Don't panic, you still have time
...to enjoy the summer.
And if you're feeling bored, we've got you covered. Continue working on your career journey this summer by attending a Jobs for Youth workshop, taking free classes in personal development or coding, or comparing college options or employment programs.
For more resources and things to keep you busy this July, check out the items below. And, as always, feel free to contact us at any time by sending an email to jobsforyouth@smcgov.org or by simply hitting the "Reply" button above.
WORKSHOPS
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Thursday, July 25th
3:00-4:00 pm
Human Resources Department
455 County Center, 5th Floor,
Redwood City, CA 94063
Register by selecting "07/25/19 @ Human Resources(455 County Center, 5th Floor, Redwood City) at 03:00-04:00pm)
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This July we've been hosting Resume Building workshops, which are open to all San Mateo County youth between the ages of 14 and 21.
If you are interested in attending our last workshop of the month, please register at this link or by clicking the big orange button below, and select the appropriate date and location for the last workshop in July!
Have questions? Email jobsforyouth@smcgov.org for more information.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Probation Intern I/II
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Probation Department
The Probation Department at the County of San Mateo is looking to hire a Legal Office Intern to provide clerical support and customer service to the department and the courts. Responsibilities include recording statistical information on release recommendations, tracking release rates, and updating court reports by researching current status in the jail and court management systems.
Pay: $16-$22.00/hr
Age: 18+
Hours: 40 hours per week
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Volunteer Tutor
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Healthy Cities Tutoring
A great and most rewarding way to give back to your community is to become a tutor. Provide one-on-one support to children in K-8th grade to help improve their academic performance and self-esteem. Training is provided and you can earn community service hours for school in the process!
Pay: Volunteer
Age: 14+
Hours: Flexible, with as low as 1 hour per week
Position locations: San Carlos or Redwood City
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Recreation Specialist I @
The City of Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Department
The Parks, Recreation & Community Department is looking for enthusiastic people to work within the After School Sports and Mobile Recreation programs operated out of Red Morton Community Center. Duties will include, but are not limited to, serving as a head coach within the Junior Dribblers basketball program and leading mobile recreation activities at various parks and school sites
Pay: $16.69-$19.32/ hour
Age: 18+
Hours: 15-20 hours per week
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We currently have over 40 employment opportunities available on our exclusive job board, and that number keeps growing!
We encourage you to apply to any opportunities you find interesting. Please contact us if you have questions, comments, or concerns about any posts you see.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Family Fun Day
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Saturday, July 15th
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Washington Park
850 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingmae, CA 94010
A free family day event in the park with music, live entertainment, games, bouncy house, food trucks, and more!
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Adulting 101
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Want to learn the how to adult? Adulting 101 is your interactive go-to program to learn the basics of being a responsible adult.
The sessions are completely FREE, and you can attend as many as you'd like!
For ages: 15-24
Redwood City Pubic Library
Community Day Room
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
Kitchen Basics and Easy Recipes
Saturday, July 13th
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn your way around the kitchen and some easy simple recipes!
Personal Well-Being and Home Management
Saturday, July 27th
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Taking care of yourself and where you live is important for your health and your peace of mind!
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Guided Family Hike in Spanish at Rancho Corral de Tierra Park
Caminata familiar guiada en español en Rancho Corral de Tierra Park Link
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Saturday, July 27th
9:30 am – 11:30 am
French Trailhead Parking Lot
Coral Reef Street and Sevilla Street
El Granada, CA 94018
Attire: Bring sturdy shoes, jacket and water.
Ages: All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Bring your family members for a free leisurely short guided hike in Rancho Corral de Tierra park adjacent to El Granada. Your Spanish-speaking leaders will show and talk about area plants and wildlife. The trail has a few hills but we take a leisurely pace. Bring sturdy shoes, jacket and water.
Sábado, 27 de Julio
9:30 am – 11:30 am
French Trailhead Parking Lot
Coral Reef Street and Sevilla Street
El Granada, CA 94018
Traer: agua, zapatos resistentes y una chaqueta abrigada.
Edad: Todas las edades son bienvenidas, desde niños hasta abuelos, pero los niños deben estar acompañados por el padre o tutor.
Lleve a los miembros de su familia a una corta caminata gratis guiada por el parque Rancho Corral de Tierra, adyacente a El Granada. Los líderes que hablan español mostrarán y hablarán sobre las plantas y la vida silvestre del área. El sendero tiene algunas colinas bajas, pero vamos a ir a un paso lento.
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RESOURCES
John's Closet
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Do you live in Northern San Mateo County? Would you, young members of your family, or someone you know benefit from receiving free clothes? If so, send in an application to John's Closet using the link below.
To receive clothes, you must be between the ages of 4 and 18 and live in Daly City, South San Francisco, Pacifica, Colma, San Bruno, Brisbane, or Millbrae.
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My Next Move
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Curious about different career paths? Know exactly what you want to do and have questions about specific jobs? Have no idea what you want to do with your life and want help figuring it out?! If you said yes to any of the above questions, check out My Next Move, a free career exploration tool.
There’s also a Spanish-language version called Mi Proximo Paso!
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Year Up
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Are you Interested in IT, Financial Operations, Sales & Customer Support, Business Operations, or Software Development? Want to receive training, a stipend, and an internship placement? See if Year Up might be right for you.
Eligible Youth Are:
- 18-24 years old
- High school graduates or GED recipients
- Of low to moderate income
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FREE Online Classes
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Want to keep learning this summer? Check out the following free online courses from universities like Harvard and MIT and organizations like Codecademy.
Coursera: 100% online learning from the world’s best universities and companies
EdX: Accelerate your future. Learn anytime, anywhere.
Codecademy: Learn the technical skills you need for the job you want.
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