Carla Merritt’s Post

Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Final Deadline: May 1st, 2024 The Service Year Option program provides recent Maryland high school graduates, GED recipients, or those who have earned a high school completion certificate the opportunity to spend at least nine months with partnering organizations that support their growth and development. In turn, the opportunities provided strengthen Maryland’s workforce and expand the state’s employment. The Maryland Corps program shares those same goals and aims to recruit more seasoned individuals looking to pivot in their career or reenter the workforce. What Type of Organization Can Partner with Maryland Corps and the Service Year Option? Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Host Site Partners are nonprofits, government agencies, or businesses of all sizes and industries. We seek to develop a cohort of Host Site Partners that is diverse and representative of the State of Maryland. The common denominator among all successful Host Site Partners is a commitment to Partnership with our Department, and to supporting our Members. What Does a Partnership Look Like? Hosting 2-5 Members from September 2024 to June-July 2025. Providing meaningful work, ongoing supervision for the participants including on-site professional development, job training, and mentoring. Provide healthcare and other fringe benefits as well as wrap around services that may include childcare, transportation, housing, behavioral/mental health support, crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention or treatment, legal aid assistance, financial literacy skills, job employment and college application support.  Support required professional development activities for members, including online education, progress monitoring and regular in-person meetings.  Committing to strengthen the talent pipeline into high-demand jobs, state and local government positions, and to fill present and future employment needs in Maryland.