CareerBound Program Elements
Setting up Baltimore’s youth for economic self-sufficiency through In-School Youth Apprenticeships, Grads2Careers, Stackable Credentials, Academic Acceleration, and Youth Well-Being.
Watch Our Elements Video
In this short, animated video, learn more about CareerBound and its core elements!
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In-school Youth Apprenticeships
These apprenticeships expand on existing opportunities and connect City Schools students with high-quality careers. Tracks may include healthcare, construction, IT, advanced manufacturing, education, public safety, business, and finance.
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Grads2Careers
Grads2Careers is for recent Baltimore City Public Schools graduates, ages 18-21 — who are planning to enter the workforce instead of college immediately after graduation — to access high-growth, high-demand careers through free occupational skills training.
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Stackable Credentials
Stackable Credentials allows Grads2Careers graduates to pursue additional post-secondary education and stackable credentials for increased wage potential in their desired field.
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Academic Acceleration
This critical approach brings together our commitment to literacy through enhancing academic readiness, career exposure, and life skills development for rising 9ᵗʰ graders through 12ᵗʰ grade—and post graduation.
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Youth Well-Being
Youth Well-Being connects participants in all CareerBound elements with community-based and social service partners offering the wraparound support they need to thrive, including mental healthcare, transportation, childcare, and more.
“What we are saying with CareerBound is that—young people in Baltimore City, we believe in you. We believe in your promise.”
Dr. Sonja Santelises
CEO, Baltimore City Public Schools
Join us in Supporting the Economic Well-Being of Baltimore Youth
We’re seeking employers, training and resource providers, funders, and advocacy partners to help us build on our region’s robust talent ecosystem.
