You’re Hired! Get Hired!

College & Career Readiness (Ages 14+)
You’re Hired Get Hired

Workshop Overview

You’re Hired! / Get Hired! (YH! / GH!): is a six-week in person / online college / career readiness & workforce development workshop designed to equip youth age 14+ with tools needed to apply to college or other post-secondary learning, identify funding; secure and retain employment, volunteer opportunities, internships, etc.

YH! / GH! workshop sessions are once per week for two and half hours. Workshop covers the following:

 

  • Working Papers
  • Resumes & Cover Letters & Follow Up
  • College & Job Applications
  • Email & Phone Etiquette
  • Wardrobe Preparation & Interview Role Play

For more program information email:
contactmom@muralsofthemind.org

YH! /GH! also provides:

  • Career Mentoring
  • Peer to Peer Connections
  • Campus & Office Politics
  • Remote Study & Work
  • Financial Literacy…and More

Major takeaways include:

  • Custom Resume & Cover Letter
  • Sample Interview Questions & Answers
  • College & Career Resources

YH! / GH! bootcamp and intensives are also available.

YH! / GH! Speaks

Program alumnus talks with teens at Overbrook High School about experiences of being a college student and entrepreneur during speaker series.

YH! / GH! Prepares

Teens at host site during open discussion about preparing for an interview.

YH! / GH! EXTRAS

You’re Hired! / Get Hired! Workshop includes additional events that give teens opportunities to practice skills learned during workshops to gain firsthand knowledge and real-world college and work experiences from diverse groups of area thought leaders, influencers and advocates from a wide spectrum of professions. Events include:

  • Speaker Series
  • Networking Sessions