with Stacy McAleer
Join us for an inside look at The Cavanagh House (TCH)—how it began, why it exists, and how it operates today. This webinar explores the development of our paid trades program, including program structure, day-to-day operations, and the systems that support student success. We’ll walk through our program format, recruitment process, and how we partner with community organizations to identify and enroll talent.
Attendees will also learn how TCH collaborates with other workrooms, textile suppliers, and industry partners to expand training opportunities and create real workforce pathways. We will also highlight the importance and impact of becoming a registered apprenticeship program, including credibility, funding access, workforce standards, and long-term sustainability.
This webinar is ideal for workforce developers, educators, industry partners, funders, and organizations interested in building sustainable, paid apprenticeship and trades training programs.
Stacy McAleer is the founder and executive director of The Cavanagh House, a vital resource to Baltimore and its surrounding areas, dedicated to helping individuals gain financial stability through the trade of upholstery and sewing. With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and over 35 years as a self-taught sewer, Stacy brings both clinical insight and hands-on expertise to her
leadership.
Committed to helping revitalize the upholstery and sewing industries in Baltimore and throughout the U.S., The Cavanagh House serves as a feeder of skilled workers to the industry. Under Stacy’s guidance, the organization not only provides hands-on training but also fosters economic independence and long-term career pathways for its participants.
A proud resident of Reisterstown, Maryland, Stacy continues to drive innovative solutions that uplift individuals and strengthen communities across the region.
