Work Ready Bainbridge
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Work Ready Bainbridge is an eight-week summer employment and workforce certification program connecting local youth employees (ages 16-24) with employers and the local business/nonprofit community on Bainbridge Island.
Program Goals:
- Place curated selection of local youth into engaging local opportunities accompanied by a living wage for the summer.
- Connect local businesses with motivated, driven local youth to develop mutually-beneficial professional relationships in our community.
- Offer practical experience and education for young people wishing to understand what it means to successfully work in a business setting, and supplement with soft skill workshops on strategic thinking, workplace communication, professionalism, and financial literacy offering in partnership with the Rotary Club.
- Certify program graduation with an official Work Ready certificate signed by BYS Exec Director, City Manager, and Bainbridge Rotary President.
Program Details:
- 5 Work Ready Bainbridge slots available for employers
- Employee Commitment: 20 hours/week for 8 weeks
- Employer Commitment: Meaningful project/opportunity with $17/hr wage split with BYS
- $500 Program Completion Scholarship — paid by BYS — boosts total employee compensation to equivalent of $20/hour
Timeline:
April 8: Potential employers must submit a draft job description for the position of hire
May: Application period open for potential employees
May 29th: Application periods for potential employees CLOSED
May/June: Candidate interviews
June: Final interviews/placements
WORK READY LAUNCH DAY: June 24th (or first official day of summer break)
Potential Employees:
Please review the job descriptions listed below before applying.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Potential Employees
The 2024 Work Ready application window is now closed.