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National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration to showcase the opportunities that apprenticeship offers for workers to develop the workplace experience and skills employers value. The ninth annual NAW will take place on November 13-19, 2023, at hundreds of events across the country.

These events give leaders in business, labor, education and other critical industries the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs, apprentices, and facilities to career seekers in their local communities.

Find out what a corrections officer, a graphic artist, and a surgical technician have to do with Registered Apprenticeship.

Find out what a plumber, firefighter, and HVAC technician have to do with Registered Apprenticeship.

Find out what a police officer, computer programmer, and electrician have to do with Registered Apprenticeship.

Learn more about the many non-traditional occupations available through Registered Apprenticeships

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Governor's Proclamation

2023 Maryland Apprenticeship Awards

Would you like to see an organization, Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor, Registered Apprentice Mentor, Registered Apprentice or Youth Apprentice receive recognition for excellence? The Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) is holding the third annual Maryland Apprenticeship Awards to recognize exemplary participants in Maryland apprenticeships and to highlight apprenticeship as an outstanding workforce development model.

Awardees will be announced during National Apprenticeship Week.

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Download the schedule.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Event Title: National Apprenticeship Week Job Fair
Public or Private: Open to the Public
Location: Randallstown American Job Center, 3637 Offutt Road, Randallstown, MD
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Host: Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development

Point of Contact for More Information: Apprenticeship Navigator Faith Ramsburg | 443-686-2375

Event Title: Capital Region Apprenticeship Convening and Tour
Public or Private: Public, Registration required by November 3
Location: Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, Maryland 20721
Time: Convening, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Tour, 1:00 – 3 PM
Host: Employ Prince George’s

Point of Contact for More Information: Lakita Green Manager, Apprenticeship Innovation Program | 240-721-0956

Event Title: IBSS Virtual National Apprenticeship Week Celebration!
Public or Private: Private (by invitation)
Location: Event Video Call Link or dial: (US) +1 408-883-7809‬ PIN: ‪520 989 212‬# More phone numbers
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Host: IBSS

Point of Contact for More Information: Email

Event Title:Youth Apprenticeship Event for Service Providers
Public or Private: Public event for organizations supporting youth
Location: Columbia Workforce Center – 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive – Suite D, Columbia, MD 21046
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
To Register: Online Registration or MWE Event ID#102340
Host: The Howard County Office of Workforce Development

Point of Contact for More Information: Dolly Bermudez | 410 313 1065 Email
Website: Howard County Workforce Development

Event Title: Apprenticeship Ready Workshop
Public or Private: Public
Location: Virtual Workshop
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Host: Employ Prince George's

Point of Contact for More Information: Lakita Green Manager, Apprenticeship Innovation Program | 240-721-0956

Event Title: Employer Information Session on Youth Apprenticeship
Public or Private: Private (by invitation)
Location: Montgomery College, Rockville campus
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Host: Montgomery County Public Schools, WorkSource Montgomery, and MDOL MATP

Point of Contact for More Information: Shawn Krasa, Supervisor, Work Based Learning, Montgomery County Public Schools, 240-801-0919

Event Title: County Executive Business Roundtable
Public or Private: All students, families, teachers, counselors, administration, and employers are welcome to attend.
Location: Anne Arundel County Career Center, 613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Host: Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, Inc.

Point of Contact for More Information: AAWDC Apprenticeship Manager Karl Kushinsky

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Event Title: Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council
Public or Private: Open to the Public
Location: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 2701 W. Patapsco Avel, Baltimore, MD
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Host: IBEW

Point of Contact for More Information: Apprenticeship Navigator Faith Ramsburg | 443-686-2375

Event Title: Apprenticeship Discovery and Pursuit Workshop
Public or Private: Public
Location: Virtual Workshop
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Host: Employ Prince George’s

Point of Contact for More Information: Lakita Green Manager, Apprenticeship Innovation Program | 240-721-0956

Event Title: Apprenticeship Bash
Public or Private: All students, families, teachers, counselors, administration, and employers are welcome to attend.
Location: South Hagerstown High School 1101 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Host: Washington County Public Schools

RSVP: Please RSVP for Apprenticeship Bash
Point of Contact for More Information: Apprenticeship Navigator Siona Escoto | 301-766-2951

Event Title: Apprenticeship: Pathway to Prosperity
Public or Private: Parents and students are invited to attend to learn more about high school apprenticeship and meet business partners of the Anne Arundel County Public School System.
Location: Carol S. Parham Building, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Host: Anne Arundel County Public School System

Point of Contact for More Information: AACPS Manager, Work Based Learning/Career & Technical Education Kelly Stutzman

Event Title: Apprenticeship Maryland Information Session
Public or Private: Public
Location: 10920 Clarksville Pike, Columbia, Maryland 21044
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Host: Howard County Public Schools

Point of Contact for More Information: Stephanie Discepolo

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Event Title: Tapping into Untapped Talent! Apprenticeship Event for Businesses
Public or Private: Public event for Businesses
Location: Columbia Workforce Center – 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive – Suite D, Columbia, MD. 21046
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
To Register: Online Registration or MWE Event ID#102342
Host: The Howard County Office of Workforce Development

Point of Contact for More Information: Dolly Bermudez | 410-313-1065
Website: Howard County Workforce Development

Event Title: Mid-Atlantic Carpenters’ Training Centers Open House
Public or Private: Public
Location: 8510 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
Time: 9:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Host: Mid-Atlantic Carpenters Training Centers

Point of Contact for More Information: Gail McFadden

Event Title: Upper Shore Manufacturing Consortium
Public or Private: Public, RSVP to Register
Location: Chesapeake College, Health Professions and Athletics Center (HPAC) Room 127, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD 21679
Time: 9 – 11:30 AM
Host: Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board

Point of Contact for More Information: Bob Zimberoff

Event Title: Apprenticeship Interviewing 101
Public or Private: Public
Location: Virtual Workshop
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Host: Employ Prince George’s

Point of Contact for More Information: Lakita Green Manager, Apprenticeship Innovation Program | 240-721-0956

Event Title: Apprenticeship Job Fair for Youth
Public or Private: Event is open to Montgomery County Public Schools students in intern programs, juniors and seniors, students' parents and caregivers
Location: Montgomery College, Rockville campus
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Host: WorkSource Montgomery and Montgomery College Public Schools

Point of Contact for More Information: Mona Tinaza, WorkSource Montgomery, (240) 468-7265

Event Title: GSK National Apprenticeship Webinar
Public or Private: Open to the Public
Location: Online. Join Webinar 1 | Join Webinar 2
Time: Webinar #1 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EST, Webinar #2, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. EST
Host: GSK

Point of Contact for More Information: Mackenzie Day

Event Title: Registered Apprenticeship Job Fair
Public or Private: Public
Location: Montgomery College Rockville Campus
Date: Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Host: WorkSource Montgomery and MDOL

Point of Contact for More Information: Mona Tinaza or by phone (240) 468-7265

Event Title: Howard Community College Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Panel and Lunch
Public or Private: Private (by invitation)
Location: Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Host: Howard Community College Division of Workforce, Career & Community Education

Point of Contact for More Information: Melissa Smith | 443-518-3012
Website: Howard Community College Apprenticeships & Trade Occupations

Event Title: Capital Region Apprenticeship Open House Job and Resource Fair
Public or Private: Public, Online Registration
Location: 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 140, Largo MD, 20774
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Host: Employ Prince George's

Point of Contact for More Information: Lakita Green Manager, Apprenticeship Innovation Program | 240-721-0956

Event Title: Patapsco High School AMP Signing
Public or Private: By Invitation Only
Location: 8100 Wise Ave., Dundalk, MD
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Host: Patapsco High School AMP Program

Point of Contact for More Information: Delana Shifflett

Event Title: Baltimore County Apprenticeship Employer Appreciation Event
Public or Private: By Invitation Only
Location: StarTUP at the Armory 07 Washington Ave Towson, MD 21204
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Host: Patapsco High School AMP Program

Point of Contact for More Information: Coordinator for Career and Technical Education Mike Grubbs | Supervisor, School to Career Transition Alicia Fales

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Event Title: AMP Business Breakfast
Public or Private: By Invitation Only
Location: TUNE (Towson University in Northeastern Maryland), 510 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Host: Harford County Public Schools

Point of Contact for More Information: Matt Johnstone

Event Title: Apprenticeship 101 for Business
Public or Private: This event is for the members of local Chambers of Commerce including: Greater Crofton, Central Maryland Chamber, Northern Anne Arundel County, Greater Severna Park and Arnold, and Southern Anne Arundel.
Location: Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, 7556 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Host: Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, Inc.

Point of Contact for More Information: AAWDC Apprenticeship Manager Karl Kushinsky

Event Title: 2023 Maryland Apprenticeship Awards
Public or Private: By Invitation Only
Location: Sheraton Towson, 903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Host: Maryland Department of Labor

Point of Contact for More Information: Program Manager Logan Dean

Event Title: Apprenticeship Businesses and Employers Next Steps
Public or Private: Public
Location: Virtual Event
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Host: Employ Prince George’s

Point of Contact for More Information: Lakita Green Manager, Apprenticeship Innovation Program | 240-721-0956

Event Title: NAW Employer Open House
Public or Private: By Invitation Only
Location: 9315 Largo Drive West, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Host: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99 Joint Apprenticeship Committee

Point of Contact for More Information: Training Coordinator Mark Brandt

Event Title: Electrical Apprenticeship Open House
Public or Private: Public
Location: Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Edgewood Hall, Room 132, Bel Air, Maryland 21025
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Host: The Harford County Electrical Contractors Association and Apprenticeship Program

Point of Contact for More Information: JeanMarie Makres | 443-412-2800

Event Title: Apprenticeship Career Fair
Public or Private: Public
Location: Anne Arundel County Career Center, 613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Host: Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, Inc.
Registration: Opportunity Seekers can register online. Businesses with active apprenticeship programs can contact Karl Kushinsky at apprenticeship@aawdc.org to participate.

Point of Contact for More Information: AAWDC Apprenticeship Manager Karl Kushinsky

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Event Title: Youth Apprenticeship Council Meeting
Public or Private: Private (by invitation)
Location: 3751 Freestate Drive, Laurel MD 20723
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Host: IEC Chesapeake and MD Labor

Point of Contact for More Information: Paula Bahler | 301-317-5835

Event Title: Prince George’s County Public Schools Career and Technology Education Youth Apprenticeship Providers Forum
Public or Private: Private
Location: MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Host: Prince George’s County Public Schools

Point of Contact for More Information: PGCPS CTE Business Liaison Tara Williams | 240-491-2929

Event Title: IEC Chesapeake & MD DOL Youth Apprenticeship Celebration
Public or Private: By Invitation Only
Location: 3751 Freestate Drive, Laurel MD 20723
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Host: IEC Chesapeake and MATP

Point of Contact for More Information: Paula Bahler | 301.317-5835

Event Title: NAW 2023 Open House
Public or Private: Open to the Public
Location: James C. Spencer Training Facility
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Host: Plumbers Local 5's JATC

Event Title: Connecting Contractors and Students to Technology
Public or Private: Open to the Public
Location: Baltimore JATC, 2699 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Host: Maryland Chapter NECA, IBEW Local 24, and ELECTRI International

Point of Contact for More Information: Carmen F. Voso, Business Agent | Office - 410-247-5511 | Cell - 443-462-2568

Event Title: Pohanka Automotive Group - Apprenticeship Partners Tour
Public or Private: Private, By Invitation Only
Location: 2010 N Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Host: Pohanka Automotive Group

Point of Contact for More Information: David White

Event Title: Maryland Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Apprentice Meeting & NAW Celebration
Public or Private: Private
Location: 901 Dulaney Valley Road Suite 800, Towson, MD 21204
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Host: Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Point of Contact for More Information: Joanne Fiore and Scott Kellam

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