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Engaging Youth Program
! BUSINESS OWNERS !
Shape YOUR Future Workforce
As a business leader, you are committed to shaping your future workforce. The ENGAGING YOUTH Program strives to meet your workforce needs by taking an innovative approach to preparing young people for the real world of work. The program combines job readiness training and internships at local businesses.
How It Works
JOB READINESS BOOT CAMP: Young adults, ages 17 to 24, undergo a full-day job readiness boot camp which covers professional conduct expectations for successful employment, as well as other work readiness skills.
INTERNSHIP: After the participants have completed the boot camp, they are placed with a participating business for a 16-hour internship that takes place over a three-week period. At the end of the internship, all the interns and participating businesses will come together for a two-hour wrap-up session to share their experiences and provide valuable feedback about the program.
COST: Sponsoring businesses will underwrite $175 per intern (which includes all payroll related costs and no paperwork for you).
How to Take Part
ENGAGING YOUTH Program sessions are ongoing; however, spaces are at a premium, so act quickly to take part. [ download a flyer ]
For More Information
To learn more about the ENGAGING YOUTH Program or to sponsor an intern, please contact: Randy Scott at 719.213.3923
Shape YOUR Future Workforce
As a business leader, you are committed to shaping your future workforce. The ENGAGING YOUTH Program strives to meet your workforce needs by taking an innovative approach to preparing young people for the real world of work. The program combines job readiness training and internships at local businesses.
How It Works
JOB READINESS BOOT CAMP: Young adults, ages 17 to 24, undergo a full-day job readiness boot camp which covers professional conduct expectations for successful employment, as well as other work readiness skills.
INTERNSHIP: After the participants have completed the boot camp, they are placed with a participating business for a 16-hour internship that takes place over a three-week period. At the end of the internship, all the interns and participating businesses will come together for a two-hour wrap-up session to share their experiences and provide valuable feedback about the program.
COST: Sponsoring businesses will underwrite $175 per intern (which includes all payroll related costs and no paperwork for you).
How to Take Part
ENGAGING YOUTH Program sessions are ongoing; however, spaces are at a premium, so act quickly to take part. [ download a flyer ]
For More Information
To learn more about the ENGAGING YOUTH Program or to sponsor an intern, please contact: Randy Scott at 719.213.3923
ENGAGING YOUTH 2013 SCHEDULE
| Market | Boot Camp | Wrap Up |
| Colorado Springs | 03/16 | 04/24 |
| Pueblo, PCC | 04/13 | 05/15 |
| Pueblo, CSU | 03/07 | 04/16 |
| Canon City | 04/12 | 05/16 |
| Lamar | 03/09 | 04/10 |
| La Junta | 04/27 | 06/06 |
| Trinidad | 03/08 | 04/11 |
>> Program Partners <<
Canon City | Pueblo Community College
La Junta / Rocky Ford | Otero Junior College
Lamar | Lamar Community College
Pueblo | CSU Pueblo & Pueblo Community College
Southern Colorado Business Partnership
Southern Colorado Higher Education Consortium
Southern Colorado Workforce Centers
Trinidad | Trinidad State Junior College
! YOUNG JOB SEEKERS !
Get PAID to Learn Essential Job Skills
Young adults, ages 17 to 24, are invited to undergo a full-day job readiness boot camp that will cover professional conduct expectations for successful employment, as well as other work readiness skills.
After the boot camp, you'll be placed with a business for a 16-hour internship over a three-week period. After the internship, you'll attend another two-hour wrap-up session to share experiences and collect your paycheck. [ download a flyer ]
Get Involved ... The next ENGAGING YOUTH Program sessions are scheduled, so act quickly, since spaces are going fast.
Questions?
Contact Kay Magnuson, 719-667-3774
