About the Program
What is the Summer Workforce Development Institute?
The KRoussaw Foundation Summer Workforce Development Institute is a five-week workforce readiness and career exploration program designed to expose youth and young adults to high-demand career pathways while developing professional, leadership, and workplace skills.
Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences, career exploration activities, guest speaker sessions, field trips, and workforce readiness training that prepares them for future educational and employment opportunities.
Before the Program
Enrollment Packet
Program Handbook
Dress Code
Participants are expected to dress in business casual attire throughout the program. This includes clean, professional clothing such as polo shirts, button-down shirts, blouses, khakis, dress pants, and clean sneakers or closed-toe shoes. Clothing with offensive language or graphics, excessively ripped clothing, pajamas, slides, or other inappropriate attire should not be worn. Our goal is to help participants develop professional workplace habits while maintaining a comfortable learning environment.
What You Get
Program Benefits
Completion Stipends
Transportation Assistance
Career Exploration
Entrepreneurship Training
Workforce Readiness
Industry Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Professional Development
Networking Opportunities
Certificates of Completion
Career Pathways
Explore Career Opportunities
01
Entrepreneurship
Learn the fundamentals of starting and growing a business, financial literacy, marketing, leadership, and innovation.
02
Transportation & CDL Exploration
Explore career pathways in commercial transportation, logistics, and supply chain industries.
03
Logistics & Supply Chain
Learn about warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation systems, and workforce opportunities.
04
Workplace Readiness
Develop communication, teamwork, professionalism, interviewing, resume development, and leadership skills.
Weekly Overview
Five weeks. Five focused journeys.
W01
Career Exploration & Workforce Foundations
W02
Transportation & CDL Career Exposure
W03
Logistics & Supply Chain Careers
W04
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
W05
Professional Development, Leadership & Career Planning
Why Participate?
Why Join?
Discover career pathways
Learn from industry professionals
Build professional skills
Strengthen leadership abilities
Explore entrepreneurship
Connect with mentors
Gain exposure to workforce certifications
Prepare for future employment opportunities
Eligibility
Who Can Participate?
Baltimore City Resident
Ages 14–24
Interested in career exploration and workforce development
Able to attend Monday–Thursday sessions
Willing to actively participate
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
Questions?
KRoussaw Foundation
Building career pathways for Baltimore's next generation of leaders.
202-506-3224
300 E. 29th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218