Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has partnered with a new state government department focused on service learning to promote a new program for youth. The new state Department of Service and Civic Innovation is piloting a service program pathway to education and career opportunities for community members who either recently completed high school or are looking for a career change.
As part of the pilot, two opportunities are available: Service Year Option or Maryland Corps. The Service Year Option is an opportunity for those who recently completed high school (those who graduated in 2020-2023), received a high school completion certificate or earned a GED in Maryland.
Participants in the program will be matched with a partner organization that will provide job training, mentorship and other resources. Additionally, participants will earn $15 an hour and receive weekly focused professional development.
Recent CCPS graduates can apply online at https://serving.mdgov/auth/signup. Deadline to apply for the pilot program is Sept. 1. For the pilot year, only 250 participants statewide will be selected.
To learn more, visit the Service Year Option website.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,598 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 37 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).