Our Youth Services division is dedicated to providing programs and services that help youth, ages 14 - 21 reach their education and employment goals. By working in partnership with employers, school districts and communities, the Youth Services division engages in activities that focus on academic achievement, employability skills and life skills. The following web links highlight programs and services offered by Youth Services.
Summer Youth Employment Program
Connections: Children, Youth & Family Resources
Out of school & out of work? Need a GED? Need support to stay in school? Each year BCOWD supports several programs in the community that provide employment and training services to targeted low-income, in-school and out-of-school youth, ages 14-18. Specific eligibility requirements and services vary from program to program. Click the links to the current programs to see if you qualify. For more information, locations or to register, see the contact information for each program.
Our Workforce Development Centers are available for young adults to look for a job, choose or change a career or develop new skills. Whether you need information, career consultation, training, computer access or other services, our professional and knowledgeable staff will work with you to help you achieve your goals and succeed in today's ever changing job market. Our center locations are as follows:
Workforce Development Center at Eastpoint
7930 Eastern Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
410-288-9050
Workforce Development Center at Hunt Valley
11101 McCormick Road, Suite 102
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
410-887-7940
Each year, BCOWD sponsors this event in an effort to support the County's network of youth-serving organizations and to ensure that youth in Baltimore County have access to quality services and resources. This event features a variety of workshops that focus on best practices and successful strategies for meeting the evolving needs of at-risk youth. National, state and local leaders and experts facilitate the workshops. The next symposium will be held in the fall of 2010. Details regarding this event will be available on this web site.
Summer Youth Employment Program
Contingent upon funding, BCOWD will sponsor a six-week summer employment program for youth, ages 14 - 21. The program provides the opportunity for youth to gain valuable work experience at public and private sector businesses. Participants generally work 30 hours per week and earn minimum wages. The selection of participants is based on the eligibility criteria set by the funding source, which varies from year to year. Upon receipt of funds, this site will be updated with details about the summer employment program.
Connections: Children, Youth & Family Resources
Connections is a web-based directory, which provides resources regarding childcare, pregnancy, jobs, legal rights and other areas of concern to youth and families. To access Connections, click on the link below.
http://www.bcplonline.org/commpg/connections
Revised January 5, 2010
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