All student applications submission deadline: to high school Work-Based Learning Coordinator between Monday, April 27, 2026 and Friday, May 1, 2026.
Application are sent to employers for review by Wednesday, May 6, 2026 & Interviews occur between May 7 - 15, 2026.
NOTE: All hiring agreements & training plans must be signed and submitted to FCPS Central Office PRIOR to apprentices starting positions. Students expected to start working on or before Monday, June 15, 2026.
The Youth Apprenticeship Program accepts applications each semester through four recruitment rounds: Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer/Fall Round 1, and Fall Round 2. Students must complete a separate application for each position they are interested in. All applications should be submitted directly to the student's school-based Work-Based Learning Coordinator by the posted semester deadline.
Please note that students do not apply directly to employers.
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Internships and Youth Apprenticeships through FCPS are available across Frederick and Washington counties giving you the chance to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and explore career paths while still in high school.
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NOTE: Not every employer posts openings each hiring season. Please reference the above document with current available positions.