In May

Posted: May 4, 2012 in career, jobs, news, Uncategorized, youth
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 Opportunities This Month

Youth Planning Team

We would like if we can have a variety of youth from different schools and organization. So please refer youth.

Financial Aid Assistance

Youth Can Get Job Postings Instantly Here

You can access our calendar on our website youthworks.cc  

Click on find a job  and then calendar

We are on Facebook!

Go to Facebook , search people or pages for YouthWorks (Just as it appears)

We also have a YouTube Channel - youthworkscc1

You can follow us on Twitter and receive job postings instantly.

Twitter name Youthworkscc

 

Youth Who Found Jobs

If you have youth that are members of FutureWorks who got a job please let them know about our $50 bi-monthly raffle.

Just call the youth area (413)-858-2818 or email gbrantley@getajob.cc letting us know that they got a job

Youth Job & Volunteer Fair

Posted: April 3, 2012 in career, event, jobs, Uncategorized, youth
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More Info Here

Get your resume ready, dress to impress and meet companies who are actively looking to hire or place young people in volunteer opportunities.

YouthWorks can help you prepare for the job fair. Stop in and see us at FutureWorks Career Center in the STCC Technology Park on Federal Street in Springfield.  We are across the street from the main entrance to STCC.

See What It Takes To Find Work

Posted: March 2, 2012 in event, jobs, Uncategorized, youth
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Get the skills to find a job at our Youth Job Night.  Here you will participate in mock interviews, learn what employers are looking for in new hires.

Maximize your chances of getting a job offer.  We will have workforce professionals and employers on hand to give you tips and insight into the hiring process.

Youth Job Night takes place on Thursday, March 29th from 4:00-6:00 PM.  Food and Refreshments will be provided.

To attend simply complete our reservation form.

Find Money For College

Posted: February 28, 2012 in college, education, financial aid, youth
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You can now use your Facebook account to find money to help pay for a college education.  My College Dollars provides information on obtaining scholarships, completing and using your FAFSA to get government money and loans.  The site explains how work study programs can help meet the cost of a higher education.

The site also provides financial aid forms as well as the deadlines students must meet to be considered.  Learn the amount of money a college education is likely to require to help you in planning to meet the cost.

Stop. Think. Let It Go

Posted: February 24, 2012 in education, youth
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Youth Job Night

Posted: February 1, 2012 in education, event, jobs, youth
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Get A Jump On Getting The Job!

Image: Asif Akbar

Youth Job Night is an event that was designed by youth for youth.

You will participate in mock interviews with professionals and/or employers, participate  in employability skill building exercises  and get job searching tips  from professionals and or employers.

Get the Skills to get the Job!

Date: March 29th
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: FutureWorks Career Center in the Federal Room

Food and refreshments will be provided.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW

Get Involved!

Posted: November 7, 2011 in career, education, event, news, Uncategorized, youth
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YouthWorks has several opportunities for you to get involved.  Check  out our Youth Planning Team and Youth Job Club.  We would love to have you here!

Click Link For Larger Image.

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Urgent Job Openings

Posted: November 4, 2011 in Uncategorized
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We have two employers looking to hire staff immediately.  The openings involve positions involved in monitoring the post storm clean-up and a one-day crowd control assignment at retail stores in Springfield and Hadley, MA.

You need to be 18 to apply.

If you are interested, don’t delay, apply now!

Read about the openings here

Ask Gymmetta

Posted: October 24, 2011 in career, jobs
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Do you have questions about searching for jobs?  Are you looking for career information?

Ask Youth Specialist Gymmetta Brantley by posting your question by clicking on the balloon to your right.  Gymmetta will get you the answer you need.

Look for her response right here on our blog.

Get The Help You Need

Posted: October 4, 2011 in education, jobs
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Image: Zanetta Hardy

You can’t find work unless you have the skills to find work.  YouthWorks helps 16-21 year olds learn how to conduct a successful job search.  Finding work is work and in today’s competitive labor market you can not afford to be making mistakes.  YouthWorks provides the resources to get you moving in the right direction.

From how to write a resume and completing an electronic job application to the interview, there are things you need to know to increase your chances of landing a job.  How you act and what you wear all send a message, make sure that message is, ‘Hire Me!  YouthWorks will provide  a solid base for those looking to enter the labor market.