Workshops and Opportunities


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Youth Apprenticeship Program

PGCPS recently introduced the Youth Apprenticeship Program, a new first-in-state initiative offering high school students hands-on career and technical education and paid training to prepare them for high-demand careers!

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There are still spots available in Marist's Summer 2019 Pre-College Programs!

What is Marist Summer Pre-College?

- An academic program offered to rising high school juniors and seniors

- 19 different courses offered on our Poughkeepsie campus

- 2 commuter-based courses offered at Marist's NYC Executive Center

- 2 or 4 week options available

- Students will earn 3 to 6 transferable college credits

Students can get a head start on college and benefit from the following:

- Collaborative learning environment

- Meeting like-minded students from around the world

- Small classroom setting led by Marist faculty

Have your interested students apply today to secure their spot in the 2019 Marist Summer Pre-College Program!

For more information, including a list of programs, visitwww.marist.edu/precollege.


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Exelon STEM Innovation Leadership Academy

Sunday, July 14th to Friday, July 19th

University of Maryland at College Park


Interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math?

Come participate in a free program designed for young women interested in STEM!

A week long, residential leadership program at University of Maryland where young women learn about the energy industry in fun and interactive ways, including field trips, hands on activities, small group discussions with women leaders from across the region, leadership development training, and an energy challenge with some great prizes for winning projects! Each participant will receive an iPad to use for Academy activities and to take home at the end of the week.


Who should apply?

Young women currently in 10th or 11th grade.

* Learn more and apply, go to www.Exelonstemacademy.org.

* All applications are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 22nd.

* An orientation will be hosted on May 18th for all accepted participants.


Please contact Rebecca Lamb at rlamb@need.org with any questions

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Howard University Summer Programs for High School Students

Awesome residential programs at Howard University. Include the following:

Accounting Career Awareness Program

Computer Information Systems

Actuarial Program

Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program

Use the link below:

https://bschool.howard.edu/student-affairs/summer-programs/

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Jobs for Teens

Jobs For Teens


State of Maryland

http://www.maryland.gov/pages/jobs.aspx - State of Maryland job resources

http://jobaps.com/MD/ - State of Maryland job openings

Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)

http://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/jobseekersHome.aspx -Maryland information for job seekers

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations (DLLR)

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/approcc/ -Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/earn/ - Information on Earn Maryland, the state’s new workplace training initiative. Scroll down the page to subscribe to job opening listings.


Maryland Workplace Exchange

https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx -Maryland Workplace Exchange has information on creating a resume, education and training and a one-stop career center. Additionally, there is a section on summer jobs, cyber security jobs, green jobs and others. You can also sign up for a service which will send you job openings as they are posted.

https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/ -Maryland Workforce Career Resources. Scroll to the bottom to download an app for your phone with updates on job listing.

http://www.dllr.maryland.gov/EMPLOYMENT/WDUEG.PDF - The Maryland Workforce Exchange’s Ultimate Employment Guide

Other Resources

https://www.marylandjobnetwork.com/?gclid=CNnqv4Ckvb4CFc9xOgodnBUAaQ

Listing of job and internship opening, also information about career fairs. https://ejobs.umd.edu/ - University of Maryland Job Listings

https://dccentralkitchen.org/enroll/ - provides a free food industry career training program for adults facing high barriers to employment.

https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps - public service jobs providing pathways to opportunities for young people entering the workforce.

https://marylandwbc.org/ - Maryland Woman’s Business Center provides free workshops and training to woman looking to build businesses.

http://thetrainingsource.org/ - non-profit training and employment placement assistance organization

http://www.peopleready.com/resources - specializes in helping people (including ex-offenders) find general labor jobs


Prince George’s County

http://dllr.state.md.us/county/pg/ -Prince George’s County One Stop Career Information Center

http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1818/Employment Information on job openings in Prince George’s County and how to apply.

http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/614/Apply-for-a-Position - The Prince George’s County Youth @Work/Youth Summer Enrichment Program

http://www.pgcedc.com/workforce-services - The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation Workforce Services for adults and youth

http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/437/Civilian -The Prince George’s County Police Departments hires police officers and civilian workers as well as provides internships.

https://pgcc.peopleadmin.com/ - Career opportunities at Prince George’s Community College

https://mgmresorts.skillsmart.us/ - MGM Resorts job information

http://www.princegeorgesworkforce.org/ - The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation offers a variety of services, training and job listing.


Federal Job Information

https://www.usajobs.gov/ -Federal job search site

https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page -Provides information on how to apply and get additional information on federal jobs

http://www.greenjobsearch.org/ -A directory of green job websites

Letter to Students.pdf

Class of 2021: University of Maryland

Talent Search Program