Week One...

Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP)


We had a great first week of Summer Work Experience Program. Students worked incredibly hard and should be proud of this week's accomplishments.

Keep up the great work!

photo collage of students at their summer work sites
collage of students at various summer work sites in the metro

Next Week...

REMINDER


Do not report to your site on Thursday, June 19th. Students and Job Coaches will be off as Job One is closed for the Juneteenth holiday.

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orange beach scene

MUST HAVES/ MUST DO


🥤Bring your water bottle, lunch, and snacks


🧴Wear sunscreen


🌤️☀️🌧️ Check the daily forecast to dress appropriately for the day


CONTINUE TO


⏰Be on time


🧼🫧Practice good hygiene


📵Keep phones away during your shift


Have fun!


Questions?

Kim Hankins 816-982-1121

Kearston Mohney 816-289-8144

Photos of the Week


Visit our online photo album to see all the fun and hard work that occurred this week.

pictured: SWEP Students at the Kansas City Zoo were ready for their first day of work!


Follow @JobOneKC on Facebook for success stories and summer fun!

First Day of SWEP at the Zoo

Core Values

Job One P.E.O.P.L.E Values

This summer we will have a weekly focus on our core values.


P. Professionalism

E. Empowerment

O. Opportunities

P. Partnerships

L. Leadership

E. Excellence


This week we focused on Professionalism. At Job One, we define professionalism with 'fostering physically and emotionally safe work environments where all are respected.'



Reflection:

Was there a moment where you demonstrated professionalism at your job site this past week? As you plan for next week, how will you practice professionalism going forward?

IMPORTANT DATES

June 19: Closed - Juneteenth

June 30 - July 4 Closed - Independence Day Holiday

July 7: Return to Work

July 24 & 25: Final Days of Summer Work - site specific



Get to know...

Job Coaches

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Intern: Abby


Abby is the Job Coach working with students at Blue Springs High School. She is excited to make connections with participants and watching them grow!


Favorite Color: Green

Something that makes you smile: My Cat

Dream Travel Spot: Italy



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Intern: Liz


Liz is Job One's Accounting Intern to support the Summer Work Experience Program. She is a fan of soccer (go, Current!) and enjoys reading.


Favorite Book: Hunger Games Series

Something you are really good at: Baking Banana Bread

Dream Travel Spot: Italy


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Intern: Cadence


Cadence is a Job Coach working with students at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. She enjoys helping others, being active, and the outdoors.


Favorite Color: Purple

Something you'd like to do in the future: Do volunteer work around the world.

Dream Travel Spot: Italy


flower power


found a butterfly
working at the k


jenga
we see you


JOB COACHES

SUMMER 2025

Belton Parks & Rec

Xuan Ly


Blue Springs High School

Abby Smutny


Blue Springs Prime Time

Briana Tolbert


Colonial Gardens

Julia Mattonen


Englewood Arts

Lila Entwistle


Independence Animal Services

Krislynne Howard


Job One

Elizabeth Margle


Kansas City Royals

Caleb Jackson


Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Cadence Cowick

Jackson Parish

Yves Rowsley


Northland Therapeutic Riding

Jaqueline Ibarra


Richmond School District

Emma Gillilan


Wayside Waifs

Jenna Klyn


Floaters (They will be at any site that requires support)

Jayden Kennedy

Alejandra Martinez

Lilly Cox

logos of all Job One SWEP Sites for 2025

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