LARGO,
Md., July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employ
Prince George's, in collaboration
with Roadtrip Nation, is thrilled to announce a unique
opportunity for young adults in Prince
George's County, aged 18 to 24, who have graduated from
Prince George's County Public
Schools (PGCPS) and are eager to delve into various career
options.
Thanks to the support from the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, facilitated by the Prince
George's County Workforce Development Board, Employ Prince George's
Youth Career Connections has joined forces with Roadtrip
Nation to produce a groundbreaking documentary special. This
documentary will be aired on local public television stations,
shedding light on the diverse career pathways within Prince George's County and the DC Metropolitan
Region. Scheduled to be filmed in November
2024, the documentary aims to showcase the in-demand
industries, educational institutions, and abundant career
opportunities available for young individuals in the region.
The project will send these selected young adults on a multi-day
road trip in November 2024 to conduct
interviews with influential leaders and professionals across
various sectors in Prince George's
County. This immersive experience will provide invaluable
guidance, insights, and motivation from established County leaders,
paving the way for the next generation of the local workforce.
Employ Prince George's Youth Career Connections program
emphasizes the importance of exposing young people to a wide array
of career pathways by enabling them to engage with individuals who
share similar backgrounds and are already thriving in their
respective fields. By featuring these interactions in a documentary
format, the initiative aims to inspire and inform thousands of
viewers about the diverse career opportunities that exist.
Roadtrip Nation will work with participants to make sure this
opportunity is accessible, including covering all travel and
related costs, providing a generous stipend for personal expenses,
and connecting them with six months of free personalized career
coaching with InsideTrack, an Employ Prince George's partner, after
the experience.
Applications for this extraordinary opportunity are now
open and will close on Sunday, July
28th. Eligible candidates must be between the ages of 18 and
24, current residents of Prince George's
County, graduates of PGCPS, and passionate about exploring
career opportunities in fields such as construction, STEM,
healthcare, transportation, government, and more.
Don't miss out on this chance to begin a transformative journey
of career exploration and personal growth. Apply today to be part
of this once in a lifetime experience that could shape your future
career path by visiting, https://rtn.is/prince-georges-app.
Employ Prince George's
(EPG) provides workforce intelligence
and solutions for the job seeker and business. EPG's mission is to
contribute to the economic vitality of Prince George's County by providing a
demand-driven system that delivers qualified workers to business
and provides job seekers with opportunities for careers in
high-demand/high-growth industries. For more information, please
visit employpg.org.
Roadtrip Nation humanizes career
exploration through story and empowers individuals to connect their
interests to fulfilling lives and careers. Through its
award-winning public television series, New
York Times bestselling book "Roadmap," and educational
programs and tools that provide visibility and insights into career
possibilities and pathways, Roadtrip Nation gives people from all
backgrounds confidence and belief in their ability to persist
through challenges and define success for themselves. Roadtrip
Nation, a part of Strada Collaborative, has been showcased at the
United Nations Social Innovation Summit, Clinton Global Initiative,
NBC Education Nation, TEDx, Talks at Google, SXSW, and the Harvard
Social Enterprise Forum. For more information,
visit roadtripnation.com.
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