Youth Services Archives

Arianna’s Recipe for Success

Meet baker, student, and bundt cake expert – Arianna!

Stephen & Crystal: Work-Based Learning in Action

Meet Stephen and Crystal, two students from Montgomery County jumpstarting their careers through Humanim’s Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE).

Gaining Skills, Shaping a Future: Vincent’s story

Meet Vincent, an 18-year-old participant in Humanim’s Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE).

Ethan Finds His Footing and a Future

When Ethan, a 17 year-old high school student, joined Humanim’s Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) in January, he didn’t have a set career path in mind. He just knew he wanted to try something new.

Guiding Careers: Meet Two Job Coaches Changing Lives

March was Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and April is Autism Acceptance Month, making this the perfect time to celebrate the impact of job coaching.

Humanim Honored with the 2024 Casey & Pebble Willis Making a Difference Award

A huge thank you to the Community Foundation of Howard County for honoring our Youth Transition Services (YTS) with the 2024 Casey & Pebble Willis Making a Difference Award. This award was presented at the Annual Dinner of Celebration and Philanthropy and it highlights the incredible impact nonprofits are making in our local community. Humanim

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Design Dreams in Motion: Chase’s Journey

Chase is turning his passion for interior design into a promising career. A senior at Patterson Mill High School, Chase joined our Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) with a clear goal to work in interior design.

Humanim Selected as 2025 Howard County YEP! Grant Awardee: Empowering Youth for Career Success

Humanim is excited to announce that we have been selected for a second time as a recipient of the 2025 Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) grant from Howard County. We’re grateful for this award, which provides us with the resources to continue supporting young people of Howard County through our Youth Transition Services, offering career readiness, mentorship, and job development opportunities as they move from high school into successful careers.

Kalif: Advocate, Hard Worker, Leader

At just 18 years old, Kalif is already proving that determination, passion, and a strong support system can pave the way for a bright future. Kalif first learned about Humanim through his DORS counselor and joined the Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) program to gain work experience and support his growth.