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Available to HS Juniors and Seniors

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​Students work a minimum of 450 Paid Hours of Employment, 10-15 hrs/week, often during the school day. Current Average Wage $11.86/hr

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​Students gain the necessary power skills needed for successful careers

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​Work a part-time job in a field of actual career interest

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​Students enroll in pathway-specific concurrent related instruction (earning industry certifications and/or Dual Credit @ MATC)

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Get a Jumpstart on your Career today!

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• Foster frequent positive communication with your child’s Coordinator and Mentor

• Respect the timing of your communication, and try to limit it during working hours, or only expect a response back during working hours.

• Get involved in helping your child in their career planning decisions.  This experience will provide them many insights and career ideas, they may not have considered previously

• Allow for your child “learn from their mistakes”

• Help your child to be proactive versus reactive

• Help your child to “problem solve” possible challenges

• Help your child to reflect on their performance at work and school

Do’s

Don’t

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• Don’t hover over your child, allow them to grow and to build confidence in their abilities

• Don’t communicate directly with YA staff, encourage your child to advocate for themselves

• Don’t call your child into WORK.  

• Expect your child to manage their schedules and activities without your support or guidance

• Be quick to blame your school/teacher/mentor.