LOS Youth Job Program in full swing

With the looming prospect of the "workforce exodus" due to retiring baby boomers and the aging population, we need to look at our youth to fill that void. Preparing our youth to be skilled in the workforce is paramount for a healthy, sustainable US Economy.

So what's being done?

Youth unemployment remains high. Though in the summer of 2012 we saw a slight increase (1%) of youth in the job market, low income youth were the least likely to work summer jobs. One out of 5 teens from a low income family had a job. Last summer, only 16% of African-American low-income youth and 22% of Hispanic youth with a family income of less than $40,000 held a job.

Youth summer employment programs at LOS focuses on empowering our youth with tools needed to enter the workforce.

 

 

 

Workshops include:

 

•   Interview Etiquette
•   Team building acitivies
•   Hands-on internship opportunity with local businessess
•   and more...

Community Job Fair

Job Fair

April 28 - 9am - 2pm
New Life Church - 5100 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL

Five different temp agencies
Many other contracting companies

Dress to Impress!
Bring Social Security Card, Illinois state ID, or Driver's License

Prepare for College

Join our Higher Education/Job readiness program! 

Get help with resumes, college applications, scholarships, writing your personal statements, and join a camaraderie of youth inspired to make a difference in their lives and in their communities! 

Getting into college can be a daunting task. Don't do it alone. College visits at LOS and fieldtrips to different colleges can give you and edge on choosing the college that is best for you.



The job market has become competitive. Get help with resume writing and interview skills and become better prepared for the job market.

For more information contact Sandra Mosqueda at
youthprograms@latinoorgsw.com

Training Opportunities

The National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) will begin three new professional training programs during March at its main campus, 2011 West Pershing Road in Chicago.  These training programs can lead to careers in allied health and at medical office environments.  Our graduates enjoy their work at hospitals, medical centers and other similar locations.

Please take a look at the attached document and share as you see appropriate.  This opportunity is ideal for recent high school graduates who are undecided about their career, or for anyone looking to start a second career.  Visit www.nlei.org for more information about us.

ConnectEDU a great resource

About ConnectEDU


The world's largest education network, connecting learners to possibilities

Who We Are:

ConnectEDU is a privately held technology company, committed to preparing and transitioning 21st Century Learners on their pathways from school to college to career, helping them realize their potential, achieve a secure financial future, and ultimately connect to life's possibilities. ConnectEDU was created in 2002, by Craig Powell, an entrepreneur with a passion for ensuring that all students have access to the expertise and resources needed to realize and achieve their potential. Today, ConnectEDU serves more than 20 million registered learners, 5,000 educational institutions, and 130,000 employers throughout 40 countries; all engaging and supporting learners across their school-to-college-to-career pathway.

Our Mission:
Connect the world's learners to life’s possibilities through clear education-to-career pathways.

 

Check them out at http://connectedu.com/