We work with local groups that help young people aged 17-24 get ready for jobs. The programs below offer a space for young people to learn life and job skills, training, and career development.
These award-winning programs are funded by the federal Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth grant.
In-School Programs
Career Clubs at some Baltimore City high schools help high school seniors with job training, paid internships, and jobs after graduation. Contact: Darrell White; 410-396-7454; 101 West 24th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
America Works of Maryland, Inc. helps with skills training and starting a career. Contact: Trinity Cook; 410-625-9675; 1 North Charles Street, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21201
Urban Alliance helps kids get their high school diploma and offers professional training and paid internships in business services. Contact: Kylie Stewart; 410-366-5780; 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2100, Baltimore, MD 21211
Out-of-School Programs Bon Secours Community Works Health Career Training Out-of-School gives youth a chance to partner with IT Works Learning Center. They will receive CNA/GNA training, certification, and job placement and attend the Pathway to Success training. Email Melanice Aiken; 410-801-5100; 31 S. Payson Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Catholic Charities Level Up offers job opportunities in the following industries: Automotive Technician Training and Childcare (with Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore) Email Mark Saunders; 677-600-3541; 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Civic Works/Youth Build helps young adults finish high school. They also give on-site construction training that provides housing for low-income families. Students will earn the Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training Certification (HBI-PACT). They will also receive OSHA and Sherwin Williams painter certifications. Apprenticeship programs and job opportunities will also be available. Email Kenisha Jenkins Lee; 410-366-8533; 2701 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213
Healthcare Careers Alliance offers the chance to train for careers in healthcare. Email Charles Milburn; 443-955-7536; 5607 Metro Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215
Intersection of Change Strength to Love II’s Thrive Workforce Development Program will offer certifications in Construction Pre-Apprenticeship, Warehouse Logistics, and Customer Service. The program offers workforce development, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Training will be available in Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (8.5 weeks), Warehouse Logistics (6 weeks), and Customer Service (10 weeks). Email Marlene Clarke; 410-728-2227; 1947 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
National Center on Institutions & Alternatives will offer training and jobs in the areas of automotive repair, HVAC, commercial driving (CDL-Class B), and piloting a drone. Email Eric Brown; 443-780-1300; 7130 Rutherford Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
Maryland New Directions offers educational support and occupational skills training in the areas of Maritime Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Training Program and the Commercial Transportation Careers Training Program, Commercial Passenger Transportation/Licensure, Apartment Maintenance Certification (with the Maryland Multi-housing Association), and Hospitality/Customer Service Certification. Email Maurice Good; 410-230-0630; 2700 N. Charles Street, Suite 200; Baltimore, MD 21218
For more information, email Joe Smith, Program Manager, or call 410-396-6727.
Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.