Expanding Apprenticeships in Maryland

The state of Maryland has recognized the potential for registered apprenticeships both to provide a path to better-paying careers that do not require college degrees and to help employers meet their needs for employees with specialized skills. This report explores opportunities for and challenges to expanding apprenticeship in Maryland and Baltimore.

The report includes topics such as overcoming barriers to participation, such as transportation and childcare; countering employer misconceptions about apprenticeship; supporting apprenticeship in non-traditional sectors; and improving data collection and analysis.