• A paid WBL experience with an employer for Grade 11 and 12 students 

• Students must be paid at least minimum wage. 

• A credit bearing course of study that can be a high school completer and earns industry certification

• 450 paid hours at an employer. 1 credit of related instruction. 

• Youth Apprenticeships can lead to Registered Apprenticeships

• All apprenticeship opportunities are authorized by the MD department of Labor.

Students who are going to have an apprenticeship will need to obtain apprenticeship codes from your counselor even if you have not yet started with an employer. Students can leave the building, but should be engaged in related instruction (studying for a technical class, practicing a skill) in order to earn those credits. 

Grades for apprenticeship students are based on the electronic portfolio which includes assignments for related instruction given when they were not with an employer, evaluations from the employer and assessments from related instruction. You may view the MCPS Apprenticeship page as this will also have information regarding Apprenticeships within MCPS.

Students interested in an Apprenticeship Opportunity for 2026-2027, please inquire in room 1201, many Apprenticeship applications will be opening soon.

See below for opportunities to earn industry training and potential pay for some great careers!

Along with Internship opportunities, Wheaton also offers Apprenticeship opportunities. These opportunities allow you to be paid, work on obtaining a license to work in the state of Maryland, and allow you to graduate from high school with a workable trade in order to pursue more opportunities upon graduation.

For example, the IECC Electrical Apprenticeship (Sign Ups for 2026 are currently closed, but will reopen in the Spring/Summer of 2026) program will allow you to learn and work during the school day, earn a wage and then graduate with the skills needed to test and obtain a Electrical Journeyman License in the state of Maryland. From there, you can obtain work and possibly continue to pursue an education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Many Apprenticeship Opportunities are opening soon. Inquire in room 1201 or keep track here for more information. Sign Up starting May 1st, 2026. Register with your counselor during scheduling meeting for 2026-2027 school year.