Stephen Leete is a senior satellite systems engineer with 35 years of experience with commercial and science satellites. He has published on requirements development, technology readiness assessments, verification and validation, on-orbit servicing, and space solar power.

Jeffrey W. Smith
Maryland Department of Labor

Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning

Program Manager, Apprenticeship Maryland Program

Apprenticeship Maryland — Earn and Learn Opportunities for Youth

Our Vision
Engaging a new generation of workers and employers through youth apprenticeships ensures that Maryland remains open for business.

The Apprenticeship Maryland Program (AMP) specifically invests in key industries including manufacturing, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and traditional apprenticeships.

By empowering your future workforce now, you’re investing in your company, your community, and your future.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the organization’s membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.

In May 2019, two long-standing organizations, Toastmasters International and Rotary International, formed a unique strategic alliance, drawing from the strength of their many similarities and complementary differences. The opportunity for Toastmasters members is primarily to establish  fellowship and make new connections, contribute more to communities, and potentially elevate clubs. Rotary members have the opportunity to develop new skills and may ask to visit Toastmasters clubs or receive evaluations. Toastmasters also developed eight educational courses for Rotarians and Rotaractors, available on Rotary International’s Learning Center, which can be accessed by their members in nine languages.

Howard Glassman is currently employed at the GEICO group of insurance companies as a Lead IT Auditor in the Internal Audit Department. His career in auditing spans four decades in the public accounting, securities, engineering/construction, direct marketing/publishing, banking, and insurance industries.