Please join us for our March General Membership Luncheon.

Patrick Sawyer, Partnership Development Associate for the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation will be speaking on:

- What is the Department of Service and Civic Innovation?

- What are the Service Year Option and Maryland Corps programs?

- How can my business get involved?

The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation is the State’s newest government agency. It was created this past April with the passage of the Serving Every Region through Vocational Exploration (SERVE) Act. As a department, one of their chief responsibilities is to recruit for and administer programming for two first-in-the-country service-oriented workforce development initiatives: the Service Year Option and Maryland Corps programs.

The Service Year Option and Maryland Corps programs are parallel streams of service for individuals (called Members) 18+ during which they perform 9-10 months of paid service in a position that suits their long-term goals and interests. Worksites - referred to as Host Site partners - can be state or local government agencies, for-profits, nonprofits, and businesses both small and large can apply. They see these programs as something that should be mutually beneficial to the Members and Host Site Partners alike; Members get valuable work experience and professional development, and Host Site Partners are able to expand their workforce and fill unoccupied, entry-level positions.

Lunch will be provided (please select menu options when purchasing your ticket).

Seating is limited, so make sure to register asap HERE