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Maritime apprenticeship pilot gains traction in Annapolis but expansion awaits grant funds
Summary
Port Annapolis and the Maritime Trades Association of Maryland are registering apprentices and one firm expects to sign an apprentice in July; expansion hinges on a $50,000 grant payment for the new fiscal year and clearer targets for the pilot.
City staff told the Economic Matters Committee on July 1 that the maritime apprenticeship pilot has received renewed employer interest but the program’s ability to scale depends on the next planned grant payment.
Adam reported that Port Annapolis plans to register another apprentice and that the Maritime Trades Association of Maryland expects to register an apprentice at Full Keel Marine in July. He said the program has had some early traction with marinas and diesel‑service shops but that teams are waiting on the next $50,000 grant payment for the new fiscal year to expand the pipeline.
Committee members asked about outreach and targets. Adam said the Maritime Trades Association handles employer outreach and that his office will work with the trades and with local schools to capture data on how many apprentices enter, where they work and how long they remain in the pipeline. A member asked whether the pilot target is six apprentices; Adam said he did not have confirmation and would follow up with Hope, the staff liaison who has been coordinating the program.
Why it matters: committee members said the city needs consistent data before next year’s budget to determine whether to boost funding; staff said they will capture demand and waiting‑list info to inform budget decisions.
Next steps: staff will confirm pilot targets with program leads, track placement and retention data, and report back to the committee ahead of next year’s budget cycle.
