Youth Apprenticeship - Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP)

Youth apprenticeship is good for business.
 

• Build your workforce. Youth apprenticeship trains workers in the specific skills needed by your company.
• Connect to the talent of the future. Youth apprenticeships are a great way to develop a pipeline of talented, high-skilled workers to help your business grow.
• Contribute to your bottom line. You will see a noticeable contribution to your bottom line through these highly productive and motivated employees.
• Make your workplace safer. A well-trained workforce may reduce worker compensation costs.
• Plan for employee succession. Youth apprenticeships help you successfully facilitate the transfer of knowledge from experienced employees to new recruits.

 

Employer Success Stories

Youth apprenticeship is good for your career.

• Earn while you learn. Youth apprentices are paid a wage while they learn valuable job skills.
• Discover your dream job. Confirm that the industry you selected is a good fit for you, saving you time and money in pursuing costly higher education or technical training after high school.
• Get a head start. Youth apprentices have an advantage over other candidates when seeking employment after high school, because they develop valuable career skills and a professional network.
• Become more confident. Gain self-assurance by working independently under the tutelage of a mentor.
• Make new friends. Youth apprenticeship programs attract a diverse group of students.

Student Success Stories