The Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council has approved 27 new apprenticeship programs in our state from March 2020 to March 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The programs are meant to help connect job seekers to both traditional and non-traditional industries while supporting the local workforce and helping it rebound.
The apprenticeships are considered full-time careers with on-the-job training and classroom instruction. A list of the approved apprenticeships is below.
| Apprenticeship Program | County | Industry |
| Western Maryland Area Health Education Center - West | Allegany County | Healthcare Services |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Anne Arundel County | Landscaping and Gaming Services |
| WIS ED, LLC | Anne Arundel County | Computer Support Services |
| Carter Machinery Company Inc. | Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Frederick, and Harford counties | Construction and Mining Equipment |
| Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. | Baltimore City | Legal Services |
| Nyla Technology Solutions | Baltimore City | Software Development and Cybersecurity |
| 1199 SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund MD/DC | Baltimore City | Healthcare Services |
| Baltimore Cyber Range, LLC | Baltimore County | IT and Cybersecurity |
| Martin Marietta Materials | Baltimore County | Supplier of Construction Aggregates and Heavy Building Materials |
| Bob Breeding General Contractors, LLC | Caroline County | Prefabricated Metal Structures |
| M & S Electric, LLC | Cecil County | Residential and Commercial Electrical Installation and Repair |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | District of Columbia | Restaurant Services |
| MPower Education | Frederick County | Personal Health Services |
| Premier Fire Protection Services, LLC | Frederick County | Fire Protection Services |
| Rhinehart Railroad Construction, Inc. | Harford County | Railroad Track Construction and Repair |
| Thompson Automotive, Inc. | Harford County | Automotive Sales and Service |
| Hamilton-Ryker TalentGro | Harford County | Healthcare Services |
| Maryland Building Industry Association | Howard County | Home Improvement |
| Maryland Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship Program | Howard County | Human Service Organization |
| Congressional Country Club | Montgomery County | Membership Sports and Recreation Club |
| Smoothstack | Montgomery County | Software Development |
| Apprentice Training, Inc. | Prince George’s County | Demolition and Environmental |
| Paquin Design | Queen Anne's County | Custom Home Design and Building |
| Technology Security Associates, Inc. (TSA, Inc.) | St. Mary’s County | Computer Support and Technology Services |
| Fabricated Extrusion Company of Maryland, LLC | Washington County | Manufacturing of Rubber and Misc. Products |
| Hub Labels, Inc. | Washington County | Manufacturing and Printing Services |
| Maryland Watch Works, LLC | Washington County | Watch Manufacturing and Repair |
Anyone 18 or older can register to become an apprentice. High school students can also look into youth apprenticeships.