YouthWorks Spotlight: JSS and RISE Recognition
On Thursday, December 17, 2015, we celebrated the accomplishments of 20 individuals who recently completed their participation in our JumpStart Success Program and 6 individuals who completed our RISE (Re-entry through Industry Specific Education) Project. We could not be prouder!
JumpStart Success is YouthWorks' signature job readiness and career exploration training curriculum for teenagers and young adults. RISE is a free vocational program for students ages 17-24 that gives students the opportunity to earn their GED® while receiving job training for work in construction and maintenance fields. Learn more about both programs at www.goodwillswpa.org/youth-services.
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HIRE Me Youth Complete Mock Interviews
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In December, HIRE Me youth from Project Destiny completed their mock interviews. Although they were a little nervous, they did a great job and are now better prepared for their first official interview!
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Goodwill GoodGuides®
Get Active
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The GoodGuides program initiated a healthy lifestyle program with their Boys and Girls Club location. First, youth were given pedometers and talked about how many steps a day they were taking and how many they should take. Next, several youth got a chance to visit the Altimate Air Trampoline Park. Each youth had an opportunity to challenge themselves by climbing up the rock wall, while also overcoming their fear of heights by jumping onto an air mattress! Students then checked their pedometers to see how many steps they took while being 'active.' The following week, The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank stopped by the Club to give a cooking demonstration to the youth! They got a chance to make omelets using healthy ingredients that they could find at home.
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The RISE Project Creates Holiday Trees
Over the past month, RISE students completed a recycled-goods project in which pallets were cut to create holiday trees located at the WDC building, Northside Common Ministries, and various Goodwill SWPA locations. This project allowed students to apply their knowledge in construction math, use a circular saw to cut into the pallet, orbital sander to smooth out the tree, and primer and paint to make the tree.
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Upcoming YouthWorks Events
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- AUNO: A new mandatory training session for AUNO will begin on Monday, January 4, at 9:30 a.m. Please contact Keith Johnson, Program Coordinator, at 412-281-6629 x 206 to sign up. The supplementary week of training, for youth who have already completed their mandatory training, will begin Monday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m. Please contact Mr. Keith to find out which workshops you may attend, and for any other information or guidance.
- HIRE Me: HIRE Me's supplemental workshops will kick off in January. Students will get a chance to visit Robert Morris University and the Wiser Simulation Center, while others will complete their ServSafe Certifications! To learn more, please call 412-281-6629.
- RISE: For RISE graduates who are interested in touching up their resume or job searching with our employment specialist please call 412-632-1742. Job search times are Wednesdays and Fridays, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at our 2400 location.
- Goodwill GoodGuides® Mentoring: Goodwill GoodGuides youth will begin goal-planning and talking about time management in the New Year! If you would like to become a mentor, or mentee, please contact 412-281-6629 x211 or [email protected].
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JANUARY JOB TIP:
"Make sure that your resume's objective is specific to the job you are applying for.
Being specific shows employers that you are familiar with the industry or field you're applying for. Leaving the objective too vague may lead to a hiring manager looking past your resume".
- Joe Matta
, Goodwill GoodGuides® Master Mentor
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS
BIDWELL TRAINING CENTER (BTC)
BTC offers career training and graduate job placement assistance at no-cost to residents of Pennsylvania with a high school diploma or GED. BTC was recently recognized by The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) as a 2011-2012 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE! To find out how to start the admissions process and change your life, contact BTC at 412-323-4000 ext. 150, or www.bidwell-training.org.
JOB & CAREER EDUCATION CENTER (JCEC) AND PC CENTER
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
This organization is dedicated to assisting women in becoming ready for the workforce by providing professional attire and career development tools for work and life. For more information call 412-201-4204 or visit
www.dressforsuccess.org. Location: 332 Fifth Avenue, Warner Center 5th floor, Downtown Pittsburgh.
GOODWILL OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a human service agency and network of not-for-profit businesses whose mission is to help people improve their quality of life through work and related services. Dozens of employment opportunities are always available at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Click here for employment opportunities.
CAREERLINK WORKSHOPS
PITTSBURGH CARES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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