Maryland Launches Service Year Option and Corps
Maryland has launched a new Service Year Option and Corps program to provide young adults with opportunities to serve their communities while gaining valuable skills and experiences. The program is now accepting applications from interested individuals.
What is the Service Year Option and Corps?
The Service Year Option and Corps is a new initiative created by the state of Maryland to provide young adults aged 18-26 opportunities to serve their communities through a year-long program. Participants in the program will be placed with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other community partners, where they will work on various projects and initiatives to address critical social issues.
In addition to gaining valuable skills and experiences, participants will also receive a living stipend, health insurance, and an education award that can be used to pay for college or student loans.
The Importance of Service
The launch of the Service Year Option and Corps is critical for Maryland and the country as communities grapple with various social and economic challenges. Advocates for the program argue that service is more important now than ever and that programs like the Service Year Option and Corps can help to address these challenges while also providing young adults with valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth.
As Maryland Governor Wes Moore notes, “Service will save us. It’s not only about what we do for others but what it does for us. It builds character, it builds community, and it builds a sense of purpose.”
With the launch of the Service Year Option and Corps, Maryland is taking an essential step towards creating a more just and equitable society and providing young adults with the tools and experiences they need to succeed in the years ahead.
