LA PLATA, Md. — Applications are open for the Maryland Corps and the Service Year Option Program, two streams of service created by Gov. Wes Moore’s administration as part of its commitment to public service.
The program is a part of the Maryland Service and Civic Innovation department that piloted the service pathway to education and career opportunities for community members who either recently completed high school or are looking for a career change.
Members who are 18-24 years old are required to serve full time at a sponsoring organization and participate in targeted professional development. The program requires a minimum 40 hours per week time commitment between service at the host site and the required professional development. Members serve for at least nine months and districts can place them in high-priority roles such as high-impact tutoring and academic support, attendance and chronic absenteeism interventions, and student wellness and school climate support.
Participants in the program will be matched with a partner organization that will provide job training, mentorship and other resources. Additionally, participants will earn at least $15 an hour and receive weekly focused professional development.
Recent CCPS graduates can apply online at https://bit.ly/4vhRU8K. The deadline to apply for the program is May 1.
To learn more, visit the Service Year Option website.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,904 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 39 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
CCPS provides nondiscriminatory equal access to school facilities in accordance with its Use of Facilities rules to designated youth groups (including, but not limited to, the Boy Scouts).