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Why Hire Youth?
For teens, early work experiences play a significant role in their transition to adulthood, by building their sense of self-esteem and independence; allowing them to contribute to their household income and introducing them to both experiences and role models that may shape the way they think about their futures.
By introducing young people to a profession, employers can begin the process of educating the next wave of workers in their industry. The result can be a workplace with increased morale and a greater diversity of skills, perspectives and backgrounds.
Here is a brief video from the Career Point program in Holyoke that depicts the benefits of hiring youth:
Ways You Can Get Involved
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Guest Speaker
Mock Interview
Job Shadow
Company Tour
Career Fair
Job Fair
Sponsor a Summer Job
Host an Intern
Guest Speaker
Provide a short presentation to a classroom or student group.
Time Commitment: Less than an hour
Mock Interview
Help teens hone their interview skills
Time Commitment: Under three hours
Job Shadow
Provide a tour, informational interview and sample work duties
Time Commitment: Under four hours plus lunch
Company Tour
Show off your place of business and give insights to the many types of jobs available there
Time Commitment: Under four hours
Career Fair
Inform teens on the details surrounding your occupation and work duties
Time Commitment: Under four hours
Job Fair
Participate in a job fair that targets young adults
Time Commitment: Under four hours
Sponsor a Summer Job
Provide a structured summer employment opportunity for a local teen at a local non-profit
Commitment: Roughly $1,500
Host an Intern
Provide a temporary work-and-learning opportunity for a local teen
Time Commitment: Your time to train and mentor
Interested in sponsoring a work experience for a young person?
Please contact
Lynne Courtney- Director of Youth Services
SSWDB
Email: lcourtney@southshorewdb.org
15 Cottage Avenue Suite 302
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 934-4854