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First Youth Apprentice he points out is that this is not a traditional apprentice program.
The program allows business to bring on qualified students to

Signed to a Business work together toward real life experience, and in some cases,
earn professional certifi cation.
By Debbie Bowden, Director

Caroline County Economic Development The program is also not like traditional apprenticeships in the
variety of industries and disciplines that students can enter
Late in September, the Caroline County that either parallel the programs at the school’s Career and
Public Schools shared a story about the Technical Education (CTE) Center or careers where students
first Youth Apprentice being signed to a can earn a livable wage with an opportunity for career growth.

business. Some examples of positions that can be filled by a Youth
Apprentice include human resources, carpentry, engineering,
Folks – that is kind of a big deal. horticulture, marketing, logistics, and technicians.
First of all – the business that signed the It is important to note that a student who is hired as a Youth
student on as an apprentice is MidShore Apprentice is not an intern and is not free labor. Th e concept
Technology Services, a homegrown technology business owned of the program is to provide actual work-based training to
and operated by North Caroline graduate, Justin Smith. Justin supplement instructional training and receive quality work –
brought on 11th grader, Christopher Ireland, to work and earn all for an aff ordable wage.
high school credits while being in the Associate Technician
Youth Apprenticeship program. Justin is going to provide If you are interested in the Youth Apprenticeship program,

work experience to Christopher, the high school will provide reach out to Eric Cook at cook.eric@ccpsstaff.org or 410-479-
instruction, and all the while, Christopher will be earning a 0100. He has a real passion for working with businesses to
wage. connect them with the perfect student.
Secondly – most businesses can participate in the Youth Caroline County Economic Development is a department within
Apprentice Program. Eric Cook is the liaison to the schools and Caroline County government. Its mission is to help businesses
the businesses. He has been talking about the Youth Apprentice thrive in the community. Debbie can be reached at 410-479-4188
Program to businesses for a couple of years now. Th e fi rst thing or info@carolinebusiness.com

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