You can see if you’re eligible, where to apply and what to bring when you apply for a summer job in 2010 Summer Jobs.
2009 Summer Jobs
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Workforce Solutions helped more than 5,000 low-income youth gain valuable experience with Summer Jobs. The feedback from employees and employers alike has been overwhelmingly positive.
Watch our Summer Jobs video. You can see more first-hand reports in our Summer Jobs Report. And, you can see what some youth participants experienced in a video created by The Dow Chemical Company.
Workforce Solutions offers young people a wealth of opportunities to get the future started on the right foot. Whether you are in school, have finished or left school, we can help you. At every office of Workforce Solutions, you can find:
Work
Part-time, full-time and summertime jobs…paid and unpaid
Career Planning
Information on careers, schools, job corps, and other opportunities
Assessment
Help in figuring out what kinds of careers you might like. Want to see how much money it takes to live these days? Get a reality check at www.cdr.state.tx.us/realitycheck/. It’s a lot more expensive than you think.
Counselors
One-on-one assistance to help you develop and implement a plan for your future
Resources
resume assistance
access to tools like the Internet, fax machines, and copiers to help you meet your goals
community resource information
workshops on interviewing, resumes, and job search
Scholarships & Financial Aid* Help finding funds for college, occupational and soft skills training…information and guidance on getting your GED
Tutoring Assistance* Help finding teachers and mentors to get you through your school years
Work/Study Assistance*
Help with such needs as housing and uniforms
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Relay Texas: 1-800-735-2989 (TDD) and 1-800-735-2988 (Voice) or 711
