- Glendale Unified School District - Glendale, California USA
- Job & Internship Readiness
Employment Resources
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JOBS & INTERNSHIP READINESS
Getting to your Ideal Career in 6 Ways by Judi Garcia
- Find at least 6 entry level job postings – from college job board or job fair, online listings,
target companies, friends and referrals, and active networking
- Meet with their high school or college career center staff for ideas, advice and resources
- Set up informational interviews with 3 people who work in the field – meet in person, online
or by phone, whatever is convenient
- Create a focused resume, and highlight any relevant skills, coursework and projects at the top
- Create a LinkedIn profile with their ideal career goals in the Banner section, with relevant skills,
coursework, experience and special projects in the Summary section below
- Find professional associations or meetups, and attend an upcoming event to learn about the
career field and make new connections.
Student Employment Opportunities
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Lifeguard responsibilities include general supervision of a community swimming pool or wading pool. In addition, Lifeguard II's and III's teach swim lessons and Lifeguard III's also act as senior lifeguards who provide input regarding operations and staffing as needed.
Applications due by March 13, 2020.
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Summer Training and Employment for Students (STEPS) in partnership with GYA is offering employment for students with disabilities
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a LA County Resident
16-21 years of age
Have a documented disability
Have the right to work in the U.S.
Must have a work permit, if under 18
Program Design:
120 hours of paid work experience
20hrsWork Readiness training
Supported Services available based on
individual needs
Submit applications:
Glendale Youth Alliance/STEPS
1255 S. Central Avenue
Glendale CA 91204
Or email applications to:
JVenegas-Goulet@Glendaleca.gov
mtitilah@Glendaleca.gov
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Youth Participants between the ages of 14-21 receive life skills, pre-employment training and paid work experience during the summer. This program has two components:
1. The Brush Clearance Program provides the youngest and unskilled youth ages 14-16 a first time job experience. On closely supervised teams, the participants spend six weeks removing overgrown brush on over 30 parcels of City-owned land, augmenting the City's Vegetation Management Program and reducing the risk of fire on the city's hillside.
2. Youth between the ages of 17 and 21 are placed in jobs throughout the community such as the local hospitals, non-profit organizations, libraries, schools and public agencies. Youth are also placed in for-profit businesses within the community such as retail stores, offices and fast food restaurants.
Qualifications
♦ Participants interested in the Summer Youth Employment Training Program must be:
- Between the ages of 14 and 21
- From a low income household
- Live in Glendale, Burbank & La Canada Flintridge
- If under the age of eighteen, must be able to obtain a valid work permit
- Due to high demand for this program, youth are served on a first come, first served basis.
♦ Qualifications for this program may change based on funding. The objective of this program is to provide mentored employment opportunities to local youth. For most youth, this will be their first job.
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Program Description
High school Seniors who already possess some basic job skills, but lack experience are placed in a variety of worksites within the community. The TEAM Program is designed for youth who are able to work more independently. Participants learn to meet workplace expectations such as being on time, dressing appropriately and following through on assignments. After the completion of the TEAM Program, most participants are able to successfully secure and maintain employment.
Qualifications
Participants interested in the TEAM Program must be:
- Between 17 and 18 year old High School seniors
- From a low income household or on the free or reduced lunch program at school
- Live in Glendale, Burbank or La Canada Flintridge
- If under the age of eighteen, must be able to obtain a valid work permit
- Be willing to work after school and/or on weekends
The objective of this program is to provide mentored employment opportunities to local youth as well as prepare them for post secondary education.
Benefits of being a Work-Experience Site for the TEAM Program:
- Grant pays for 180 hours of training & work experience
- GYA is responsible for payroll, taxes and workers' compensation
- Worksite will be responsible for providing adequate supervision and on-the-job training
- If the youth is not the right fit, there is no obligation to hire the youth after the program
If interested in being a work experience site, please complete the Request to Hire form and email to: JVenegas-Goulet@glendaleca.gov
Website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-services-parks/glendale-youth-alliance/gya-employment-programs/training-employment-and-mentoring-program
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https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-services-parks/verdugo-jobs-center
The Verdugo Jobs Center is a one-stop career center serving the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and La Cañada Flintridge. We provide our region’s diverse workforce with career counseling, job search assistance, professional development and training opportunities, job fairs, workshops, and more, free of charge. Our career services are suited to a wide variety of individuals, including dislocated workers, military veterans, ex-offenders, high-school dropouts, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, non-English speaking, people with disabilities, public assistance recipients, senior workers, youth, and much more.
In addition, the Verdugo Jobs Center houses a team of Business Resource Specialists ready and able to provide a comprehensive array of services to assist our region’s businesses with finding skilled workers, layoff transitions, and staying competitive.
Jobs and Professional Resources
Graduated Student Employment
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The Employment Incentive Program serves young adults ages 18-24. Participants are placed primarily in private businesses to obtain the necessary skills to gain future employment. The grant pays for the initial 200 training hours as an incentive for the employer to hire the participant. Funding for this program is provided by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Qualifications
Participants interested in the Employment Incentive Program must be:
- Between the ages of 18 and 24
- Not attending school at time of enrollment
- Live in Glendale, Burbank or La Canada Flintridge
- Be willing to work part-time, full-time and/or on weekends
- Program also has other eligibility requirements.
The main objective of the Employment Incentive Program is to secure long-term unsubsidized employment for the participants after the completion of the 200 hours of on-the-job training.
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Youth with a proven work ethic and previous work experience are placed in career exploration jobs. The wages for the participants in this program is paid by the businesses that hire them.
Qualifications
Participants interested in a position with the GREAT Program must:
- Be between the ages of 18-24
- Have proven work experience
- Have a valid California Driver's License
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Application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19bqmpgz7b2Raknjsvv32cbE0667t4HYg/view?usp=sharing
Contact John Maghaguian for additional information at jmaghaguian@glendaleca.gov