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Educators play a significant and important role in the development of young people. Apprenticeships are a tool to help any student develop career-ready skills and pathways to success after graduation. After all, in addition to developing great students, we all want the legacy of education to develop individuals with the ability to live their full potential.

High School Apprenticeships require a partnership between the student, employer, family, and school professionals. There are also multiple government agencies playing a role in development, implementation, and oversight. The process is complex and has many touchpoints.

Each Local Education Agency (LEA) has a team of professionals dedicated to the successful implementation of High School Apprenticeships and meeting the Maryland Blueprint goals.

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Maryland K-12 Professionals

All who work in the education system have the power to impact the journey of young people. Apprenticeships combine traditional education with life preparedness to build promising futures.

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College & Post-Secondary Professionals

Related Instruction is a primary component to all apprenticeships and planning post-secondary connectivity to all education programs is key for promising futures.

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College & Career Readiness Team Members

Those already working in the world of high school apprenticeships understand the power of the programs. MAC is here to help.

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Who Should Consider?

College bound? Military? Other post-secondary programs?

High school apprenticeships can jumpstart a student’s professional journey, regardless of the pathway.
Early Exposure: Experience in a real-world work environment before high school graduation. Get their foot in the door early, and they’ll be one step ahead of the game.
Stand Out: In a competitive job market, every advantage counts! With early work experience under their belt, they'll stand out from the crowd and be strong candidates to potential employers.
Build Your Network: It's not just about what they know, but who they know. High school apprenticeships expand professional networks, opening doors to valuable mentorship opportunities and references.
Boost Confidence: Build hands-on experience and confidence in their abilities. Exploring professional options and gaining assurance that their education and experience is leading to a fulfilling and exciting career.
Discover Youth Apprenticeships that conclude by graduation, or explore School to Apprenticeships programs that continue after graduation. Many of these programs also offer college credit, allowing students to gain valuable experience while investing in their future education.

Unsure about their path after graduation?

Did you know there's an apprenticeship suited to almost every interest out there? Whether a student’s passion lies in technology, healthcare, construction, business, or something completely unique, there's an opportunity waiting for them to explore.

And here's the best part – they’ll learn by doing. Apprenticeships are rooted in experiential learning, which means they’re not confined to classroom theory. Instead, they’ll be out in the real world, gaining industry-valued skills while earning an income.

Imagine your students designing websites, helping patients in a hospital, building sports arenas, or even learning the ropes of entrepreneurship – all while getting paid! Investing in their professional prowess without delaying making an income and gaining real-world experience until after college.

Ready to join the working world?

Joining an apprenticeship means diving straight into hands-on learning and earning money while developing professional skills. It's an immediate entrance into a well-paying career.
Apprenticeships offer flexibility and immediate job readiness in a variety of industries, a way for your students to gain perspective into what they value in a career. They will also build valuable connections that are useful for finding future opportunities.
 
Apprenticeships have been around since 1563; earning while you learn is a proven pathway to a fulfilling, well-paying career.

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