AGENDA September 8, 2026 - Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (MATC)

Convene at 9:00 AM at Operating Engineers Local 37 Training School 5021 North Point Blvd, Sparrows Point, MD 21219.
Minutes of the May 2026 Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council meeting.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
1. NEW PROGRAMS
  ITEM 1. First Solutions Pest & Home Services (Aneta Lefterov) - Request for registration of standards of apprenticeship for the occupation of Pest Control Technician.
  ITEM 2. Baltimore City Public Schools (Logan Dean) - Request registration of standards and EEO/AAP for Baltimore Public City Public Schools for the occupations of Administrative Manager, Marketer, Graphic Designer, Cook, Computer Support Spec., Building Maintenance, Nursing Assistant, Child Care. This new group non-joint program, that is competency based and will employ apprentices among partner employers, promoting high school level Registered Apprenticeship opportunities.
2. PROGRAM REVISIONS
  ITEM 3. Congoleum Corporation Resilient Flooring Division (Teresa Mena) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add the occupation of Millwright and a related instruction provider, Penn Foster for the occupations of Stationary Engineer and Millwright.
NEW BUSINESS
1. NEW PROGRAMS
  ITEM 4. BIITECH (Aneta Lefterov) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupation of Web Developer.
  ITEM 5. C. Albert Matthews, Inc. (Jacqueline Trieu) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupations of Electrician, HVAC/R Tech and Plumber.
  ITEM 6. Fixed Right & Guaranteed (Laura Wright) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupation of HVAC/R Tech.
  ITEM 7. Haris Design & Construction Co. (Aneta Lefterov) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupation of Construction Craft Laborer.
  ITEM 8. Levindale Hebrew Genriatic Center and Hospital Inc. (Marshel Pollock) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupations of LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse.
  ITEM 9. Loving Care Senior Services Inc. (Laura Wright) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupation of Direct Care Worker/Home Health Aide.
  ITEM 10. Marcellus Farms (Karen Parker) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupation of Agricultural Manager
  ITEM 11. Master of Project Academy (Lynn Stone) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupation of Information Technology Project Manager.
  ITEM 12. Wiygul Automotive Clinic (Laura Wright) - Requests for approval of registration of standards and affirmative action plan for the occupation of General service Technician.
2. PROGRAM REVISIONS
  
  ITEM 13. Asian American Center of Frederick (Jennifer White) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to updated related instruction curriculum for Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
  ITEM 14. Association of Air Conditioning Professionals (Angela Harkness) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to to include OSHA 10 as part of their curriculum.
  ITEM 15. Baltimore’s Promise (Marshel Pollock) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add two occupations: Surgical Technician and Facilities Admissions Coordinator.
  ITEM 16. Baltimore Electricians JATC Local Union 24 (Marshel Pollock) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add locations and update progressive wage scale
  ITEM 17. Baltimore Performance Association (Teresa Mena) - Request for approval to add the occupation of Home Performance Technician including the related instruction for this occupation.
  ITEM 18. Danko Arlington (Marshel Pollock) - Request the revision to standards of apprenticeship to add eight occupations: Aluminum Casting Inspector, X-ray, Liquid Penetrant Testing Molding/Coremaker, Pouring/Melting, Welding, Grinding/Sawing, Heat Treatment.
  ITEM 19. Howard County Public School System Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Sheila Jackson) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add a new occupation of Plumber.
  ITEM 20. Joe’s Movement Emporium (Karen Parker) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add a new occupation of Arts Educator.
  ITEM 21. John Hopkins Howard County General Hospital, Inc. (Sheila Jackson) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add a new occupation of Community Health Worker.
  ITEM 22. Nickle Electrical Companies (Amy Belt) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to be updated to the current Maryland Standards of Apprenticeship format.
  ITEM 23. OpenClassrooms (Lynn Stone) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to register a new occupation of Sales Development Representative and include high school to apprenticeship language.
  ITEM 24. Stella May Contracting Inc. (Amy Belt) - Requesting approval to add the new occupation of Overhead Line Worker Individual Non-Joint Standards for Stella May Contracting Inc.
  ITEM 25. Stuart Contractors, LLC (Jacqueline Trieu) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add a new related instruction provider and affirmative action plan.
  ITEM 26. Technology Security Associates, Inc. (Laura Wright) Request the approval of revisions to related instruction for the occupation for Cyber Security Specialists adding WGU as an optional provider.
  ITEM 27. Volvo Group Trucks (Jennifer White) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add a new related instruction provider, Hagerstown Community College for the occupation of Maintenance Machine.
  ITEM 28. Youth Educational Services (Marshel Pollock) - Request for revision of standards of apprenticeship to add the occupations of Accounting Technician and Insurance Sales Agent.
3. PROGRAM REVIEWS (5 or more apprentices)
  
  ITEM 29. Building Performance Association (Pam Luby) - Request for approval of program review for a registered sponsor with 5 or more apprentices.
  ITEM 30. Hamilton-Pyker Talentgro (Coral Newland) - Request for approval of program review for a registered sponsor with 5 or more apprentices.
  ITEM 31. Harford County Maryland Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Coral Newland) - Request for approval of program review for a registered sponsor with 5 or more apprentices.
  ITEM 32. Maryland Rural Water Association (Pam Ludy) - Request for approval of program review for a registered sponsor with 5 or more apprentices.
  ITEM 33. Summit Fire & Security (Coral Newland) - Request for approval of program review for a registered sponsor with 5 or more apprentices.
4. PROVISIONAL REVIEWS
  
  ITEM 34. Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (Pam Luby) - Request for approval of provisional program review for a registered sponsor.
  ITEM 35. Directional Services Inc dba Cinterra (Coral Newland) - Request for approval of provisional program review for a registered sponsor.
  ITEM 36. Expert Wire, Inc. (Pam Luby) - Request for approval of provisional program review for a registered sponsor.
  ITEM 37. Rouxbe Global Food Group, Inc (Pam Luby) - Request for approval of provisional program review for a registered sponsor.
  ITEM 38. Worksource Montgomery (Pam Luby) - Request for approval of provisional program review for a registered sponsor.
5. CANCELLATIONS
  
  ITEM 39. A&A Companies (Alicia Dennis) - Request for voluntary cancellation of standards of apprenticeship.
  ITEM 40. Carroll Technology & Innovation Council (Teresa Mena) - Request for voluntary cancellation of standards of apprenticeship.
  ITEM 41. Franklin Skills, LLC (Angela Harkness) - Request for voluntary cancellation of standards of apprenticeship.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
  Apprentice Registrations with Greater than 50% Credit or After-the-fact
  
  ITEM 42. Baltimore City Joint Apprenticeship Committee, ASSCME Local 44 (Marshel Pollock) - Request for registration of seven (7) apprentices with over 50% credit and after-the-fact registration.
  ITEM 43. Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland, Inc. (Angela Harkness) - Request for registration of an apprentice with over 50% credit.
  ITEM 44. Nickel Electrical Companies (Amy Belt) - Request for registration of an apprentice with over 50% credit.
  ITEM 45. Reliance Test & Technology (Laura Wright) - Request for registration of an apprentice with over 50% credit.
  ITEM 46. Washington D.C. Electricians JATC Local 26(IBEW26) (Karen Parker) - Request for registration of an apprentice with over 50% credit.
  ITEM 47. Apprentice Training, Inc. (Lynn Stone) - Request for posthumous Completion of two apprentices.
  Approval of a New AMP Employer/Occupation
  ITEM 48. A&A Bolt & Screws Co. (Angela Harkness) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Warehouse Associate for Baltimore County Schools. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 49. Air Repair, Inc (Jacqueline Trieu) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Aviation Mechanic [YOUTH]
  ITEM 50. AI-Tech Associates, LLC (Alicia Dennis) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Electronic Engineering Technician. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 51. Baia Coastal Italian Kitchen (Laura Wright) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Culinarian. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 52. BKA Specialty Motors (Amy Belt) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Automotive Technician. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 53. Brick Wood Fired Bistro (Laura Wright) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Culinarian. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 54. Catierre Designs LLC (Marshel Pollock) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Fashion Designer. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 55. Celebree of Lutherville (Angela Harkness) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Teacher’s Aide. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 56. Cogito Innovations, LLC (Laura Wright) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Electrical Engineer. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 57. Constantine Commercial Construction LLC (Angela Harkness) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupations of Carpenter and Project Manager. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 58. Davis Unlimited Information Technologies (Angela Harkness) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupations of IT Specialist and Service Technician. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 59. Diversified Safety Services (Angela Harkness) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Safety Inspector. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 60. DRM Senior Care Solutions (Alicia Dennis) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Direct Care Professional. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 61. Law Office of Carlton J Moss, Jr., LLC (Amy Belt) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupations of Business Manager and Legal Assistant. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 62. Manokin Nursing and Rehab (Alicia Dennis) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Certified Nursing Assistant I(GNA). [YOUTH]
  ITEM 63. Maryland Diesel & Fuel Injection LLC (Alicia Dennis) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Diesel Engine Specialist. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 64. Mathnasium (Laura Wright) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Tutor. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 65. One Source Wellness Works (Angela Harkness) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Administrative Assistant. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 66. Pond View Farm, LLC (Amy Belt) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupations of Business Manager ,Grounds Caretaker, Catering Coordinator, and Farm Technician . [YOUTH]
  ITEM 67. St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (Laura Wright) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Environmental Science and Protection Technician. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 68. T&S Marine Inc (Alicia Dennis) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Diesel Engine Specialist. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 69. The Carpet Workshop - Get Floored (Teresa Mena) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Flooring Mechanic. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 70. The Goddard School Aberdeen (Amy Belt) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Teacher’s Assistant. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 71. Three Rivers Electric LLC (Jacqueline Trieu) - Requesting approval of a new employer for the occupation of Electrician. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 72. Frederick County Government (Jennifer White) - Requesting approval of a new occupation of Public Relations Specialist. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 73. Phoenix Mecano (Jennifer White) - Requesting approval of a new occupation of Painter. [YOUTH]
  ITEM 74. Tidal Health, Inc (Alicia Dennis) - Requesting approval of a new occupation of Patient Care Technician . [YOUTH]