PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – Employ Prince George’s announced on June 11 that their organization is planning to partner with local businesses both big and small to provide apprenticeship opportunities for Prince Georgians, including WMATA and Heritage Care Inc. Each business that hires a Prince George’s County resident as an apprentice can receive up to $5,000 from an Employ Prince George’s incentive grant.
“Apprenticeships are a great tool to support businesses interested in creating employment opportunities while also creating earn and learn opportunities for job seekers looking to launch their careers while earning a livable wage doing so,” said Employ Prince George’s President/CEO Walter Simmons in a press release announcing the new apprenticeship opportunities. “Partnering with a large and influential employer such as WMATA should help attract other employers to join the apprenticeship community.”
The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation launched a mentorship program called Grow Prince George’s to help small businesses get to the next level of success.
“This is actually an umbrella of programs to help our small businesses and minority business community with development: how to do a website, HR, manage your taxes, and leadership development,” said CEO David Ianucci during an interview with WUSA9. “It’s been a successful program and we’re happy to celebrate it.”
Some of the other sessions they hold include AI training and teaching the benefits of franchising national brands.
Employers interested in creating apprenticeship programs or hiring apprentices can connect via email at AIP@employPG.org. Job seekers seeking training or employment opportunities through registered apprenticeships may also contact AIP@employPG.org or visit a Prince George’s County American Job Center.
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