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The Navigator Center supports City Schools graduates with the transition from high school to a career.
Every summer, experts can help students explore job opportunities, apply to jobs, complete the college transition process, enroll in the armed forces, match with apprenticeships, along with a variety of other postsecondary coaching support services. Make an appointment with our experts today; we look forward to connecting!
Make an appointment with our experts!
Join us for our inaugural year! Experts are available for weekly appointments or virtual drop-in hours at the following times:
- Tuesdays: 12pm - 6pm
- Wednesdays: 12pm - 4pm
- Saturdays: 10am - 2pm
Select an appointment by clicking on the button below. Please select the area of support most relevant to your needs.
Navigator Center Resources
Explore the resources for your pathway below!
College Pathways
College transition steps are often unique and specific to the college for which the student is attending. We encourage you to make an appointment with our experts to coach you through your individual student needs.
College Transition Steps
Applying to local community colleges
Federal Financial Aid
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- FSA ID
- Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC/MDCAPS)
Jobs, Careers, & Workforce Development Programs
Our experts are interested in helping connect you with meaningful career opportunities and bridge programs that lead to competitive salaries. Make an appointment today with an expert to discuss your career options and goals!
- Grads2Careers: Grads2Careers helps Baltimore City Schools graduates connect with free job training and find employment in careers of interest. Grads2Careers offers several different tracks in the biotechnology, construction, healthcare, medical front office, hospitality, information technology, distribution & logistics, and land surveying fields.
- Americorps or City Year: Members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.
- Year Up: Our one-year training program and six-month internship is about gaining access, getting your foot in the door, and making connections that count. Earn college credit at one of our college partners OR up to 30 ACE college credit recommendations.
- Mayor’s Office of Employment Development: Provides job seeker services, career workshops, and trainings.
- Apprenticeship Maryland or Apprenticeship.Gov: Apprenticeships include a paid period of training that allows students to learn a particular skill or set of skills in an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway.
- Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS): DORS helps people with disabilities who want to work. DORS helps prepare people with disabilities to go to work or keep the job they have.
Armed Forces
Can't get connected to your recruiter? Having trouble sending an official transcript? Not sure which branch might be the best fit for you? Make an appointment today with an expert to discuss your military options and pathways!
Other Community Resources
- BeMore Ready: Guide to College & Career Readiness
- Scholarship Search Resources: Unigo, Scholly, College Greenlight, Naviance, Month by Month Awards
Ongoing thanks to our staff and volunteer experts!
