Teen Services Sonoma Helps Local Students Get Jobs

Sonoma Teen Services’ free series of Ready to Work certification classes are designed to get local teens ready for – and more qualified to obtain – their first jobs. There are a handful of spaces still available in the classes that start this Monday, Oct. 5. Most classes are held on the Sonoma Valley High School campus from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. on Monday afternoons. Snacks and refreshments are served. To sign up, email program director Jodie Taylor today at jodie@teensservicessonoma.org or call 939-1452.

Oct. 5 – Employment 101 and Orientation

This interactive session will lay the foundation for the working world; the hiring process, what makes a job great, phone etiquette and business standards.

Oct. 12 – Resume/Application Process

This session discusses what a hiring manager/recruiter is looking for in a resume, how to create targeted resumes and the importance of the application process.

Oct. 19 – Money Management

This session discusses the paycheck, banking & the importance of financial planning, savings and budgeting.

Oct. 26 – Interview Techniques

This session engages students in the interview process by practicing what questions to ask, how to respond to questions, what to wear, and how to manage staying poised and focused.

Nov. 2 – Mock Interviews

Sonoma Valley business professionals attend and run this session to provide participants with real life expectations, exposure and feedback during their mock interview practice.

Nov. 9 – Job Coaching ?& Development

This session discusses the employment process. Participants engage with the Chamber of Commerce, Job Coaches and a Job Developer who will provide insight in obtaining employment and help develop their skills sets.

Nov. 16 – What Employers Want

In conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Economic Vitality Partnership, business professionals answer questions and participants network with employers on what they are looking for in an employee. Takes place at Hanna Boys Center.