Baltimore City Public Schools

Contact Information

Work Based

Learning Manager

Adenike Akintilo

AAkintilo@bcps.k12.md.us

MSDE Blueprint for
Maryland’s Future

School District

Every school district offers a variety of workforce solutions. Explore the opportunities for apprenticeships in the county below.

Baltimore City
Public Schools

Workforce Board

Workforce Boards offer various incentives and programming. Explore opportunities from the local workforce board below.

Baltimore Workforce
Development Board

Apprenticeship Navigator

MD Department of Labor provides navigators to assist employers through the design and development of apprenticeships in preparation for approval. Meet your navigator below.

MD DoL Navigators

County Summary

Baltimore City is an excellent choice for launching youth apprenticeships due to its diverse and culturally rich environment. The LEA fosters skill development and collaboration between businesses and schools. Baltimore's historical significance adds a unique value to youth apprenticeships, bridging modern work environments with a sense of heritage and community. Home to a range of industries from healthcare to tech to construction, Baltimore offers unmatched opportunities for apprentices to gain valuable, relevant skills. Its many educational institutions partner closely with local businesses for real-world skill development. The city's economic development initiatives and support for workforce training make it an attractive spot for growing businesses. Employers in Baltimore City benefit from a supportive ecosystem aimed at nurturing talent and encouraging long-term economic growth.

MSDE College and Career Pathways

County Apprenticeships

Baltimore City Public Schools provides a range of apprenticeship opportunities, encompassing both traditional and non-traditional pathways. This diversity ensures flexibility for businesses, making apprenticeships feasible across a wide variety of industries.

Some of the current opportunities include: Construction, Efficiency Enterprises, Sinai Hospital, City Schools’ Operations/Facilities, and SHA-MDOT.

Current Career and Technical Education

The comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Baltimore City Public Schools present a strategic avenue for seamlessly building apprenticeship programs. By capitalizing on the infrastructure already in place through CTE programs alongside the LEA, businesses can streamline the development of shared curriculum, optimize available resources, and ensure a unified experience for students.