On October 29, 2026, Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of General Services announced a new statewide pilot program partnering with tech schools to develop a pipeline for skilled students to access sustainable paid internships in construction, engineering, and maintenance fields.
The program aims to connect students with experienced professionals across the agency’s Office of Facilities Management and Office of Design, Construction, and Energy teams to support the state’s growing infrastructure investments.
Press Release: Office of the Governor of Maryland
Published October 29, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Office of the Governor of Maryland.
Moore-Miller Administration Launches Statewide Initiative to Build Trades Pipeline with Local Tech Schools
ANNAPOLIS, MD: Governor Moore and the Maryland Department of General Services today announced a new statewide pilot program partnering with tech schools to develop a pipeline for skilled students to access sustainable paid internships in construction, engineering, and maintenance fields.
The program allows the state to help students build a long-term, reliable pathway to pursue a passion in the trades. The initiative will connect students with experienced professionals across the agency’s Office of Facilities Management (OFM) and Office of Design, Construction, and Energy teams (DCE) to support the state’s growing infrastructure investments.
Through these internships, participants will gain hands-on, on-site experience in areas such as project management, design, HVAC maintenance, and capital planning at worksites in both Carroll County and the Baltimore region.
“Connecting young people with opportunities to pursue their passions is a creative tool that drives our state towards a brighter future,” said Gov. Moore. “Through this new initiative, we’re introducing individuals to career defining development skills, while they serve their state through work on critical government infrastructure projects.”
“Maryland is making historic investments in infrastructure, and we need a workforce ready to deliver for the generations to come,” said Maryland Department of General Services Secretary Atif Chaudhry. “This initiative ensures students seeking an opportunity for their next chapter can access high-quality training as well as mentorship, and move directly into the trades with the tools they need to build a successful, sustainable career contributing to our communities.”
The program will initially launch with three selected students from Carver Vocational Technical High School (Baltimore City) and another three from Carroll County Career and Technology Center (Carroll County), with plans to adapt and expand over the next few years. These students have met with DGS representatives and their educators in recent weeks to learn more, apply, and be matched with mentors from both OFM and DCE.
Participating students will work daily with a well-qualified mentor, gaining exposure not just in their selected areas, but additional skillsets ranging from construction management to bidding processes and engineering support roles. From there, the students and their mentors can provide feedback to DGS, giving the program flexibility to adapt as it grows. The students will receive resume support, networking opportunities, and a chance to be an ambassador for the program moving forward.
"This partnership is about creating opportunity," said Carver Vocational-Technical High School Principal Craig Rivers. “By working closely with DGS and the State, we are ensuring that our students gain the skills, experiences, and professional connections needed to thrive. At Carver, our mission is to master, serve and dominate, and this program provides students with a powerful pathway to master their craft, serve their communities, and dominate in their chosen careers."
“This collaborative partnership will provide CCCTC students with valuable hands-on, real-world experiences and opportunities to build meaningful professional connections with DGS and the state of Maryland, which will lead to helping them launch successful careers,” said Carroll County Career and Technology Center Principal Lois Tiffany. “We are excited and grateful for this opportunity to strengthen these connections and expand opportunities for our students.”
This new initiative is another step in the Moore-Miller Administration’s continued investments in workforce development to connect Marylanders with career paths and job opportunities.
For example, the Moore-Miller Administration has invested more than $35 million through the EARN program. These funds have provided upskilling opportunities for more than 6,200 Marylanders and provided an additional 4,500 Marylanders with training and job placement in high growth sectors like healthcare, IT, manufacturing, skilled trades, and hospitality. Thousands more Marylanders are currently enrolled in EARN-supported training programs, and a new round of awards was announced earlier this month. EARN Maryland delivers a proven return on investment, generating an estimated $19 in economic activity for every $1 invested.
