Free Workforce Training Program for Young Adults

The City of Bowie Office of Grant Development and Administration, in conjunction with Bowie Youth and Family Services, offers residents a free Workforce Development and Life Skills Training Program for youth and young adults between the ages of 15 and 25. The program provides free workforce readiness training, which includes a portion on life skills and another on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career paths.

Online Information Forums

Two live information forums will be hosted online on Wednesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• View the February 10 online forum
• Register for the February 24 online forum

NOTE: Both forums will cover the same information; it is not necessary to attend both.

Application Process

The application period for the 2021 program is February 1, 2021 - March 19, 2021. Classes will take place online in April and May 2021. 

To apply, please fill out this form. If you are under the age of 18, please make sure your parent or guardian signs and returns the parental consent form either with the application or emails it to worktraining@cityofbowie.org 

Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email to schedule a telephone in-take interview. If you do not receive an email after one business day, please contact the program coordinator, Kay Starr, at 301-809-3009 or email worktraining@cityofbowie.org 

The program is for Bowie residents only. Check your to see if your address is within the City of Bowie. 

Program Dates

Module 1: Life Skills and STEM Careers

For residents aged 15 - 17, Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2021 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For residents aged 18 - 25, Thursdays, April 8 15, 22, and 29, 2021 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Module 2: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

For residents aged 15 - 17, Tuesdays, May 10 and 18, 2021 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For residents aged 18 - 25, Thursdays, May 13 and 20, 2021 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Program Flyer

Program Criteria & Eligibility Requirements (Flyer)

For more information, please contact:

Kay Starr, Program Coordinator

Email: worktraining@cityofbowie.org

​Online Learning

See links to the 2020 course materials.

Life Skills Presentations

Life Skills Presentation #1: Goal-Setting for Success
Handout - Goal Setting

Life Skills Presentation #2: Managing Time & Money
Handout - Time Management
Handout - 5 Money-Saving Tips
Submit Feedback (Youth Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M3GKSVH
Submit Feedback (Adult Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPQLJKP

Life Skills Presentation #3: Managing Stress/Decision-Making and Risk
Handout - Stress Management
Submit Feedback (Youth Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QV365QN
Submit Feedback (Adult Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QYPP57P

Life Skills Presentation #4: Effective Communications/Relationship Building
Handout - Building Relationships
Handout - Effective Communication
Handout - Relationship Building
Submit Feedback (Youth Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDJXXT3
Submit Feedback (Adult Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D2WVFG7

​STEM Industry Presentations

STEM Presentation #1: Cybersecurity
Handout - Cybersecurity Jobs
Handout - CyberTalent Roadmap
Handout - What is the Future of Cybersecurity Jobs


STEM Presentation #2A: Health and Wellness Apps
STEM Presentation #2B: Healthcare Careers
Handout - Healthcare Careers
Handout - Benefits of Working in a Medical Field
Handout - mHealth Worksheet
Submit Feedback (Youth Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBS68K8
Submit Feedback (Adult Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M6LPZCM


STEM Presentation #3: Careers in eSports and the Gaming Industry
Handout - eSports Careers
Submit Feedback (Youth Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QRG82HS
Submit Feedback (Adult Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QF29JM9


STEM Presentation #4: Low Voltage/Data Cabling/Audio-Visual/Security-Building
Handout - Cutsheet of Local Cabling and Low Voltage Network Companies
Handout - ByteBack Pathways to IT Careers
Submit Feedback (Youth Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9HYBYYD
Submit Feedback (Adult Cohort) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DCJ7F59

General STEM & Career Planning Resources

Career Planning - Social Media and Branding

Video: Ten Women Engineers Leading the Way - https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/video-ten-women-engineers-leading-the-way

STEM Learning Beyond the Classroom - https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/stem-learning-beyond-the-classroom

Infographic: How Well Does an Engineering Major Pay? - https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/infographic-how-well-does-an-engineering-major-pay