Step-Up Omaha Summer Job Training Application for 2022 is Open

The Step-Up Omaha Summer Job Training application for 2022 is open and closes on Friday, March 18, 2022.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK for the 2022 Application:  2022 Step-Up Omaha Application Link

KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS:

·     Learn more about your strengths, talents, and career interests

·     Acquire and build a life, job, and teamwork skills

·     Gain work experiences including interviewing, job search, and customer service

·     Gain valuable on-the-job work experience and explore future career opportunities

·     Earn up to $2500 or more this summer and gain valuable educational training.

STEP-UP OMAHA! Experiences for Participants:

Step-Up Omaha!  Career Exploration

·     Age 14-15, participate in career exploration training & education.

·     Prepares you for future employment opportunities & career choices.

·     14 and 15-year-olds are paid a stipend and do not work on job sites.

Step-Up Omaha!  On-the-Job Training

·     Age 16-18, participate in targeted work experiences and education.

·     Participants have limited previous work experience.

Step-Up Omaha!  Career Intern

·     Age 16-18, participate in career-oriented work experiences & education.

·     Participants have previous work experience & specific career interests.

Step-Up Omaha!  CONNECT 

·     Age 19-21, participate in a training and job placement program.

·     The team will work to connect you with part-time and full-time opportunities

STEP-UP OMAHA! PROGRAM

·     Exploration: Work Experience Training and Skills

·     Employment: On-the-Job Training and Work Experiences

·     Education: Academic Recovery, Vocational, G.E.D., Entrepreneurship, College Prep

·     Enrichment: Career and Life Experiences

STEP-UP OMAHA! SCHEDULE & DETAILS:

The summer portion of the initiative runs from June 7th to August 6th. Youth participate in orientation and assessment sessions in May.  Ages 16 and older follow the schedule below:

·     Workers will complete 2 weeks of training June 6 – June 17.

·     Workers are available from June 20 – August 5.

·     Workers primarily work 20-30 hours per week. Some employers are recruiting full-time workers/interns.

·     Workers are paid a minimum of $10.00 per hour. Some employers and worksites pay as much as $15 or more per hour.

·     Workers attend classes when they are not on the job. Focus on industry certification.

Ages 14-15 participate in work experience training for 9 weeks and receive a $100 or more per week stipend. They do not go to work sites. Returning participants age 16 and older may start training as early as April/May and will get connected with employment opportunities as soon as possible. The focus for this group is connecting with longer-term educational and job opportunities.