Youth Apprenticeship, a.k.a. Apprenticeship Maryland Program
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) offers a youth apprenticeship for students aged 16 and older, aimed at providing sustainable employment and further education opportunities in manufacturing, STEM fields, and various CTE Career Clusters.Youth apprenticeships can be offered in any apprenticeable occupation even if it is outside of typical CTE career clusters. The program structure includes:
- Apprentice starts in the summer or fall of their junior or senior year
- Apprentice completes at least 450 hours of work-based training
- In partnership with their school, apprentice receives at least one year of job related instruction
Why Youth?
- High schoolers are already working demanding jobs
- Compete against other industries that hire under 18
- Opportunity to foundationally train apprentice to your workplace standards
- Potential for creating a fast-track for development from apprentice to seasoned professional
- Influence student career decisions before graduation
Future Thinkers Hire Youth
Here is what some of our world's most successful business leaders believe about youth in the workplace.
- "Their ability to think differently and push boundaries fuels our commitment to creating products that enrich people's lives." - Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc.
- "Amazon recognizes that young professionals are the architects of the future." - Jeff Bezos, Founder and Executive Chairman of Amazon.
- "Microsoft believes in the power of diversity, and that includes embracing the fresh perspectives and digital fluency that young hires bring to our team." - Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.
- "Their passion for scientific discovery and technological expertise contribute to our mission of delivering breakthrough medicines and vaccines." - Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer Inc.
Blueprint For MD's Future
The Blueprint sets a goal for 45% of high school graduates to complete an apprenticeship or earn an industry-recognized credential (IRC) by the 2030-2031 school year. The ambitious goal of the state’s high school students participating in apprenticeships indicates the priority of this initiative and the immense benefits to students and employers.
Apprenticeship programs enable students to engage in robust on-the-job training and classroom instruction while achieving competency, resulting in a credential in their chosen industry.
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