Youth Employment Project April 2021 Newsletter

The Youth Employment Project (YEP) is an initiative to promote employment opportunities for teens and young adults. Additionally, YEP strives to provide lifelong skills and experience to further enhance future career paths.

YEP is a partner in Helping Youth Prepare for Employment (HYPE), a Youth Employment Network, a collaboration of community partners including the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, the City of Wichita, the Greater Wichita YMCA, and USD 259. These partners all have well established youth employment programs and work together to achieve significant community impact.

April 16th is the application deadline!!

Textron Aviation is accepting applications for summer internships! High school internships are available to 16-19 year old students. Click on the link below to apply. After applying, you will be sent a link to virtually interview. Program dates: Monday, June 7 - Friday, July 16 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., M – F

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The 2021 YEP Registration is now open! Please register here! YEP Registration

The Way to Work Youth Program TWTW is seeking to hire 175 Temporary/Part-time Seasonal youth workers, ages 14-17, as participants in an 6-8 week summer program. Summer Youth Workers will achieve their employment goals using skills and training received from weekly workshops. Summer placements will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Applications close April 18th so apply now!!

APPLY HERE

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Wichita Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) was established in 2008 to provide Wichita youth with the opportunity to weigh in on community issues and learn about local government. MYC provides an outlet for young leaders to discuss and take action on issues that are important to them. Members have opportunities to develop their leadership skills through community engagement activities, advocate for youth in community matters, and represent their peers in the development and adoption of public policy at the local, state, and national levels. APPLY HERE

FEATURED JOBS Below is a listing of employers with current openings! Click on their logo to apply!

Seasonal summer positions! Now is the time to apply!! Positions include: Lifeguard, maintenance, concessions, recreation aide, laborer & many more!

McConnell Air Force Base has summer employment opportunities for clerical and recreation aid positions. Contact Debra Kern (debra.kern@us.af.mil) or 316.759.4339 to apply!

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A JOB OR DID YOU OBTAIN ONE THROUGH THIS NEWSLETTER? PLEASE LET US KNOW!

REPORT MY JOB

Have questions about YEP? Please reach out! Aliex Kofoed, Work Experience Supervisor Email Office: 316.771.6622

Check out the other openings and virtual job fairs we have posted on our website! DAILY JOB POSTINGS JOB FAIRS

If you or someone you know needs additional help with a resume or applying for jobs, you can click below to schedule a virtual appointment with one of our Workforce Professionals! VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT

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