Our Youth Services team prepares youth for the future through a variety of programs, events, and services that empower young professionals to explore career options and gain employment with area employers. Our Youth Menu of Services provides an overview of our services. For dates and information on the programs and services, please visit our Event Calendar or call 301-600-2255.

Tuition Scholarships Now Available

Do you have plans to attend college next year? If you are planning to major in a S.T.E.M. field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), you may be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship!

Frederick County Workforce Services and the Frederick County Workforce Development Board are now accepting S.T.E.M. scholarship applications for the 2009-2010 school year.

S.T.E.M. Scholarship Program Information

S.T.E.M. Scholarship Application

For more information, please call (301) 600-2255.

Job Corps provides free education and hands-on technical training in high growth career fields such as health occupations, office assistant, culinary arts, security training, and construction trades. For youth and young adults ages 16-24. Call Laurie Ballow at 301-600-2531 for more information.

Job Shadow Opportunities:

Students 14-21 years of age have the opportunity to do some career exploration while shadowing a professional in the field of their career interest. Through hands-on learning, these students are able to gain practical experience and apply their education to the real world. Previous Job Shadow day sites have been Bechtel, AOPA, The Paul Mitchell School, Creative Colors, and the City of Frederick. If interested, please phone Frederick County Workforce Services at 301-600-2255 and speak to a Youth Services Specialist.

GED Program:

For youth and adults interested in completing their high school education, the Business and Employment Center offers a flexible program that allows individuals to “drop-in” for tutoring on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Job Fairs:

Frederick County Workforce Services hosts several job fairs throughout the year. Youth 16 and older are encouraged to attend these events. Check DLLR's current job fair schedule. Click here for information regarding job fairs at the Business and Employment Center (BEC).

Youth Advisory Team (YAT):

The YAT is a unique program that gives students the opportunity to voice their thoughts, opinions, and feedback to those individuals in Frederick County making decisions about the future. The Annual Teen Summit is one of the main activities the YAT designs and implements. Each year, one or two YAT members are selected to also serve on the Youth Council of the Frederick County Workforce Development Board. YAT Application   YAT Brochure