About Us
Find out more about the YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program!
Mission
To collaborate with youth and employers to create a meaningful paid employment opportunity that enhances youth job skills.
History
YouthWorks, originally called Blue Chip, changed its name in 1987. YouthWorks is now in its 36th year!
YouthWorks is a program within the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division. We provide a 5-week job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City young people between the ages of 14 to 21.
YouthWorks employers fit into two sections, Host Employers and Hire Employers. Host Employers are made up of nonprofits, government agencies, emerging businesses (1-5 Employees), etc. Hire Employers are made up of mostly businesses and other organizations that are able to pay out of pocket.
Meet the Team
Staff:
Donnice Brown, Assistant Director, Chief of Youth Services:
The Assistant Director, Chief of Youth Services works to develop and implement strategies and programs that will help young adults in the City on their path to prosperity. Programs that make up the Youth Services Division include: Youth Opportunity Centers, Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Grads 2 Careers (G2C), Youthworks summer jobs program, Pre-Adjudication Coordination and Training Program (PACT), Management Information System (MIS) and YH2O water mentoring program.
Rasheem, Senior Program Manager:
Manages the largest youth employment program in the state of Maryland and fifth largest employer in Baltimore City.
Nadia Sims, Program Coordinator:
My team recruits employers to apply to YouthWorks and assists both employers and youth with their applications. As a team, we assign youth to their summer job based on their preferences.
Rodney Walker, Private Sector Business Coordinator:
Oversee the recruitment of private sector employment opportunities along with the applicable recruitment of qualified young people to fill the open positions.
Carol Wilson, Data Assistant:
Assistant to the YouthWorks Manager with a wide range of responsibilities that contributes to productivity of the YW Program.
Eric Hofmeister, Data Specialist:
Conducts analytical processes/research and outreach that supports the YouthWorks program. Work is performed under supervision of the Program Manager.
Tim Johnson, Job Coach:
Recruits, trains, and places youth with YouthWorks Private Sector employers.
Taylor Curry, Office Support Specialist:
Provides administrative support to the Youthworks Private Sector team.
Brian Harrison, Private Sector Job Developer:
Engage with public and private sector employers to promote the Youthworks Private Sector program, which partners with companies in and around the Baltimore City area.
Desiree Sturgis, Worksite Development Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Stefanie Torres, Worksite Development Unit Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Latasha Wesley, Unit Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Leanna Ford, Unit Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Myra Mayo, Unit Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Dominic West, Unit Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Charlee Watson, Unit Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Jakia Stocks, Unit Supervisor:
Manages specific unit worksite development and management. Reviews and approves worksite application, work plan, and job description. Relay operational policies and procedures to program partners.
Sharron Bell, Unit Supervisor:
