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Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors Baltimore Metro Chapter Electrical Apprenticeship
Registered apprenticeship for electricians in the Baltimore metro area, open to individuals 18 years and older.
What it is
Registered apprenticeship for electricians in the Baltimore metro area, open to individuals 18 years and older.
Best fit
High school diploma or equivalent
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions
Apprenticeship Training
Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing programs provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required to apply for entry-level positions or apprenticeship positions with a variety of companies. Whether you are new to the trade or an experienced professional, build your skills and start your journey to a successful career in the trades.
What it is
Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing programs provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required to apply for entry-level positions or apprenticeship positions with a variety of companies. Whether you are new to the trade or an experienced professional, build your skills and start your journey to a successful career in the trades.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
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Timing note
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ABC Virginia
Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Electricians install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories. Electricians typically read blueprints, install and maintain wiring, inspect electrical components, identify electrical problems, repair or replace wiring, and follow state and local building regulations.
What it is
Electricians install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories. Electricians typically read blueprints, install and maintain wiring, inspect electrical components, identify electrical problems, repair or replace wiring, and follow state and local building regulations.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
2026-2027 is closed to new students. 2027-2028 applications will be out late spring 2027.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training & Education
NIH High School Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
Current high school juniors and seniors interested in biomedical research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Application closes on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET. Reference Letters are due Tuesday, February 2, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
rising 12th graders from diverse and low-income backgrounds
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The SIP 2027 application will open in mid-November 2026. The application will close in mid-February, 2027. Reference Letters are given an additional week past the application deadline.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
U.S. citizens and permanent residents interested in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Accepting
JATC 26 / IBEW Local 26
Residential Trainee
Residential training program for electrical trades through the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. Applicants must apply through an online process involving TradeSchool account creation and submission of an application for either the Metro Area or Roanoke Area.
What it is
Residential training program for electrical trades through the Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. Applicants must apply through an online process involving TradeSchool account creation and submission of an application for either the Metro Area or Roanoke Area.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
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Timing note
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Enterprise Mobility
Management Trainee Internship
The Enterprise Management Internship helps university/college students build valuable business and leadership skills. Interns take on the same challenges as first and second year full-time professionals, learning to manage a fleet of vehicles, care for customers, develop marketing strategies, and build relationships. The internship is paid and includes team-based learning and potential performance incentives.
What it is
The Enterprise Management Internship helps university/college students build valuable business and leadership skills. Interns take on the same challenges as first and second year full-time professionals, learning to manage a fleet of vehicles, care for customers, develop marketing strategies, and build relationships. The internship is paid and includes team-based learning and potential performance incentives.
Best fit
university/college student
Student next step
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Timing note
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Office of the Governor of Virginia
InternshipsVA Statewide Internship Program
InternshipsVA is a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program.
What it is
InternshipsVA is a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program.
Best fit
higher education students in Virginia
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Joe’s Movement Emporium
CreativeWorks
This paid apprenticeship program connects digital media talent with DMV employers for 2,000 hours of paid on the job training experience, 144+ hours of related training, industry certifications, and a Department of Labor diploma—equipping participants for successful careers in digital media.
What it is
This paid apprenticeship program connects digital media talent with DMV employers for 2,000 hours of paid on the job training experience, 144+ hours of related training, industry certifications, and a Department of Labor diploma—equipping participants for successful careers in digital media.
Best fit
Prince George’s County residents, ages 17+, that have interest and are invested in learning or advancing their skill sets towards a career path in the creative industries
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Each fall, CreativeWorks offers a 27-week Pre-Apprenticeship Program
DC Department of Employment Services, Office of Youth Programs
High School Internship Program
The High School Internship Program provides work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership development training, and work opportunities for District high school students, in grades 9th -12th, who are ages 14 - 21.
What it is
The High School Internship Program provides work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership development training, and work opportunities for District high school students, in grades 9th -12th, who are ages 14 - 21.
Best fit
District high school students, in grades 9th -12th
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Opportunities
The Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Programs offers students the opportunity to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. Students interested in internship opportunities should contact state agencies directly for more information.
What it is
The Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Programs offers students the opportunity to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. Students interested in internship opportunities should contact state agencies directly for more information.
Best fit
College students and recent graduates
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Electrician
Registered apprenticeship — 100 NOVA sponsors
You'll install and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses while earning your electrician's license. 100 registered NOVA sponsors via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
What it is
You'll install and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses while earning your electrician's license. 100 registered NOVA sponsors via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Heavy Equipment Electro-mechanic
Registered apprenticeship — 1 NOVA sponsor
You'll diagnose and repair electrical systems on construction equipment while getting paid to earn specialized certifications. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
What it is
You'll diagnose and repair electrical systems on construction equipment while getting paid to earn specialized certifications. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Substation Operator
Registered apprenticeship — 1 NOVA sponsor
You monitor and control electrical substations for utility companies, earning pay while training for your operator license. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
What it is
You monitor and control electrical substations for utility companies, earning pay while training for your operator license. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Washington
Residential Training Program
The JATC residential training program runs parallel to the apprenticeship program. Trainees receive regular increases in pay, perform similar tasks to other classifications on the same job sites, and are required to take classes. The program is designed to be completed in five years with 10,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a qualified journeyman electrician.
What it is
The JATC residential training program runs parallel to the apprenticeship program. Trainees receive regular increases in pay, perform similar tasks to other classifications on the same job sites, and are required to take classes. The program is designed to be completed in five years with 10,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a qualified journeyman electrician.
Best fit
Young adults interested in electrical trade careers
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
JATC 26 / IBEW Local 26
Inside Wireman “A” Apprentice
5-year apprenticeship to become an inside journeyman, training in the DC metro and surrounding area.
What it is
5-year apprenticeship to become an inside journeyman, training in the DC metro and surrounding area.
Best fit
Individuals interested in becoming licensed electricians
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Applications will close on December 31, 2026, or earlier if 4,200 applications are purchased, whichever comes first.
ABC Virginia
Apprenticeship Training
ABC Virginia is an industry leader in construction apprenticeship education. Companies that invest in employee development through apprenticeship training programs attract a quality workforce of loyal and highly skilled employees, while closing the skilled workforce gap.
What it is
ABC Virginia is an industry leader in construction apprenticeship education. Companies that invest in employee development through apprenticeship training programs attract a quality workforce of loyal and highly skilled employees, while closing the skilled workforce gap.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
National Institutes of Health
Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH. Interns work in research groups on various NIH campuses, with opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences, and have access to professional development programs.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH. Interns work in research groups on various NIH campuses, with opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences, and have access to professional development programs.
Best fit
College students, graduate students, and professional school students interested in biomedical research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Application will close in mid-February, 2027. Reference Letters are given an additional week past the application deadline.
Power Engineer
Registered apprenticeship — 1 NOVA sponsor
You operate and maintain electrical systems at power plants, earning a salary while training toward your PE license in the DC-Metro region. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
What it is
You operate and maintain electrical systems at power plants, earning a salary while training toward your PE license in the DC-Metro region. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
General Dynamics
Students and Recent Graduates - General Dynamics Mission Systems
Internship opportunities at General Dynamics Mission Systems where students work on defense and security technologies, with paid positions and potential for full-time employment post-internship.
What it is
Internship opportunities at General Dynamics Mission Systems where students work on defense and security technologies, with paid positions and potential for full-time employment post-internship.
Best fit
General
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Naval STEM
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
What it is
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
Best fit
Academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Applications Open August 1st- November 1st
Electric Utility Designer
Registered apprenticeship — 1 NOVA sponsor
You'll plan electrical systems for utility companies while earning your power systems credential. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
What it is
You'll plan electrical systems for utility companies while earning your power systems credential. 1 registered NOVA sponsor via Virginia Works. Explore and contact them below.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm minimum age and entry requirements, then ask about application windows and required documents.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Department of Homeland Security
Student Hire Internship Pathway for Acquisition Professionals
The Student Hire Internship Pathway (SHIP) for Acquisition Professionals offers current students in relevant educational programs paid internships in DHS acquisition offices during the period before graduation. Upon graduation, student interns may be converted into positions in the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP). SHIP is managed within the DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
What it is
The Student Hire Internship Pathway (SHIP) for Acquisition Professionals offers current students in relevant educational programs paid internships in DHS acquisition offices during the period before graduation. Upon graduation, student interns may be converted into positions in the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP). SHIP is managed within the DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
Best fit
Undergraduate
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
DHS typically recruits for SHIP around February or on‑boarding around June.