Maryland Works for Wind

Maryland Works for Wind (MWW) is a regional consortium of employers, unions, local workforce development areas, business alliances and training providers committed to drive economic development by connecting underrepresented populations to good-paying careers. Through robust training and apprenticeship programs, students are prepared to enter careers in manufacturing, construction and transportation, distribution and logistics on career pathways structured to grow and expand to other developing industries. 

Available jobs

Jobs in these three key industries include:

  • Carpenter
  • Crane and tower operator
  • Electrical/telecommunication
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • HVAC technician
  • Ironworker and steelworker
  • Rigging
  • Specialty painter and glazier

  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programmer and operator
  • Forklift operator
  • Machinist
  • Welder, solderer and cutter

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) Driver
  • Diesel mechanic
  • Distribution manager
  • Freight stock and material mover
  • Maritime TDL

Eligibility

If you’re eager to apply, training and apprenticeship programs only require that you:

  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Able to pass a drug test
  • Are authorized to work in the United States

Program Services

Some training and apprenticeship programs have support services to get you through the training and into a career that can lead you to a self-sustaining, high quality of life. Services include:

  • Child-care aid
  • Criminal record expungement
  • Financial aid
  • Tools and work attire
  • Transportation aid

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

The following organizations are working together with the County to build this new industry:

Organization Training/Apprenticeships
Available
Community College of Baltimore County
  • CDL courses
  • Construction
  • Welding
Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers
  • Carpentry
  • Millwrights
  • Welding
International Brother of Electrical Workers, Local 24
  • Cable pullers
  • Construction wiremen
  • Electricians
  • Telecommunications
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 37
  • Heavy equipment operators
  • Mechanics
  • Riggers
Jane Addams Resource Center (JARC)
  • CNC
  • Welding skills
Living Classrooms Foundation
  • Distribution professionals
  • Logistics
  • Warehousing