Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization, Daymar Institute, Kohls, Manna Cafe, Montgomery County Youth Services, and Youth Employment Services have partnered to operate a Youth Career Development Program. The program is open to youth ages 15 to 18, and begins on January 5th, 2013 with the deadline to apply being December 7th, 2012.
The goal of the program is to prepare youth to be able to successfully obtain employment by providing interview technique coaching, resume writing instructions, provide relevant work experience, and job placement assistance with employers.
All applicants must complete an application, undergo an interview, and be selected. The program includes 6 weeks paid classroom instruction at Daymar Institute on Saturdays for 2 hours. 6 weeks paid feeding the hungry with Manna Café on Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday for 2 to 3 hours each day. Hourly wages are $7.50 to $10.00 based on attendance/performance.
The duration of the program is 12 weeks. It will end with a ceremony at which students will receive a certificate of completion. During this ceremony participants will be able to share what they learned from their experience and take part in speed interviews with potential employers.
Applications available at Daymar Institute and Grace Church of Nazarene or online at www.leaporg.net.
Completed applications may either be faxed to 931-274-0929, scanned/emailed to info@leaporg.net, or delivered/mailed to 3135 Trenton Rd Clarksville, TN 37040
For more information Call 931.614.0440 or email info@leaporg.net
