The Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board is excited to invite organizations to partner with us in our Learn & Earn Six-Week Summer Program, an initiative designed to connect motivated young people with meaningful, hands-on work experiences.
This program provides an excellent opportunity for your business to:
- Support workforce development in our local community
- Mentor and shape the next generation of talent
- Benefit from enthusiastic student interns ready to learn and contribute
Program Overview:
- Duration: 6 weeks (Summer 2026)
- Participants: Youth ages 14–21
- Support Provided: Each student is supported by a dedicated case manager, and when needed, a job coach to ensure a positive and productive experience for both the employer and student
We are currently seeking employer partners willing to host one or more students at their worksite. If you are interested, we invite you to complete our brief employer application to get started. Attached, you will find three ways to complete the employer application. Please choose one of the following: (1) a
hard copy application, just complete and send back to
slake@chesapeake.edu; the
flyer contains a link (2) and QR Code (3) to our electronic application. Please choose the link or the QR Code, complete and submit.
Your participation can make a lasting impact by helping young individuals build essential workplace skills while contributing to your organization’s success.
Click Here to read letter by Upper Shore Workforce Board
For more information, email
slake@chesapeake.edu or contact us directly by calling 410-443-3937 with any questions. We would be happy to discuss how this program can best fit your business needs.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in our future workforce.
Shirley Lake, MMgt, GCDF, CPRW
Blueprint and Youth Coordinator
Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, Scholarship Office
410-822-5400 ext. 2290
410-443-3937 (business cell number)
PO Box 8, Wye Mills, MD 21679
“Serving Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties”
