Teen Apprentice Wins Maryland Honor

A Maryland high school senior just won top apprentice honors—and he’s already plotting to open his own electrical business. Yeridd Rodriguez, graduating from Glen Burnie High, earned the 2026 Maryland Youth Apprentice of the Year award after mastering his trade at Freestate Electrical. His principal called him a standout student with a winning attitude, while Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller praised apprenticeships as a vital path to real careers and a stronger workforce. With 21 student apprentices at his school and 171 across Anne Arundel County, Maryland is investing heavily in hands-on learning. Yeridd’s success isn’t just in his trade—he also earned the STAMP Seal of Biliteracy, proving he’s career-ready and well-rounded. His story is proof that opportunity meets drive—and the future is electric. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31a53433d2e8a6d9