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ago, according to the statement. The Congressman’s office is
also one of the employers providing placements for the 40 students. Other employer partners include the MDOT MPA, Maryland Pilots, Ports America, Watermark’s Baltimore Cruise Vessels and the Coast Guard Yard Baltimore.
“These students could well be the future leaders of the Coast Guard Yard,” said Captain Matthew Lake, who is the commanding officer at that facility.
Other speakers at the event included Michael Middleton of the Cherry Hill Development Corporation, a student and a parent at New Era, and the school’s Principal, Kia Harper.
“This opportunity is bridging the gap between what students learn and what they will do,” said Harper. “When our students look across the water and they see all those ships, and they see the water and the boats, they can see that that belongs to them. ... They are going
to be part of the economic development they can see around them.”
Students participating in the summer program will work with their assigned employers for a five-week period. They will participate in either Session One of YouthWorks, from June 26 through July 28, or Session Two, from July 10 through Aug. 11. 􏰀
From left: Cherry Hill community member Rev. Peggy Jackson-Jobe, New Era parent Seaneice Johnson, Michael Middleton of Cherry Hill Development Corporation, New Era Principal Kia Harper, New Era student Cameryn Garrison, Captain Matthew Lake of U.S. Coast Guard, Alicia Wilson of Sagamore Development Company, Philisha Lane of Congressman Elijah Cummings’ office.
MDOT MPA’s Katrina Jones will work with one of the interns for the summer and teach them how dredged material can be used to rebuild Maryland islands and attract wildlife and waterfowl.
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How Can I Help?
BECOME A HIRE ONE YOUTH EMPLOYER
The Hire One Youth strategy provides an opportunity for Baltimore’s private-sector employers to help shape the future workforce by interviewing and hiring at least one responsible and motivated 16- to 21-year old. Youth participants get a high-quality work experience. You get a great worker!
To find out how your company can benefit from the skills and energy of one young person this summer, please sign up at baltimorecity.gov/hireoneyouth, call Harriett Diles at 410-396-JOBS (5627) or email Hdiles@oedworks.com.
BECOME A YOUTHWORKS WORKSITE
Government agencies, non-profit organizations and community groups that would like to serve as YouthWorks worksites can register online at youthworks.oedworks.com. Young people would be placed in summer jobs with your organization and you would provide supervision and mentoring.
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Online donations can be accepted through the Baltimore City Foundation, Inc. at baltimorecityfoundation.org – choose MOED – YouthWorks 855-00.