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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.


 BGE High School Internship Program

​BGE High School Internship Program

  • The BGE High School Internship program is a summer internship program focused on providing a hands-on or virtual 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 automotive technology, carpentry, computer-aided design, construction, electrical, engineering, plumbing or welding by providing an opportunity to gain exposure to careers in their trades. 
  • Students will prepare for the industry required Construction and Skilled Trades test (CAST). Passing this test is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for entry level positions.
  • Between 2016 -2020, BGE hosted approximately 180 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.

Marcus Williams speaks about high school internship experience at BGE

 




 CAST Test Prep

CAST Test Prep

  • Passing the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test is an industry requirement needed for many entry level positions within the utility industry and beyond. 
  • BGE has partnered with the South Baltimore Learning Center to offer the community a free CAST prep course which consists of an academic assessment, content review, quizzes and test preparations strategies.
  • To learn more or to register, contact the South Baltimore Learning Center at 410.625.4215 and mention the South Baltimore Learning Center at 410.625.4215 or click here to register.


 Youth Energy Days

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.

Career Training for a New Generation





 BGE Workforce Collaborative

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.   In the first year, approximately 90% of program graduates received job offers as a result of participating in the program!
  • To learn more about the program, contact Civic Works' Center for Sustainable Careers at 410.929.6120 or visit the website.


Career Training for a New Generation


 Job Readiness Course

Job Readiness Course

  • Securing desirable employment is a needed skill. In today’s competitive job market, effective resume and interview skills can open a variety of opportunities.  This career development course will help to highlight skills the learner possesses and develop desirable skills.
  • BGE has partnered with the South Baltimore Learning Center to offer the community a free Job Readiness course which consists of resume critique, interview skills, job search, career planning tips, networking and technology. 
  • To learn more or to register, contact the South Baltimore Learning Center at 410.625.4215 and mention the South Baltimore Learning Center at 410.625.4215 or click here to register.



 System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD) Training Course

System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD) Training Course


  • The System Operator/Power Dispatch (SO/PD) position at BGE optimizes the practices, policies, procedures, and programs to operate the Electric distribution system in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner with the welfare of employees, customers, the public and shareholders in mind. 
  • This course provides upskilling and training for testing content for the SO/PD job family and is focused on analytical thinking skills, reading comprehension and mathematics. 
  • To learn more or to register, contact the South Baltimore Learning Center at 410.625.4215 and mention the South Baltimore Learning Center at 410.625.4215 or click here to register




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