The Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) and Department of Public Works (DPW) has partnered with the Chesapeake Water Environment Association (CWEA) to design and operate the YH2O Career Mentoring Program (“YH2O”) for Baltimore City residents. The selection criteria are as follows: residents who are between the ages 18-24, who have a high school diploma or GED, are unemployed or underemployed, and, are not currently enrolled in a job training program or post-secondary education. Baltimore City is proud of the 154 young men and women who have successfully completed YH2O since its inception in 2015.

WHAT IS YH₂O?
YH2O is a program that prepares young adults to be employed in full-time jobs within the public works industry at the completion of the program. The goals of YH20 are to:

• Educate Baltimore City young adults about the water industry and its career opportunities
• Develop a pipeline of future workers with the right skills to fill entry-level positions in the public works industry

The YH₂O Career Mentoring Program (“YH₂O”) now serves Baltimore City, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Howard County residents, ages 18-24, who have a high school diploma or GED, are unemployed or underemployed, and are not currently enrolled in a job-training program or post-secondary education. Past YH₂O graduates have attained such DPW positions as Laborers, Community Aides, Operations Technician Apprentices, and Customer Care Analysts. The career mentoring program has expanded to include careers in other areas within the Department of Public Works including solid waste, and the internet technology sections.

YH₂O consists of 3 phases including:

• Phase I: Participants complete skill and interest assessments, take part in basic job readiness training, and are introduced to the water industry. (Time commitment: 2 days/week, 3 hours each day, for 10 weeks)
• Phase II: Participants explore a variety of career options available within the water industry, take part in job shadowing experiences and worksite tours, and, are paired with a career coach. (Time commitment: 2 days/week, 3 hours each day, for 10 weeks)

WHEN DOES YH₂O TAKE PLACE?
Applications for the 2023 program will be accepted through Friday, February 24, 2023. Applicants’ interviews will be held Monday, March 13, and Tuesday, March 14. The 2023 YH₂O Career Mentoring Program begins Monday, March 20.

WHERE IS YH₂O HELD?
Most YH2O activities will be held at the MOED Youth Services headquarters located at 101 W. 24th ST., Baltimore, MD 21218. Field trips and job shadowing will be held offsite

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

Baltimore City’s water industry offers immediate full-time entry-level job opportunities with the potential for career growth and advancement. YH2O Participants will receive:

Download Application
Submit to; Anthony L. Greene (DPW) or Curtis Landen, MOED

YH₂O Announcement

YH₂O Program Overview