Student Youth Employment Program​

Requirements: 

  • High School Student ages 14-18 Years Old
  • Resides within North Texas
  • Able To Work 20hours Per Week
  • Able to Work For 5 Weeks
  • Work at Local Employer
  • Obtain a Certificate of Age Form

Faith-Based Career Workshop

 

  • Interactive online workshops designed for self-discovery, helping students identify their interests, gifts, and passions, and align them with God’s purpose for their lives.
  • Guided by a dedicated career specialist, fostering a deeper understanding of career goals through a biblical lens.
  • Career Exploration: In-depth exploration of career options, occupational research, and identification of potential career paths.
  • Goal Setting: Development of realistic and achievable career goals.
  • Action Planning: Creation of strategic action plans outlining steps for education, training, job search, and career development.
  • Barrier Identification and Problem-Solving: Proactive identification and resolution of potential employment barriers.
  • 5 Weeks, 1 Hour/Week, Online

Job Placement Services

  • Dedicated job placement specialists matching youth with paid summer employment opportunities at local businesses.

  • Personalized matching of student skills and interests with employer needs.

  • Comprehensive support throughout the placement process, including phone, text, email communication, and in-person school orientation.

  • 5-week paid work placement.

On-Site Work Readiness Training

  • On-site training and coaching delivered by experienced job trainers at the youth’s worksites.

  • Development of essential workplace skills, including:

    • Soft skills: Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

    • Hard skills: Job-specific technical abilities.

  • Emphasis on cultivating strong work ethics and positive attitudes.