Youth Employment Project
March 2022 Newsletter
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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. |
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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. |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is offering a scholarship for 2022 high school seniors. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2022.
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The Kansas Board of Regents has multiple scholarships available! CLICK HERE to see which scholarships you may qualify for and how to apply!
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The Central Kansas Community Foundation has scholarships available to BUTLER, ELK, HARVEY, MARION, RENO, SEDGWICK, SHAWNEE & WILSON County residents CLICK HERE to apply.
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YEP Spring Break Workshops
Earn your Essential Skills Certificate to let employers know you are job ready!
Please register for one of the workshops below. Spaces are limited!
Monday, March 14, 9am-2pm at the Wichita Workforce Center
2021 N Amidon, Ste 1100, Wichita KS
Tuesday, March 15, 9am-2pm at the Ark City Cowley College Campus
125 S 2nd, Arkansas City KS
Wednesday, March 16, 9am-2pm at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
201 E Central, El Dorado KS
Thursday, March 17, 9am-2pm at the Wellington Cowley College Campus
2205 Shurtz-Juden Loop, Wellington KS
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Soft Skill Tip of the Month
Be open to feedback
A large part of improving your soft skills is being open to feedback you may receive from supervisors, managers and even coworkers. When you're open to feedback, you can be better able to receive constructive criticism and use that information to improve in your workplace role, including your soft skills. You may receive feedback on your communication skills, ability to work in a group, time management, leadership potential and more. As you're receiving feedback, consider thanking the individual who's providing it and developing a plan, either with yourself or through speaking with a manager, to improve and learn.
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Wind Surge is hiring the following positions for the upcoming season:
Concessions Lead, Concessions Floor Supervisor, Warehouse Coordinator, Suite Attendant, Concessions Attendant, Cook, Bartender, Warehouse Worker, Vending Hawker, Kitchen Utility, & Kitchen Lead. Most positions are for ages 16+, pay between $9-10 per hour.
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Free, Kansas-based Career Exploration Resources for Parents and Educators
HirePaths offers Kansas-based career exploration resources to help parents and educators start talking about careers with kids at an early age, including:
- Kid-friendly videos about cool careers
- Information and links to employers that offer opportunities for young people
- Career-related field trips, books, games and activities parents can use at home
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Success stories about young Kansans in high-demand jobs
- Articles and other information about training and education options
Follow us for career success stories to share @HirePaths!
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*** 2022 Manufacturing Interview Day *** |
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When: Saturday, April 9th 10am-2pm
Where: Future Ready Center - 1437 N Rochester, Wichita
What you need to know: The paid summer internship opportunities are for ages 16-19 only. Please register for the 2022 Youth Employment Project prior to attending. CLICK HERE to register.
Arrive on the day of the event with your resume in hand and dressed to impress!
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HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!! |
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FEATURED JOBS
Below is a listing of employers with current openings!
Click on their logo to apply!
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DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A JOB
OR DID YOU OBTAIN ONE THROUGH THIS NEWSLETTER?
PLEASE LET US KNOW!
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YEP Staffing Announcement
We are sad to announce Aliex Kofoed has submitted his resignation and will be leaving the Workforce Alliance and the Youth Employment Project team. We wish him the best of luck in his new endeavor! Chelsea Daniel will be taking over in the coming weeks and we are confident she will do a tremendous job! Join us in welcoming her to the team!
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Chelsea Daniel joined the workforce center in January of 2020 working as an Admin Assistance and receptionist, and is currently overseeing the Sumner, Harper and Kingman as the workforce professional and business services representative. She has her bachelor’s degree in the performing arts and is an active member in the local theatre community. Before Chelsea joined the workforce centers, she worked as a restaurant manager for 10 years, in a wide range of restaurants from fast causal to upscale dining, where she hired and trained numerous employees. With her background in hiring and training, she is very excited to work with young adults to help them get in to the work force and assist them in finding their career path, and connect them to great employers in the community. |
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Have questions about YEP, internships, job shadows, or other opportunities?
Please reach out to Chelsea!
Office: 316.771.6622
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Check out the other openings and virtual job fairs we have posted on our website!
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If you or someone you know needs additional help with a resume or applying for jobs, you can click below to schedule an appointment with one of our Workforce Professionals!
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