Job and Gap Year Opportunities

This summer, Camp Invention will be held at West Towson Elementary School on June 22 & 24-26, and we are seeking high school students to serve as Leadership Interns.

This opportunity allows students to:

• Earn up to 40 volunteer hours
• Build confidence and leadership skills
• Mentor and engage with younger students
• Gain hands-on experience in a STEM-focused environment

For more information contact: ckeeney@bcps.org

Baltimore County Fire Department is preparing for its next Probationary Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy, projected to begin in early spring 2027. We are excited to share this opportunity with high school seniors who may be interested in a career in the fire service or emergency medical services.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following by the start of the academy:

• Be 18 years old
• Have a full driver's license (no provisional license)
• Have earned a high school diploma

Students may apply at 17 1/2 years old, but must be 18 by the start of the academy to participate

Application Documentation:

Students will need to upload a brief typed letter in place of their diploma. This letter must include:

• The high school they graduated from
• Their expected graduation date

This letter will serve as temporary documentation until the official diploma is issued.

Average salary: $57,697 - $73,841

The application is open now through May 31st.

Applications are now open for the Baltimore County Summer Youth Employment Program!

The program provides a six-week paid summer work experience for Baltimore County youth ages 14-21. The program is designed to offer real-world job exposure, employability skill development, and financial literacy training through meaningful placements in both public and private sector worksites.

Application dates: January 16-March 16, 2026 (or until spaces are filled) - Program dates: July 6-August 14, 2026

Criteria: Baltimore County residents 14-21 years old (work permit may be required)

Online applications are being accepted for the following positions:

• Administrative
• Automotive Technician
• Building Maintenance Trades
• Cosmetology
• Computers or Computer Software
• Construction
• Education
• Financial Services such as Banking, Investments, or Stocks
• Government
• Grounds Maintenance
• Public Healthcare

Maryland State Police Internship Program is a non-paid mentorship initiative that provides an introductory opportunity to students interested in learning about the administrative and operational functions of our agency. It helps give students direction on what career path they may want to pursue both in the civilian and sworn field.

This program is designed to meet both the academic and career objectives of students while providing useful administrative and operational support services to the Maryland State Police.

The goals of the Student Intern Program are as follows:

• To provide students the opportunity to become familiar with police operations and better understand, through direct experience and training, the complexities of the criminal justice system.
• To foster students' interest in law enforcement careers.
• To assist students interested in pursuing a law enforcement career with the Maryland State Police or other law enforcement agencies prepare for the police officer application process.
• To enable high school, college and graduate school students to earn course credits and gain valuable career-related experience through meaningful and appropriate volunteer work.
• To offer high school students the opportunity to earn community service credits toward graduation.
• To encourage and support a culture of community service among young people and build a foundation of commitment to volunteering.

For more information, or to apply, please check out the website!

The Essex Skypark Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (ESSTEM) Aviation Program provides pilot training to young adults using a combination of classroom didactic and flight simulation programs.

We are a 501.C.3 non-profit organization located in the Fixed Based Operations (FBO) building on the Essex Skypark Airfield, 1401 Diffendall Road, Essex MD 21221.

The training is provided to all young adults at no cost.

The program also serves those that may have had some flight training or have held an FAA Flight Certification in the past and wish to get back into flying and need some refresher training, commonly referred to as “Rusty Pilot Refresher” training.

For further information contact:

COL (Ret Army Aviation) Ronald Shippee

1305 Redbridge Drive

Severn MD 21144

delmarvaftox@proton.me

410-570-9579

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Student Application

Highway Maintenance Worker (Facility Maintenance Technician I)

Emergency Dispatcher

Our Program is designed to prepare High School Graduates to enter the Gray & Son workforce. Starting pay is $17.50.

What will I learn?

If you are selected you will attend 5 days of training where you will learn about Gray & Son, and what is expected of you as an entry level construction worker.

After successful completion of the 5 days of training, you will be placed in a division within our Company. Our divisions include Paving, Utilities, Stone/Concrete, Excavating, Demolition, and Maintenance of Traffic Flagging.

Details

Originally servicing the Baltimore area, Miller has broadened services to reach the Delaware, Southern PA, Northern VA, and D.C. regions. Over the last 32 years, Miller has not only expanded their services geographically, but increased client base and acquired more employees than ever before. Our vision is set on the next 30 years and that begins with finding the right people, today. Our focus is finding the right fit of an individual, regardless of their skills or experience in the field. The training program we have developed here at Miller will prepare even those inexperienced for a successful career at Miller.

Details

The JATC24 is accepting applications year round! All requirements must be met prior to applying for the program. https://jatc24.org/applicants/

For more information please contact the JATC office at 410-247-3313 or email at info@jatc24.org

The Baltimore Electrical JATC sponsors Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Electrical and Telecommunications fields. The application requirements are the same for both programs.

Please view the options, along with the time/salary/benefits of each at https://jatc24.org/multiple-pathways/

We’re looking for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude who have a desire to work for a top-notch company as a heavy equipment or electric power generation technician. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to build a career with a proven leader in the industry! We are hiring at most locations in the Northern VA, Maryland & DC area.

https://www.cartermachinery.com/careers/job-seekers/

Here is information about our apprenticeship program!

Video: https://foundry26.box.com/s/h1zoo94pjuh4p9xz93nsq68zxcxbhlai

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Local opportunities

The Construction Education Academy is a partnership between CCBC and Associated Builders and Contractors. ABC of Greater Baltimore is a leader in the region for construction training.

Sprinkler Fitters are pipefitting specialists in fire protection. We install, repair, and maintain all types of sprinkler systems, including underground piping. While most of this work deals directly with automatic sprinkler systems, we also install and service a wide variety of other specialty fire protection systems. Enclosed is an overview of the UA Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 Apprenticeship Program career training opportunity.

Hiring Ramp Agents

Our Ramp Agents ensure Ground Operations run smoothly and safely by supporting various roles “Below the Wing,” including marshalling planes on the ground, loading/unloading commodities on and off aircraft, and transporting baggage, cargo, and other flight essentials in the outdoor elements. Ramp Agents are problem solvers who enjoy working collaboratively with other Ground Operations Teams to meet flight departure timelines.

Primary requirements are:

· Valid Driver’s License (no learners permits)

· 18 years old at the time of application

· Work Outdoors and able to lift 70lbs repetitively

• (Other requirements as listed in our job posting)

Additional Information: https://careers.southwestair.com/southwest-ramp-agents

On-the-job training program in the Maryland boating industry. Many local employers are looking for young people who are mechanically inclined and eager to learn. This is a training program, so prior experience on boats is great, but not required.

Who is Cummins?

• Largest Independent Diesel Engine Manufacturer in the world
• Diesel and Natural Gas Engines from 2.8 to 95 liters
• Fortune 150 Company with over $20 Billion Annual Revenue
• Founded in 1919 with headquarters in Columbus, Indiana
• Serves 190 Countries around the world
• Over 58,000 Employees

Did You Know?

• Students are eligible to apply during their Senior year
• Following graduation from High School, the student is hired as a fulltime employee with health benefits
• Progressive pay scale tied to US Department of Labor Four Year Apprenticeship Standards
• Hired at a minimum of 60% of Diesel Technician Journey Worker hourly rate
• FREE SnapOn Tool Box/Tools are provided upon program entry with a retail value of $11,500
• NO College Debt to earn the AAS Degree In Diesel/Heavy Truck Technology from one of our three Partner Community Colleges
• NO out of pocket expenses for the apprentice for college travel, hotel and meals
• Detailed application details are included in this video
• Brochure

Working Right. | careers.cummins.com

Maryland Corps/Service Year Option offers a year of professional growth and career exploration where you can earn a living wage, gain new skills, and identify where your talents and purpose intersect, all while serving your community with your fellow Marylanders. This could be an incredible opportunity if you're not quite sure what to do after graduation!! Must be at least 18 years old to serve.

Benefits Explained:​

• Earn at least $15 an hour
• Receive professional development, on the job training, mentoring and time to explore potential career paths for your future.
• Career coaching and job seeking assistance throughout the Service Year, and upon completion of your year of service.
• Members also receive $6,000 that can be paid out as a taxable cash stipend or deposited into a Maryland 529 account toward your future tuition costs.

Verto education helps participants discover themselves and the world around them by making education abroad a foundational and accessible part of your college plan. With Verto and our Academic Provider, the University of New Haven, students can begin college with a study abroad experience, while having the option to gain admission to Verto's 60+ partner colleges (both in the U.S. and abroad!). Verto participants walk away with much more than incredible memories and transferable credits; they gain the confidence, self-awareness, and global perspective needed to thrive in college an in life.

Verto Education locations:

Argentina

Czech Republic

England

Italy

Spain

Some Partner Colleges:

Adelphi University

Baylor University

Binghamton University

Boston University

Duquesne University

Elon University

Gettysburg College

Goucher College

High Point University

James Madison University

Loyola University Maryland

Pace University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Syracuse University

University of Connecticut

University of Pittsburgh

University of San Diego

University of South Carolina

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

William & Mary

Who is eligible to apply?

• A high school senior planning to start college with Verto
• A first-year college student (including second-semester freshman) looking for a study abroad opportunity
• A college student who has earned no more than 30 post-secondary college credits that they intend to transfer to a post-Verto partner institution
• A gap year student who wants an immersive academic travel experience before enrolling in a traditional campus