Job Hiring Challenges
The Employer may not want to hire someone who has no experience
What is explain that you have job relevant experience
Using the internet to search potential careers
What is online research
The income you get from your job
What is Making Money
The increase in the rate of number of people who are hired
Visiting a college campus to get a sense of what college life is like
What are College Tours
Employer may think you'll only stay a short time
What is Reassure them of your commitment
Talking to people to learn about what certain jobs involve
What is Informational interviews
What is keep learning
The more knowledge and education you have can effect this
What is the more you will earn
Bringing individuals from local community working in different fields in to talk to youth
What are Guest speakers
Employer may not think you have the right skills
What is point out your relevant skills and strengths
Accessing contacts to learn about potential careers
What is Networking
When you wake up everyday and enjoy going to work
What is loving what you do
When you are able to make important job related decisions
What is career readiness
Arranged work opportunities for qualified youth to apply skills and knowledge to real-world work experiences.
Employer gets many applications for the same position
What is making sure your application materials stand out from the crowd
Gaining first-hand experience in a variety of jobs
What is community service and volunteering
When you want to make a bigger change in more than just your community
What is key behaviors and skills
Employer may believe teens are irresponsible
What is show how responsible you are by completing tasks well and taking initiative
Daily Double!
Someone with relevant experience that is committed to helping you grow and develop
When your boss acknowledges the work you contribute
What is being recognized as important
Daily Double!
Allow young people to work for a period of time (usually a summer) in a business related to a field of study or interest
What are internships
Allows to youth to immerse themselves in the world of work where they can gain first-hand knowledge about careers and job requirements.
What is group job shadowing