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Is joining the workforce right after graduation the right match for you?
Is joining the workforce right after graduation the right match for you?
Take time to research potential careers, prepare for interviews and build your resume. Joining the workforce can vary from technical careers, getting an entry-level job in hopes of furthering your career in a specific field and so much more. There are so many possibilities so be sure to make time for job searching and your resume.
Take time to research potential careers, prepare for interviews and build your resume. Joining the workforce can vary from technical careers, getting an entry-level job in hopes of furthering your career in a specific field and so much more. There are so many possibilities so be sure to make time for job searching and your resume.
Workforce Checklist and Resources
Workforce Checklist and Resources
1. Research and explore different careers!
1. Research and explore different careers!
Before joining the workforce, it's important to take career quizzes and research the industry. Social media is a great resource as well; check out YouTube/TikTok. Search "A day in the life of [insert career]" or #[insert career] to get an insider look at what to expect for that career!
Before joining the workforce, it's important to take career quizzes and research the industry. Social media is a great resource as well; check out YouTube/TikTok. Search "A day in the life of [insert career]" or #[insert career] to get an insider look at what to expect for that career!
2. Create your resume!
2. Create your resume!
A good recommendation is to create one resume for yourself to keep track of all your experience and create another resume to tailor to job applications. The resume for yourself will help you keep track of all the skills you've gained and will make creating a tailored resume a lot easier!
A good recommendation is to create one resume for yourself to keep track of all your experience and create another resume to tailor to job applications. The resume for yourself will help you keep track of all the skills you've gained and will make creating a tailored resume a lot easier!
3. Apply for jobs!
3. Apply for jobs!
Create and save a list of jobs you're interested in, and apply before graduation. Don't forget to prepare for your interviews! The College Access Team can help you. If you want to stand out among job applicants and develop new skills, get a certificate. Certificates can be completed in less than a year, depending on what you pursue.
Create and save a list of jobs you're interested in, and apply before graduation. Don't forget to prepare for your interviews! The College Access Team can help you. If you want to stand out among job applicants and develop new skills, get a certificate. Certificates can be completed in less than a year, depending on what you pursue.
Workforce Programs
Workforce Programs
Hire Houston Youth
Hire Houston Youth
"Youth, age 16–24, are offered seven-weeks paid summer jobs and internships at the City of Houston, the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. HHY serves as the facilitator to connect youth to local jobs where they are empowered with an “earn and learn” opportunity in Houston’s dynamic economy."
Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions
"We offer job search and job matching assistance, career counseling and financial aid for education/training or work support."
SERJOBS
SERJOBS
"Unique to our 16-21 year old members, summer jobs and internships are available through the Bank of America Summer Youth Internship Program and This Way Onward. Year-round paid work-based learning is available through the Workforce Soulutions Youth Program."
Year Up
Year Up
"Year Up is committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code." Corporate partners include Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon and more.
Service Year
Service Year
"Service Year is working to make a year of paid, full-time service — a service year — a common expectation and opportunity."
If you have any questions or concerns about the workforce process, contact the College Access Team. We can't wait to work with you!
If you have any questions or concerns about the workforce process, contact the College Access Team. We can't wait to work with you!
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