Below is information about an upcoming summer opportunity to for youth with a disability (504 plan, IEP, DVR eligible, etc) to gain job skills and participate in a paid summer internship.
Please pass this information along to youth (age 16 +) who might be interested.
Registration contact information is below.
Job Seeking & Job Success Skills with a Paid Work Experience
WorkSource Skagit will present a summer youth “Job Preparation and Employment Related Skills Development” opportunity. This program will include a combination of classroom training, computer lab work, employer engagements as well as a 60 hour work experience for each individual.
This proposal can accommodate up to 10 youth with mild to moderate disabilities provided their referral source can help identify a potential work experience site with an identified job.
With a specific work experience (job site and job description) in mind, the following hands-on instruction will be provided to expose the job seeker to the entire process of applying, interviewing, working, receiving an evaluation, and adding the work experience to their resume.
Schedule will be as follows:
Ø July 18-21, 9:00-12:00 @ WorkSource Skagit. Participants will go through all phases of skill identification, resume/cover letter writing, application completion, and interviewing in preparation for their designated work experience.
Ø July 25-29, August 1-5, August 8-11 @ work site for 20 hours/week. Schedules may vary depending on needs of the work site. Will include a mid-way evaluation meeting with a Workforce Coordinator.
Ø August 15-18, 9:00-12:00 @ WorkSource Skagit. Participants will add new skills and experience to job search tools. Further teaching on skill development and career exploration will help guide them to their next steps for employment opportunities.
POC: Catherine Kennedy @ 360-416-3516 or https://owa.unitedgeneral.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=8a4a5bd888b34b5da5699ec46768f09b&URL=mailto%3ackennedy%40nwpic.bellingham.wa.us
Please specify at the time of registration if accommodation will be needed and ideas for work site.
