Summer Internship Opportunity

I just came across this great internship opportunity for interested students. It is a summer internship and the folks at Casey Family Programs have set this up through an agency called Invesco. It sounds like a great way to enhance your existing skills and potentially build your resume for the future.

If you are interested in applying you need to do the following steps:
1 - Click the link to be taken to the Invesco website
2 - Click "Advanced Search" on the home page
3 - Under "Keywords" enter the word "internship"
4 - Scroll down and click "Search for Jobs"

If you find one that your are interested in, click on the title and apply for it online. This could be a great opportunity. Also note, that not all of the positions are local to Washington, so it may be hard if your program is going through the summer.  

Foster Youth Internship

Here is a great opportunity I just heard about. It is an internship opportunity for those who have been in foster care to serve in Washington DC for one month. This could be a great way to turn the experience of being in foster care into a building block towards your future. This could be a great resume item. The deadline is right around the corner, so if you are interested act quickly. Here are the details:

The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s (CCAI) Foster Youth Internship (FYI) Program is a competitive, highly esteemed Congressional Internship for young adults who spent at least 24 consecutive months in the U.S. foster care system. All applicants have completed four semesters of schooling at an accredited institution of higher learning, such as a college, university, or vocational school. Participants will be placed in the Washington, DC offices of Members of Congress. The dates for the 2011 Foster Youth Internship Program are May 31- July 30, 2011. The applications are due by January 7th, 2011 and can be found here along with more information. Enjoy!

On-Campus Employment Opportunity

The Student Programs office is hiring 2 students to work as Lead Mentors in the new S.T.E.P. Center, located in building 15, across from main entrance to the library.. These students will be responsible for connecting students to college and community resources, planning and participating in college events, and empowering their fellow students to reach their goals.

Students hired as Lead Mentors would staff the S.T.E.P. Center for 12 hrs per week, and will be paid $10.43 per hr. Applicants must have completed 12 credits at CPTC with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be eligible. Application materials can also be found online here.

If you have any questions, please call Sean Cooke at 253-589-5734. Applications will be due in the Student Programs Office (bldg. 23, rm. 207) no later than 5 pm on Thursday, the 16th of December.

Resume Tips

At some point in your time here at CPTC you will need to think about creating a resume. They can play a very critical role in your job search process. Hopefully, with the training you have received from CPTC your search for employment will be short, but it always helps having any advantage so your application stands out. This is why writing a strong resume is so vital. It communicates your strengths, talents, and skills that you are bringing with you to your new position. You want it to be clear, concise and effective while not overwhelming the person who is considering your application. You can work with Harry Vye in our Career Center if you want some one on one coaching or you can check out this site. It has a lot of information in it and has links to other helpful resume information. If you desire to read more about this subject just check out the Lending Library through the Solid Start program. We have "What Color is your Parachute?" The author of this book is the author of the website posted above. It has great information about how to create a resume. Check it out from the library today!

Job Opportunity

The Student Programs Office is hiring 3 students to work as Lead Mentors in the new S.T.E.P. Center, which is being created on the Lakewood campus. These students would be responsible for connecting students to college and community resources, planning and participating in college events, and empowering their fellow students to reach their goals. Students hired as Lead Mentors would staff the S.T.E.P. Center for 12 – 19 hrs per week, and will be paid $10.43 per hr. Applicants must have completed 12 credits at CPTC with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be eligible. Check it out.

Work that Matters

Here is an excerpt from a recent Dave Ramsey newsletter that I came across. I really enjoyed thinking through these questions about my own life and since your current school work is preparing you for your future work, it made sense to pass them along to you.

"Everyone has a dream of being excited about going to work every day, but how many of us are actually making that dream a reality? Doing work that you love—work that matters—is important. Life goes by too fast to be stuck in a j-o-b that you don't enjoy. Here are four key questions you should ask yourself about your job.

Does your work reflect your value system?
Whether you work for a company or are self-employed, don't compromise your values just to earn some money. Spend your time doing something that reflects your beliefs.

Do you have a voice in the workplace?
Are you able to consistently contribute ideas at your business, or are you just a pencil pusher? Knowing that your opinion matters in the workplace is a big deal.

Are you working in your strengths?
Make sure you are in a position that allows you to move toward your long-term career goals while concentrating on your strengths. You'll be more productive if you focus on developing your strengths instead of your weaknesses.

Does your work matter to other people?
Are you and your company focused solely on the bottom line, or are you improving peoples' lives? At Dave's company, we do many different things, but ultimately we are all offering people the same thing—hope. How does your work affect people every day?

If you can't answer yes to these questions, it might be time to look for a new job. We make sure that our team loves their jobs because they are doing work that matters."


Taken from the July 2010 Issue of the Dave Ramsey eNewletter

Hey Now...

You can be an All Star! The Foster Club has a summer program called Foster Club All Stars. They select a small group of former foster youth to speak to other youth across the country. It is an intensive leadership and speaking program. This is a great opportunity to build your resume and earn a little money over the summer. Check it out here if interested. Their deadline is February 15th. Enjoy!

Seattle Job Fair

Here is an invitation to a job fair in Seattle. I just came across it and thought you might want to attend. Check it out here.

Youth Job Fair

Here is information on a job fair happening this week in the community. It is specifically designed for young people. Check it out.