National Apprenticeship Week 2025 - Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP)

National Apprenticeship Week

Last year marked 10 years of NAW. Here in Maryland, there were nearly 50 events celebrating the contribution apprenticeship is making to strengthen the economy of provide workers with career pathways to a better life. In response to stakeholder feedback, the United States Department of Labor, which leads the annual celebration, moved NAW to the Spring, with a weeklong celebration to resume in 2026. To help with the shift, there will be a single National Apprenticeship DAY on April 30, 2025! The week-long celebration will resume in 2026:

April 30, 2025
April 26-May 2, 2026
April 25-May 1, 2027
April 23-April 29, 2028

Check out these great resources and learn more about the benefits and diversity of opportunities in apprenticeship!

Schedule of Events

Download the schedule.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025

Event Title: Annual Open House and Contest
Public or Private: Public
Location: Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center 8510 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
To Register: Event Registration
Host: Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers
Description: The EAS Carpenters Technical Centers Maryland, D.C., and Virginia invites you to their Annual Open House. Come see what true workforce development looks like through the skilled union apprentices affiliated with the EASRCC, employed by EAS Signatory Contractors. Enjoy food and drinks and watch the thrilling competition to crown our top apprentices. Try hands-on learning activities for you and your students and workforce development cohorts. Meet your local elected officials and community leaders

Point of Contact for More Information: Email Mike Dempsey at mdempsey@cctnetwork.org or call/text 771-215-0396

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025

Event Title: 2025 National Apprenticeship Hiring Event
Public or Private: Public
Location: Anne Arundel County Career Center 613 Global Way Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Time: 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
To Register: Event Registration
Host: Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
Description: Explore exciting apprenticeship opportunities in various industries! Whether you’re seeking to network, discover new career paths, or secure a new job, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025

Event Title: NAD Next Generation Career Apprenticeship
Public or Private: Private
Location: Howard Community College Duncan Hall 100 Columbia, MD 21046
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Host: The Howard County Works Apprenticeship System
Description:High school students from Howard County Public School System will learn about career building opportunities and participate in onsite interviews with employers.

Point of Contact for More Information: Dolly Bermudez | 410-313-1065

Event Title: NAD Business Lunch
Public or Private: By invitation only
Location: Howard Community College – RCF400 Columbia, MD 21046
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Host: Howard County Works Apprenticeship System
Description: Celebration, networking lunch and information session for local apprenticeship sponsors and prospective businesses.

Point of Contact for More Information: Dolly Bermudez | 410-313-1065

Resources

Find out what a corrections officer, a graphic artist, and a surgical technician have to do with Registered Apprenticeship.

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Find out what a police officer, computer programmer, and electrician have to do with Registered Apprenticeship.

Learn more about the many non-traditional occupations available through Registered Apprenticeships

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