MMHA Service Training 2.0 (MMHASTA)

Launched in 2016, the Maryland Multi-Housing Association Service Training Academy (STA 2.0) is an innovative workforce development program designed to connect individuals to high-demand careers in apartment maintenance.

In just 60 days, STA 2.0 provides a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on, real-world training that equips students with the essential skills needed to succeed in the multifamily housing industry.

What You’ll Learn

Students are exposed to a full spectrum of maintenance fundamentals, including:

  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • Appliance Repair
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Apartment Make-Ready Process

Upon successful completion of the training, the STA team helps students prepare for the next step: employment. We actively connect our students with interviews at reputable property management companies committed to hiring and developing new talent.

Our Mission & Goals

At STA 2.0, we believe in building futures through opportunity, access, and hands-on education. Our program is more than training—it’s a launchpad into a thriving, essential industry.

What Sets STA 2.0 Apart

As a program powered by the Maryland Multi-Housing Association (MMHA)—a trade association made up of apartment community owners, managers, and industry partners—we are uniquely positioned to train, connect, and place our students directly into the workforce. Our relationships with reputable management companies give our graduates a true advantage when it comes to starting their careers.

Our Goals

  • To provide high-quality vocational training in apartment maintenance at no cost to the student
  • To recruit and train individuals who are eager to build meaningful careers in the rental housing industry
  • To support job placement for graduates by connecting them with trusted employers in the multifamily sector
  • To create a pipeline of skilled talent for the Maryland multifamily industry, where qualified maintenance professionals are in high demand
  • To train a minimum of 48 students annually, ensuring continued access to opportunity and a consistent flow of new talent into the industry

Upcoming 2026 Academy Start Dates:

January 26th, 2026
April 20th, 2026
July 13th, 2026
October 12th, 2026

How does the STA 2.0 work?

Online Application

Do you know someone that would be a good candidate for this program?

If so, please contact:

Director of Workforce Development, Education & Digital Strategy, Candice Manning at cmanning@mmhaonline.org 

Director of Service Training, Greg Swietkoski at gswietkoski@mmhaonline.org,

Education and Digital Marketing Manager, Christina Marcelo at cmarcelo@mmhaonline.org

or call 410-413-1419.