SOMD 2030 Workforce Development

ARE YOU A COMPANY THAT WANTS TO HOST A HIGH SCHOOL APPRENTICE OR COLLEGE INTERN? DO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPARK! ST. MARY’S COUNTY STUDENT CAREER AWARENESS FAIR ON MARCH 30?
We are seeking companies that want to host high school apprentices and/or college interns. The grant awarded by NAWCAD provides seed funding to get students into jobs in the STEM pipeline.

• High school apprentices will work 450 hours during the academic year (mid-June 2023 through May 1, 2024).
• College interns will participate in an 8-week summer internship program (30 hours/week) from June 12, 2023 – August 4, 2023.
• College interns are hired by TPP and paid by funding provided to SOMD 2030 ($17/hour).
• Interns and apprentices must have mentors/supervisors that are in the department they are working in, not HR or Talent Acquisition Group. Most importantly, they must have meaningful work.
• Please note – Students participating in AMP/Tech Jobs Rule are primarily under 18 years of age and will require special permission to access NAS Pax River and WOLF – Webster Outlying Field.

CLICK HERE TO CREATE A COMPANY PROFILE TO HOST COLLEGE INTERNS.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT  & SIGN UP TO HAVE A BOOTH AT THE SPARK! ST. MARY’S COUNTY STUDENT CAREER AWARENESS FAIR ON MARCH 30!

• Valuable experience for 8 weeks during the summer
• Earn money while learning sought-after skills ($17/hour)
• Potentially earn college credit for internship hours completed (eligibility depends on school requirements)
• Learn from mentors who are leaders in the field and their companies
• Network and make connections to local industry and government agencies in southern MD
• Participate in recruiting, educational, and social events for intern cohort
• Meet, connect, and grow with other college intern participants

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP.

• NOTE: for St. Mary’s County -Dr.  James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center students ONLY (until program is expanded)
• Complete an apprenticeship in a high-demand career field while earning credits toward a HS diploma (must complete 450 hours)
  Earn money while learning sought-after skills
• Connection to Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) and Tech Jobs Rule (TJR) – companies are vetted and approved by MD Department of Labor
• Participate in job-recruiting events hosted for students

Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair
Thursday, March 30  |  8am – 2pm
USMSM SMART Building

>>>Spark students’ interest in career opportunities available in Southern MD!
>>>Participate in the inaugural Spark!: Student Career Awareness Fair and showcase jobs/career paths that students can consider for their future.

SEEKING COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAIR.

• By registering, companies agree to have interactive, hands-on, demonstrative booths. The more students can actively participate, the better!)
• This is NOT a job fair with recruiters handing out job postings. We want students to have an engaging experience, while learning about potential careers, to include understanding the path required to get there!

MORE DETAILS & COMPANY SIGN-UP here

• Spark! Student career awareness fair for 10th & 11th graders – March 30th at USMSM SMART Building
• School trips to NAS Patuxent River, SMART Building and MATRIX Lab at USMSM, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, AeroPark Innovation District
• Participate in Youth in Aviation program
• Summer camps and more!

• Cyber certificate programs
• Business/finance certificates