Workforce Development
Building Careers, Empowering Baltimore
At the heart of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, featuring the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel, is a commitment to inclusive economic growth and long-term career development for Baltimore City residents.
Opportunities in Construction with the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program
How to Get a Job with the Unions Workshop Series
Our workforce development workshops are designed to break down how unions operate, giving participants a clear understanding of the process and actionable next steps to access apprenticeship programs and secure employment opportunities. Each engagement is structured to leave attendees with a tangible, personalized plan.
If you need a clear understanding of how the unions work and want actionable steps on how to obtain a job with the unions, then this workshop is for you! Get ready for a career in construction on the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, featuring the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel.
Public Labor Agreement (PLA)
The Project Labor Agreement (PLA) ensures strong collaboration between Amtrak, Clark/Stacy Witbeck, JV, local unions, and contractors to support fair hiring practices and high-quality work standards. It prioritizes the recruitment and retention of Baltimore City residents, with clear targets for Apprentice (50%) and Journeyperson (20%) participation. To ensure equitable access of those most impacted by the project, our workforce development strategy follows a tiered hiring approach based on Baltimore City postal codes. This allows us to align opportunity with impact, ensuring those closest to the work benefit most directly.
Our Commitment
We’re not just filling jobs, we’re changing the way people access opportunities and build lasting careers. By equipping Baltimore residents with tools, training, and opportunity, the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Project becomes more than infrastructure. It becomes a legacy of empowerment. Let’s build what matters, TOGETHER.
About The Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council
The Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council is committed to embracing change and innovation that results in measurable value that is easily perceived by industry, government and community leaders.
Through sustained and collaborative efforts with these partners — centered upon pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, and the “Helmets to Hardhats”program — The Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council collectively moves the needle of industry and social change in the direction of greater employment opportunity and economic advancement, ensuring that construction is a viable family-sustaining career.
