Youth Employment Project
January 2020 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.
EMPLOYER HIGHLIGHT
Did you know Lane Enterprises owns many of the McDonald's in the surrounding area?? Take a look at the map here to see where they have locations. You can have a very successful career working at McDonald's. Read about personal stories from current employees here - SUCCESS STORIES .

McDonald's currently has various openings at all of the Lane Enterprises locations. It is requested you apply for the store nearest you, as this helps alleviate transportation issues.

Starting pay is $8.25 per hour - depending on location.
Hiring for ages 16+

**If you apply for a position through this newsletter, let us know so we can inform them to look for your application!! (Must be registered for YEP and have attended a YEP workshop, or previously participated in Job Prep or Way to Work)

JOB SKILL OF THE MONTH
Taking Initiative
Many employers look for employees who will go above and beyond without having to be told to do so. Taking initiative helps build trust and shows the employer you have pride in your work and care about the success of the company. Read more below.

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A JOB
OR DID YOU RECENTLY OBTAIN ONE?
WE WANT TO KNOW!
Thrift on Woodlawn is hiring as well! Click below to apply. Applications must be submitted by January 6th.
A great way to build up your resume and gain skills is through volunteering, especially if you are not old enough to work.

Thrift on Woodlawn is always looking for volunteers. Click on their logo for more information!
Learn more about the summer manufacturing opportunities by clicking on the logos below!
HOT JOBS FOR YOUTH
Below is a listing of additional employers with current openings!
Click on their logo to apply!
YMCA Job Prep program now accepting applications! Click on the application below for more information.
**APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE
Monday, January 20, 2020
Registration is now open to attend a YEP workshop.
Click on one of the dates below to register!
By attending the workshop, you will receive an Essential Skills Certificate that can be added to your resume. Our partner employers will recognize the certification and give you priority when reviewing resumes. You only need to attend the workshop once or have participated in Job Prep or Way to Work programs.
YEP WORKSHOP DATES:
Derby

El Dorado

Wellington

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 YOUNG ADULT JOB FAIR DATES

Saturday, March 28
1-5pm

Thursday, May 28
1 - 4pm

Thursday June 11
1 - 4pm
Are you 18 years of age or older and interested in a career with Spirit AeroSystems? Learn more about opportunities below!
Your Workforce Center Contact:
Sarah Saadi
316-771-6815
Have you ever wondered what steps you need to take to become a doctor or have a career in technology? Do you know what the pay range is for various careers? Click on the link below to learn more about different career paths and have those questions answered!

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The 2019 Quarter 3 Career Pathways   Summary:
· 3,180 Total Jobs posted (all industries) from 378 Companies in Q3 2019
· 1,130 Healthcare Industry Jobs by 79 Companies in Q3
· 220 IT Systems and Support Industry jobs by 32 Companies in Q3
· 930 Manufacturing Industry jobs by 84 Companies in Q2
· 560 Oil and Gas Industry jobs by 32 Companies in Q3
· 340 Transportation and Logistics jobs by 26 Companies in Q3  
Have questions about YEP?
Contact one of our team members!
Aliex Kofoed, Work Experience Supervisor Email
LaShona Jones, Youth Programs Assistant Email