National Apprenticeship Week 2023 - Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP)
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
Get a fresh start in your career with Registered Apprenticeship!
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
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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