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Description
Job Readiness Workshop is for High School Students wanting to learn how to seek and obtain employment. This curriculum is designed to prepare all participants for all aspects of the job-seeking process, as well as participation in the Intern Interview and expectations of selected PAID interns.
The following topics will be covered:
- Filling out an application and locating additional jobs
- Writing a Cover Letter and Resume
- Interview Skills and Interpersonal Skills
- Expectations in the Workplace and Career Planning
Participants will be grouped by cohort based on schedule they selected with roughly 25 participants in each cohort. Within each cohort are to be treated as “coworkers” and Teams will work together to complete various discussions, activities, and challenges
PAID Internship Selection:
• Interviews: with Intern Placement Supervisors
• Supervisors will be given a rubric/report card, to determine Intern placement + interview based on:
1. Attendance
2. Ability to work well with others
3. Completed tasks
4. Communication
5. Engagement
Interns will be paid upon successful completion of the internship.
Location
WMCC - Activity Room at War Memorial Community Center
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