Career Pathways Program
Launch a career in construction or clean energy with paid training and work experience.
Civic Works’ Center for Sustainable Careers offers paid skills training, on-the-job experience, and wrap-around support for Baltimore residents ready to launch expands access to family-sustaining careers through our Career Pathways programs. After selecting one of three sector-based tracks – utility infrastructure, solar installation, or roofing, we will support you in building the skills you need to secure quality employment. You will receive paid hands-on training through our social enterprise, industry-recognized credentials, wrap-around case management, job placement assistance, and ongoing support in your new job.
Nearly 90% of our graduates have secured employment with starting wages between $17-21/hr and opportunities for advancement. Are you ready to launch your career in a growing industry?
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947
unemployed and underemployed Baltimore City residents have graduated since 2003
88%
of graduates have secured family-sustaining employment
80%
of placed graduates retained employment for at least one year
How It Works
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In addition to specialized training in your chosen sector track, you will participate in a comprehensive program designed for long-term career success.
- Classroom Training: Personal and professional development training and industry-recognized certification attainment
- On-The-Job Experience: Paid work experience in your chosen sector
- Wraparound Case Management: Personalized support to remove employment barriers and achieve your goals
- Job Placement Assistance: Assistance in obtaining permanent employment, including interviews with our extensive employer partner network
- Retention Services: At least 2 years of ongoing support to achieve your goals
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license by the program’s completion
- Be drug free
- Willing to work on roofs and/or in confined spaces
- Have physical fitness sufficient to continuously perform strenuous activities, including carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.
Application Process
Our application process helps ensure that the program is a good match for you.
- Submit a brief application
- Attend a Pre-Screening Day, which includes a hands-on skills assessment and drug screen (you’ll receive a link to register after applying)
- Complete a first interview with a member of the recruitment and intake team
- Complete a second interview with a case manager
- Receive an acceptance decision and confirm your enrollment in an upcoming class
Learn more about the process, watch our informational session, and start your application here.
Our Training Tracks
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Join the Utility Infrastructure Training track, a program of the BGE Workforce Collaborative!
As a Utility Infrastructure participant, you will receive industry-recognized construction safety certifications and obtain the skills necessary to build a career in this industry. You will work with companies in the region that perform natural gas line repair and replacement, underground utility work, utility locating services, tree care, and general construction.
As a participant, your training will consist of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. A stipend will be paid to selected participants who meet expectations of attendance, punctuality, commitment and responsibility.
Program graduation and employment assistance are based on successfully meeting all program requirements, including but not limited to, demonstration of relevant construction skills, passing course exams, passing regular drug screening throughout the program, punctuality, and attendance.
Graduates are placed into entry-level construction careers with employers that offer a living wage ($16.00-$20.00 per hour) and opportunities for advancement.
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Get trained and certified as a roofing laborer and/or a solar installation technician!
Both the roofing and solar roofing industries are growing and local employers in these industries are hiring for full-time, year-round positions.
Your paid training starts with 6-8 weeks of classes at Civic Works in East Baltimore, Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm. These training classes will include:
- Personal and professional development courses
- Construction certifications, including OSHA 30
- Hands-on training in the fundamentals of commercial roofing and solar panel installation
After completing the initial training at Civic Works, you’ll complete 4 weeks of paid on-the-job training with one of our roofing or solar installation partner companies in Baltimore City or Baltimore County. During this period, you’ll work full-time with professional crews on their actual worksites, with the possibility of overtime.
Program graduation and employment assistance are based on successfully meeting all program requirements, including but not limited to, demonstration of relevant construction skills, passing course exams, punctuality, and attendance.
Our graduates are placed into entry-level green careers with employers that offer a living wage ($16.00-$20.00 per hour) and opportunities for advancement.
Program Funding Disclosure
Critical Sectors Job Quality is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,975,276 with $0 (0%) funded by other sources. Building Pathways is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $2,000,000 with $0 (0%) funded by other sources.
