Youth apprenticeship is good for your career.

• Earn while you learn. Youth apprentices are paid a wage while they learn valuable job skills.

• Discover your dream job. Confirm that the industry you selected is a good fit for you, saving you time and money in pursuing costly higher education or technical training after high school.

• Get a head start. Youth apprentices have an advantage over other candidates when seeking employment after high school, because they develop valuable career skills and a professional network.

• Become more confident. Gain self-assurance by working independently under the tutelage of a mentor.

• Make new friends. Youth apprenticeship programs attract a diverse group of students.

Tech Jobs Rule:

• Is a partnership between the Forrest Center, Patuxent Partnership and NAWCAD

• Is a paid Apprenticeship program

• You will learn from mentors who are leaders in their field.

• You will gain valuable transferable STEM and manufacturing skills.

• You will earn High School Credit. You will be graded on your soft skills and this grade will be factored into your GPA.

• Apprenticeships will take place during the school day. Depending on your program instructor’s recommendation, you may have the option to apprentice in lieu of your final Forrest Center year, or be required to attend your Forrest Center class and apprentice after.

• Forrest Center program completers may participate and apprentice after your daily high school classes.

• Available to Seniors

• May lead to possible full-time employment after successful completion of the apprenticeship program.