for nearly 75 years, and our career-focused programs will help students learn the skills they need to put their potential to work in fields like:
Auto Technology (14,000 jobs projected by 2026)
Electrical & Electronic Systems Technology (15,000 jobs projected by 2026)
HVAC (6,000 jobs projected by 2026)
Welding (2,600 jobs projected by 2026)
Culinary Arts (25,000 jobs projected by 2026)
International Baking & Pastry (25,000 jobs projected by 2026)
Is a training program for income low individuals between the ages of 16-24 . They provide Career Technical Training (CTT) in a variety of areas, the opportunity to earn a GED or HSD if you do not have one, Career counseling and assistance with job placement after graduation
Eligibility to Apply
Eligibility to Apply
If you are:
A highly motivated and responsible student;
age 16 or older;
a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an MCPS high school;
in possession of a Social Security number, and
able to transport yourself to and from work,
You should consider applying for a Youth Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship information
Apprenticeship information
According to the State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, "an apprenticeship program allows an employee to earn a salary while learning necessary skills to succeed in a high-demand career. Employed from day one of the apprenticeship, apprentices receive on-the-job training and job-related instruction. Apprenticeship programs extend the unique opportunity of preparing workers for careers while simultaneously meeting employers’ needs for a highly-skilled, highly-trained workforce." For more information, see the State of Maryland DLLR's Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Brochure.
Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) - Find apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs.
Mid-Atlantic Sheet Metal Industry (ChooseBigger.com) - min 18 years old; must be able to obtain a security clearance; final selection contingent on ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
NABTU.org - North America's Building Trades Union apprenticeship & training page.
Association of Air Conditioning Professionals (AACP) - min 18 years old; high school diploma or G.E.D. required; applicants must apply his/herself industriously in learning the HVACR trade.
Eastern Atlantic State
GSK’s Apprentice Program a 2-4-year long program that provides students with the opportunity to jumpstart their career while pursuing a college education.
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Chesapeake Apprenticeship Programs - applicants must have the following: have graduated high school or earned their GED; have a valid State Driver's License; internet access and a valid email address; be able to pass a basic Math and Reading Assessment; be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
Electricians & Telecommunications Technicians (Local 26 IBEW - NECA) - min 18 years old; high school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a passing grade in Algebra 1 or G.E.D. equivalent; must take an aptitude test.
American Line Builders (IBEW - NECA) - min 18 years old; high school diploma or G.E.D.; must have a passing grade in Algebra 1 or G.E.D. equivalent; submit a copy of Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes or copy of Valid Driver’s License along with a Copy of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License Temporary Permit with air brakes.
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (Local 1 - MD, VA, & DC) - min age 17; preferably a high school graduate or G.E.D.; must be physically able to perform the work of the trade on a regular workweek schedule; have a valid State Driver's License & reliable transportation; must have a Social Security card.
Plasterers & Cement Masons (Local 891) - must be at least 18 years of age; 11th grade education or equivalent; have reliable transportation; be in good physical condition.
Mid-Atlantic Carpenters' Training Centers (MACTC) - min 18 years old; high school diploma or G.E.D. required; eligible to work legally in the U.S.; must be physically able to perform the work of the trade; must pass a substance abuse screening; may require a medical examination.
Plumbers & Gasfitters (Local 5) - min 18 years old; high school diploma or G.E.D. required; final selection contingent on ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Mozer Works, Inc. - looking to hire apprentices in window/door restoration; apply if you’re interested in a trade that combines fine carpentry, glazing, and painting; to apply, email your resume by clicking the link.
Summer Apprenticeships
Summer Apprenticeships
Office of Naval Research Science and Engineering Apprentice Program - (application opens Aug 1 , 2020) U.S. Citizenship required; rising 10th - 12th graders; must be 16 years old (15 at some labs, check website for details); $3,500 stipend for new students, $4,000 for returning; SEAP places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science and mathematics as apprentices in DoN laboratories for eight weeks during the summer. These students work with scientists and engineers who act as mentors. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest, thus encouraging them to pursue careers in science and engineering.
Army Educational Outreach Programs - AEOP Apprenticeships provide a unique opportunity for high school and undergraduate students to conduct real-world, Army-sponsored research alongside practicing scientists and engineers in world-class facilities (see below for specific programs).
The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) - (application open Nov 1 - Feb 28, 2020) matches practicing DoD scientists with talented high school students creating a direct mentor-student relationship that provides students with training that is unparalleled at most high schools. SEAP participants receive first-hand research experience and exposure to Department of Defense laboratories. SEAP fosters desire in its participants to pursue further training and careers in STEM.
Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) - (application open Nov 1 - Feb 28, 2020) a summer STEM program that places talented high school students, from groups historically under-represented and underserved in STEM, in research apprenticeships at area colleges and universities. REAP apprentices work under the direct supervision of a mentor on a hands-on research project. REAP apprentices are exposed to the real world of research, they gain valuable mentorship, and they learn about education and career opportunities in STEM. REAP apprenticeships are 5-8 weeks in length (minimum of 200 hours) and apprentices receive a stipend.
The High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) - (application open Jan 2 - Feb 28, 2020) provides current high school juniors and seniors with an authentic science and engineering research experience alongside university researchers sponsored by the Army Research Office. Though this commuter program students will develop skills in Army critical science and engineering research areas in a university lab setting to prepare them for the next steps of their educational and professional career.
United States Department of Labor
Montgomery County Public Schools Apprenticeship Information
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