Maryland Pays Six High Schoolers for Trade Training
The pilot program places students from Baltimore and Carroll County in government construction and maintenance roles.
By Julian Schulz ·
Six Maryland high school students will start paid internships in the skilled trades this month. The program provides direct work experience for technical students in construction and government maintenance sectors.
Three participants come from Carver Vocational-Technical High School in Baltimore. The other three attend the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. These students will work alongside mentors from the Maryland Department of General Services.
Interns will rotate through specific technical fields. The curriculum covers construction management, engineering, design, and HVAC maintenance. They will also learn capital planning. The state will assign these students to work sites in Carroll County and the Baltimore region.
The program includes resume building support and networking opportunities. State officials described the initiative as a pathway for students interested in trade careers. They stated the goal is to develop a workforce for Maryland infrastructure projects.
The Department of General Services will collect feedback from students and mentors. Officials plan to adjust the pilot based on this input. The state intends to expand the program in coming years after this initial phase.
Source: WMAR-TV
