Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP)

Company:  Charles County Public Schools, Office of Communications

Position:  Multimedia/Television Apprentice

Eligibility Requirement: Student must be currently enrolled in the Graphic Communications or Interactive Media Production CTE pathway; or taken and passed an Adobe Certified Associate or Printing or Graphic Communications Association certification exam.

External Application: This employer requires an external application to be completed to be considered for the apprenticeship. The external application link will be sent to the student after the CCPS Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) application has been submitted and reviewed.

Certification:  If not already earned, the student will complete an Adobe Certified Associate or Printing or Graphic Communications Association certification exam over the school year, at no cost to the student.

Job Description: The CCPS Office of Communications and CCPS-TV will host a student apprentice to work side-by-side with members of the communications team.

Student should be enrolled in Graphic Communications or Interactive Media Production CTE pathway and have an interest in pursuing a career in multimedia/video production, communications or journalism. A preference will be given to students who are involved with their school’s television station, newspaper or theatrical productions, as well as students who take television/multimedia classes.

Candidates should have strong editing and writing skills and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. Adobe Premiere, iMovie or Final Cut Pro video editing experience, and/or Adobe InDesign or Canva graphic design software knowledge, is a plus. Student must possess strong organizational skills, be self-motivated and task driven, and must provide their own transportation.

Student will have a variety of experiences to learn about the media production process, develop skills and explore career choices in communications and multimedia production. Student will gain experiences with the following:

· Working as production support crew on studio shoots and field productions.

· Archiving and logging footage.

· Editing on Adobe Premiere/Final Cut Pro/assisting editors.

· Pre-production planning.

· Writing and scripting.

· Teleprompter operations.

· Lighting and grip work.

· Assisting with camera work and audio.

· Studio switching and directing.

· Recording and directing voice-over sessions.

· Learning technical skills alongside editors, camera operators, writers and producers.

· Creating news packages and website stories.

· Producing short videos for CCPS social media accounts.

Hours: Student should be available for a minimum of 10-20 hours per week, based on fulfilling 450 hours over the school year. Evening or weekend hours may also be available for students to gain experience with field tapings and live events, such as Board of Education meetings.

Start Date:  June 2025 or start of school year

Wage:   $15.00 per hour

Location: CCPS Annex II Production Studios, 5985 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646 and CCPS Administrative Building, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, 5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata. Office of Communications. For field tapings throughout Charles County Public Schools, the apprentice must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable automobile.

# of Positions Available: 1

Company:  Results Realty

Position:  Graphic Designer and Videographer Apprentice

Eligibility Requirement: Student must be currently enrolled in the Graphic Communications or Interactive Media Production programs; or taken and passed an Adobe Certified Associate or Printing or Graphic Communications Association certification exam.

Certification:  If not already earned, the student will complete an Adobe Certified Associate or Printing or Graphic Communications Association certification exam over the school year, at no cost to the student.

About Us: At Results Realty, we pride ourselves on offering personalized and innovative real estate solutions in Maryland. Our boutique approach allows us to provide a unique, tailored experience for each client, setting us apart from larger, more impersonal firms. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a dynamic and creative Digital and Social Media Specialist Apprentice to join our team and help us enhance our online presence and engagement.

Position Overview: As a Graphic Designer and Videographer Apprentice with Results Realty, you will play a key role in bringing our brand to life through creative and impactful visual content. Working closely with our marketing team, you will use Canva and other design tools to craft eye-catching graphics and shoot and edit videos that communicate our message and resonate with our audience. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to apply your design skills in a real-world context, contributing to a variety of projects ranging from digital media, print marketing and video editing. You’ll gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, helping to shape the visual identity of a growing real estate brand.

Key Responsibilities: - Create visually compelling and brand-aligned graphics and videos using Canva and other design software. - Develop visual content for various platforms, including social media, websites, email marketing, and print materials. - Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute design strategies that effectively communicate our brand message. - Assist in creating brochures, flyers, presentations, video content and other marketing collateral to captivate and engage our target audience. - Support the design and layout of digital and print advertisements, ensuring they align with current marketing campaigns. - Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand guidelines. - Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to contribute creative ideas and solutions.

Qualifications: Proficient in using Canva to create graphic designs and video content, and use of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus - Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics. - Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory and brand cohesiveness. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team. - Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Hours: Monday – Friday, approx. 4 hours per day, hours flexible

Start Date:  June 2025

Wage:   $15.00 per hour

Location:  This is a remote position. However, the apprentice will be required to travel to offsite locations for events in Waldorf and surrounding areas. As a result, the apprentice must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable automobile.

# of Positions Available: 1

Company:  Charles County Public Schools, Department of Transportation

Position:  Transportation Operations Apprentice

Eligibility Requirement: Student must be currently enrolled in the Business CTE pathway.

External Application: This employer requires an external application to be completed to be considered for the apprenticeship. The external application link will be sent to the student after the CCPS Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) application has been submitted and reviewed.

Certification:  If not already earned, the student will complete the Microsoft Office Associate certification exam over the school year, at no cost to the student.

About Us: The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Transportation Department plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services. Operating 328 daily routes, the department serves over 25,000 students across the county, ensuring they arrive to and from school, programs, and activities on time and safely.

Our team is committed to excellence in student transportation, maintaining a high standard of safety, compliance with state and local regulations, and continuous improvement in service delivery. The department also manages specialized transportation, field trips, and routing logistics, working closely with schools, families, and contractors to meet the diverse needs of our school community.

Position Overview: The Transportation Operations Apprentice will assist the Charles County Public Schools Transportation Department in day-to-day administrative and operational support functions. This position offers high school students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional work environment while learning about public school transportation systems, safety procedures, routing logistics, fleet operations, and customer service.

This apprenticeship is designed to foster real-world skills including communication, organization, technology use, and problem-solving while providing mentorship and insight into careers in transportation operations, logistics, or public service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with data entry, filing, and maintaining transportation records
• Observe and support routing and scheduling processes
• Help monitor and organize bus stop information and student ridership
• Support staff in responding to parent and school inquiries
• Assist in reviewing bus camera footage as directed (with supervision)
• Participate in special transportation projects or safety initiatives
• Shadow supervisors and learn about compliance with COMAR and local transportation policies
• Assist with inventory, mailings, signage, and basic office tasks
• Engage in learning experiences to understand safe and efficient school transportation services

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, specific hours vary based on worksite operating hours and student schedule.

Start Date:  Start of the school year

Wage:   $15.00 per hour

Location:  CCPS Annex I, 5985 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646

# of Positions Available: 2

Company:  Charles County Government, Public Works Facilities/Buildings and Trade Division

Position:  Meter Technician Apprentice

External Application: This employer requires an external application to be completed to be considered for the apprenticeship. The external application link will be sent to the student after the CCPS Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) application has been submitted and reviewed.

Certification:  Prior to the start of work, the student must take and pass the OSHA-10 Construction certification (if not already certified) and will complete the OSHA-30 certification over the course of the school year, at no cost to the student.

Job Summary: Performs routine field and office clerical work in the installation, reading, and maintenance of water meters, visits homes, and places of business to install meters, locate and record meter readings, and maintain meters.

Essential Job Functions:

• Locates meters, removes meter covers as necessary and records readings in handheld computer by either interrogating the meter or manually entering in the reading.
• Uses vehicle-mounted computer for meter readings.
• Disconnects service when required.
• Reconnects service when instructed to do so.
• Locates valves with the use of a metal detector.
• Follows up on complaints, visiting sites to investigate problem.
• Reports any water theft to supervisor.
• Puts notices on doors when directed.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Special Requirements: May work in confined space areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computers
• Ability to use hand and power tools used in the work.
• Ability to learn Charles County roads and subdivisions.
• Ability to learn plumbing and construction practices.
• Ability to turn off and on water valves.
• Ability to lift and move meter covers.
• Ability to exhibit customer service skills, follow specific instructions and procedures and refer nonstandard situations or problems to supervisor.
• Ability to locate and read meters and accurately record readings in a handheld computer.
• Ability to lift meter covers and perform equivalent physical effort.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Physical Demands: The work is regularly active with periods of medium exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
 
Work Environment: Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office; in shop or field settings and outside environment and exposed to inclement weather.

Hours: flexible, approximately 20 hours per week.

Start Date:  Summer 2025 or start of the school year

Wage:   $15.00 per hour

Location: Charles County

# of Positions Available: 1

Company:  Charles County Public Schools, Food and Nutrition Services

Position:  Food and Nutrition Services Apprentice

Eligibility Requirement: Student must be currently enrolled in the ProStart: Food and Beverage Management or Culinary CTE pathway.

External Application: This employer requires an external application to be completed to be considered for the apprenticeship. The external application link will be sent to the student after the CCPS Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) application has been submitted and reviewed.

Certification:  Prior to the start of work, the student must have taken and passed the OSHA-10 Culinary certification and will complete the ServSafe Manager certification over the course of the school year, at no cost to the student.

Education, Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Sufficient education to have basic skills in reading, record keeping, and arithmetic.
• Cook, food handling and/or cashier experience preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of duties and responsibilities listed below.
• Ability to work rapidly and efficiently in a wide range of temperature conditions.
• Ability to follow written recipes and oral instruction.
• Knowledge of principles of sanitation and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work effectively with school personnel and students.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with a variety of chemicals and other agents.
• Ability to do heavy work (lift and carry approximately 50 pounds) on hard flooring for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work while standing for extended period of time.

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular on time attendance.
• Food preparation.
• Food handling from preparation to serving.
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Cleaning of equipment, utensils and designated areas.
• Receiving and storage of food supplies.

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements: The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of 10 to 50 or more pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, specific hours vary based on worksite operating hours and student schedule.

Start Date:  Start of the school year

Wage:   $15.00 per hour

Location:  Student will be placed at an elementary school with Charles County Public Schools

# of Positions Available: 4

Company:  Charles County Public Schools

Position:  Education Assistant Apprentice

Eligibility Requirement: Student must be currently enrolled in the Teacher Academy of Maryland CTE pathway

External Application: This employer requires an external application to be completed to be considered for the apprenticeship. The external application link will be sent to the student after the CCPS Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) application has been submitted and reviewed.

Certification:  The student will complete the ParaPro certification exam over the school year, at no cost to the student.

Education, Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary school aged children. 
• Excellent human relations skills. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Knowledge of developmental stages of children. 
• Good oral and written communication skills. 
• Regular on-time attendance
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and discretely with extremely confidential information
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. 
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the teacher delivers the instruction. 
• Assists the teacher in preparing for a lesson. 

 Hours: Student should be available for a minimum of 10-20 hours per week, based on fulfilling 450 hours over the school year. Specific hours vary based on school operating hours and student schedule.

Start Date:  Start of school year

Wage:   $15.00 per hour

Location:  Student will be placed at an elementary school with Charles County Public Schools

# of Positions Available: 9-10

Company:  Spring Dell Center

Position:  Community and Employment Professional

About Us: Spring Dell Center, Inc. was created in 1967 to assist individuals with developmental disabilities. The agency originated in the basement of a church and has continued to grow since then. As other local programs began serving the most capable segments of the county’s developmentally disabled citizens, Spring Dell made efforts to serve the segment of this population that required more specialized and intensive services. The agency developed an expertise in using an interdisciplinary team approach and in developmental and behavioral programming. Our growth and expansion over the years has led us to where we are today, operating from a 30,000 sq foot facility, employing over 100 staff, and assisting over 200 individuals annually. It is through the generous support and dedication of Charles County’s business community and residents that we are able to provide new opportunities and choices for all individuals!

Position Overview: To support people with exploring activities in their local community and/or support while at their jobs. The perfect applicant will enjoy supporting people in trying new opportunities in the community, developing meaningful relationships with community members, maintaining employment and discovering other meaningful activities or employment of the person's choice, while achieving their goals. Preference will be given to the person who can demonstrate the abilities to be patient, organized, motivated, and a self-starter. The applicant will have the ability to create a personalized schedule for the people supported and listing meaningful opportunities that they choose with staff support. Desired character traits include role model, being compassionate, proactive, observant, caring and patient.

Key Responsibilities: Implementing the interest and likes of the person(s) supported. • Monitoring and evaluating their interests and needs. • Assisting with the development of the "Personalized Plan(s)" and achieving established outcomes/goals for the person(s). • Documenting the progress of outcomes/goals and/or other supports as listed the person's Individualized Plan(s). • Planning activities around areas that may peak their interest in community engagement. • Planning activities that will provide the person(s) with opportunities to expand their community relationships and social skills. • Actively participating in all aspects of the person(s) supports. • Coordinating supports in the community 5 days per week. • Support provided while at work. • Identifying possible employment in the community of the person’s interest. • Assisting with Discovery process to identify a person’s passions and interests related to meaningful activities and employment.

Qualifications: Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, pushing and pulling. • Ability to lift 50 pounds. • Basic computer skills.

Hours: Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm and students should be available approximately 10-20 hours per week.

Start Date:  Summer 2025 or start of the school year

Wage:   $15.00 per hour

Location: 6040 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, MD 20646

# of Positions Available: 1