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Hi JFY Members,
Happy summer! We hope you're staying cool and enjoying a break from all things school-related.
We're excited to share that our Soft Skills for Career Success series is back! Every month, we’ll feature a new soft skill (aka life skill) that can help you succeed in the workplace and beyond. (Just want to look at job or volunteer opportunities, skill development classes, or other resources? We’ve got those too. Scroll down for more or click here.)
In this month's soft skills blog post, we're diving into interviewing - how to prepare, how to stay calm, and how to rock the conversation. Intrigued? Continue reading...
Need something else? Visit our website for food, housing, and mental health resources.
JOBS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Check out some of our latest job posts.
Friendship Community Garden Intern II (Bilingual in Spanish)
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SMC PARKS DEPARTMENT (North Fair Oaks): Friendship County Park is located in North Fair Oaks, an unincorporated area of Redwood City. Through community collaboration, the small urban park was developed to provide outdoor recreation and space to grow fresh vegetables in a neighborhood with limited access to these services. Support the Friendship Park while getting paid $17.86 - $23.11 per hour. Apply by July 26.
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Aging And Adult Services Intern I
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AGING AND ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (San Mateo): The Aging and Adult Services Division of San Mateo County Health is seeking 2 summer interns to perform a variety of administrative functions for the In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) team. Participants in the IHSS Internship Program will be expected to commit to a regular schedule from early June – the end of August and will be paid $17.86 per hour. Apply now!
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Part-Time Jobs:
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Check out our youth jobs board for more opportunities and find your perfect fit.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are considering a job, internship, or volunteer opportunity, remember to consider your safety and the safety of those you live with. If you take an in-person opportunity, make sure that the organization has strong health practices, wear a mask at all times, remember to keep 6 feet of distance from others at all times, wash your hands regularly, and do not touch your face.
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SKILL UP
Develop new skills, prepare for the workforce, and plan your future with these career and education resources.
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Our Teen Advisory Board is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. You must be a Redwood City resident, entering 9th-12th grade. You will help plan, promote, and execute activities or programs based from the needs of the community and your interests. Past projects have included Zoppe Concessions, Relay 4Life, Wrapping Party, Ronald McDonald House holiday gift giving, and more!
Each candidate must schedule an interview. Interviews will be held Tuesday, July 20 through Thursday July 22 for the nine available seats. Click To Apply!
For more information, please contact Teen Programs Coordinator Anthony Calvo at (650) 780-5929.
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Are you a student at the College of San Mateo, Skyline College, and Cañada College, or do you plan on applying to one of these schools? The Promise Scholars program might be able to help you by providing you with a free degree and books. Learn more and contact Dr. Lauren Ford for help with applications to college and/or the Promise Scholars program: fordla@smccd.edu
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Did you miss the application deadlines to attend college in the 2021-22 academic year? You can still apply! 451 colleges are still accepting applications to attend this Fall, including 16 colleges in California. Take a look at this regularly updated list and apply!
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STAY ENGAGED
Keep learning and exploring the world from home.
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Mission Bit provides free after-school coding courses, workshops, and summer bootcamps to high school students from underserved and underrepresented communities. Higher enrollment priority will be given to applicants who have been historically underrepresented in CS, including (but not limited to) those that identify as Black, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander, women, English language learners, LGBTQIA, and students with disabilities. Learn more and sign up!
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This summer it’ll be fun in the sun when you start your New Career at the United States Postal Service! Work in a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding job with advancement opportunities. Attend our FREE Virtual Job Fair to learn what employment with the US Postal Service can offer. We will also share step by step instructions on submitting your application. We are an essential service and our employees provide a vital service to our community. Now is the time to join our team. Register now.
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Join the City of San Mateo's Team Up to Clean Up group for a special outdoor event to keep San Mateo litter free and welcoming for all! Volunteering means meeting new people, learning new skills, gaining service credits, securing employment references, learning more about city government, and finding personal satisfaction - all while making a difference in the community. Register now to attend on July 17th at 8:00am.
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