Connect with Your Road to Success

Are you interested in finding your first job, trying a new one or learning valuable workplace skills? Employment Connections can help. We provide a variety of programs and resources designed to arm you with valuable occupational skills and workplace experience to help you succeed in today's workforce.

Employment Connections services available to area youth includes.

• Individual skills assessment
• Resume writing assistance
• Interviewing skills
• Labor market information
• Local service directory
• Financial aid
• Tutoring
• Leadership development
• CARY - Computer Access Resources for Youth
  This online Employment Connections tool just for youth, will provide you with information about planning for your career and finding a job. *Plus for a limited time register with CARY and receive a free T-shirt.

Scholarships and Internships

Employment Connections will provide guidance for youth who wish to apply for scholarships to further their education. We will also help coordinate internship opportunities to help you gain job experience and marketable occupational skills.

Mentoring Program

One-on-one career counseling is available to eligible youth. This program provides continuous mentoring for youth needing career decision guidance and real world applications for work concepts.

Job Coaching

Our staff will educate eligible youth on how to apply their personal strengths and interests to achieve successful employment.

Youth Services Program

Employment Connections' Youth Services Program provides a series of  workshops designed to expand your employment knowledge to increase your opportunities for success in the workforce.

This program focuses on helping you gain a firm understanding of the fundamentals of career exploration, work readiness, leadership and citizenship. During our workshops you will learn valuable workplace skills including resume writing techniques, job searching, and job retention skills.

For more information regarding these programs and eligibility requirements, contact your local Employment Connections.

Don't forget to check out CARY, the Employment Connections online youth resource site.