New Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Program Creates Path to Public Sector Employment Opportunities - Workforce Development and Adult Learning

The Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) is excited to announce a new Registered Apprenticeship in Bus Maintenance that will create excellent public sector employment opportunities for Maryland workers. Established through a partnership between Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration, and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1300, the Bus Maintenance apprenticeship is a three-year program that includes a total of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training provided by experienced mentors and a minimum of 144 hours of related instruction each year provided by the Community College of Baltimore County and the International Transportation Learning Center. Apprentices will receive progressive pay raises as they reach set milestones in the program. The current salary for an individual that completes all of the program requirements and achieves journeyworker status is $39.86 per hour.

Applicants must be at least 18, must have a high school diploma, and must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program with or without a reasonable accommodation. They must also be able to pass a screening for drugs and alcohol.

The MTA is planning to begin the first cohort of apprentices spring of 2024. If you serve any customers who have an interest in this opportunity, encourage them to reach out contact James "Jim" Walker. To learn more about MATP and how the Registered Apprenticeship model works for employers and apprentices, visit the website or reach out to the MATP team at info@mdapprenticeship.com.