Charm City Works is here to empower and uplift Baltimore City residents. You can access job services, free training, free Lyft rides and more. Our range of programs are absolutely free and accessible to everyone in Baltimore. We welcome you to join any that spark your interest.
But that's not all. When you participate in a Charm City Works program, you also unlock access to additional free services. We offer support in behavioral health, legal matters, adult basic education, and financial counseling. Your success is our priority.
You have the opportunity to apply for one program or many, so explore the links below and embark on your journey to a brighter future with Charm City Works!
With over $43 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), our mission is clear: To help Baltimoreans get back on their feet and ensure a fair recovery from the challenges of COVID-19.
Prefer to meet with us in person or online? We can help you find a job, register for programs and connect you to more services! Fill out our virtual assistance form, or visit one of our job centers.
| Program | Description | Interested? Here’s how you learn more and apply. |
| Let’s Ride to Work | Let’s Ride to Work is a rideshare program for adult Baltimore City residents who are newly employed. Eligible participants will receive up to 40 free Lyft rides to and from work. | Go to the Let's Ride to Work page to sign up for your rides! |
| Train Up | Train Up provides Baltimore City residents with free job training and skills essential to Baltimore’s growing industries. Over 15 providers train Baltimore City residents in areas including Commercial Driving, Industrial Sewing Machine Operation, CNA/GNA and much more! | Go to the Train Up page to see all training programs and sign up today! |
| Apprenticeships | Baltimore City residents can apply for apprenticeships in fields including CDL certification, technology and more! Baltimore City employers may receive $2,500 per apprentice to pay for training, wages, or support services. | Residents, go to bit.ly/410apprentice to apply for apprenticeships. Businesses, go to bit.ly/410apprenticeships to learn more about funding. |
| Hire Up | Hire Up is a transitional jobs program for Baltimore City residents. Program participants will receive a job at a city agency or nonprofit for up to 6 months that pays $16 per hour for 35 to 40 hours per week. During those 6 months, we’ll help you with finding a full-time job. Many participants go on to have full-time careers with their temporary employer. | Go to the Hire Up program page to sign up today! |
| Community Job Hubs | Our Job Centers are open for in-person services throughout Baltimore City. No appointment is required. Baltimoreans can find job placement assistance, free financial counseling and credit repair, free training and more! | Go to the MOED Service Locations page to find a location near you. |
| Grads2Careers | Grads2Careers helps Baltimore City Schools graduates connect with free job training and find employment. Training programs are available in a wide variety of fields, including Healthcare, Information Technology, Construction, and many others. | Go to https://bmoreg2c.com/ to learn more and apply today! |
| YouthWorks | Through YouthWorks, teens and young adults ages 14–21 are offered summer positions with private, nonprofit, and city and state government employers throughout Baltimore City. Participants work in a variety of industries and gain workforce readiness and career-specific skills. | Go to bit.ly/joinyouthworks to learn more and apply while applications are open! |
| Mobile Career Navigators | Residents can request to meet mobile career navigators at libraries, coffee shops and other public places around Baltimore City. You choose the location and we come to you! Businesses and organizations can invite mobile career navigators to their events, chapter meetings or locations. Spanish language services are also available. | Residents and businesses, go to the Mobile Career Navigator page to meet with a mobile career navigator today! |