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The Smart Energy Workforce Development program is a joint effort between BGE and local workforce development organizations and career technology schools. The goal of the program is to help students and community members build the types of skills necessary for energy careers and increase awareness of job opportunities with utilities. BGE offers several training courses and internships through the Smart Energy Workforce Development program.


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  • BGE High School Internship Program

    • The BGE High School Internship program is a summer internship program focused on providing a hands-on experience to students pursuing a technical trade.
    • This program is offered in partnership with regional career technology education high schools: Carver Vocational Technical High School, Edmonson Westside High School, Green Street Academy, Mergenthaler (Mervo) Technical High School, and Western School of Technology.
    • The summer internship program extends the classroom experience for students who are studying trades in construction, computer-aided design, engineering and automotive technology by providing an opportunity to gain exposure to careers in their trades. 
    • Students also participate in CAST test preparation and have the option to take the CAST test through the program.
    • Between  2016 -2019, BGE hosted over 130 students as part of the BGE High School Internship Program and hired approximately 15 former interns into roles within the Fleet, Substation & Maintenance, and Overhead Lines departments.   

  • CAST Test Preparation

    • ​Passing the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test is an industry requirement needed before entering construction and utility careers, including the BGE Utility Trainee program. Through BGE's Utility Training program, entry level employees develop the fundamental skills to work safely on the company's natural gas and electric system.
    • BGE has partnered with the South Baltimore Learning Center to offer the community a free CAST training course which consists of an academic assessment, content review, quizzes and test preparations strategies.
    • Those interested in registering or learning more can contact the South Baltimore Learning Center at 410.625.4215 and mention CAST class.

  • Youth Energy Days

    • ​BGE hosts high school students from across the region to explore Career and Technical Education (CTE) and make potential career connections with BGE.
    • Youth Energy Days feature demonstrations from trade professionals within BGE and provide an opportunity for students to meet one-on-one with employees who have chosen similar career paths to the ones they are currently studying.

     

  • BGE Workforce Collaborative

    • ​Launched in September 2019, the BGE Workforce Collaborative provides a training program in partnership with Civic Works, for individuals who are interested in pursuing a utility infrastructure career. 
    • The program provides construction labor training, job readiness and related skills training to prepare program graduates will the skills needed to begin a career in construction.
    • Program participants who successfully complete the program requirements have the opportunity to interview for full-time positions with BGE contractors and other industry partners. 
     
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