The Youth Career Cafe

 

Welcome to the Youth Career Cafe!  The Cafe was created by Peninsula Youth with their own Career and Educational needs in mind.  Sure, we got advice from a lot of mentors in private industry and the public sector, but the focus of these pages is helping youth ages 14 to 21 with their efforts to find themselves, and a career opportunity that fits your own interests in language they understand.  Whether you come in to the Cafe, or view the information right here, the Youth Advisory Board believes you will find helpful resources to figure out what you want in a career...and to know when you're ready to go get it!  Let's Get With It!
 

Are You Ready For Work? ... Do you have what it takes to contribute when you go looking for your first job?  Here are 13 Workplace Skills You Need for a Successful Career.
 

Not As Ready As You Thought? ... So you've assessed the "Big 13" and some improvements are in order? Welcome to reality; you'll be improving these skills your entire life. Here are some Development Tools that will help.
 

Occupation Exploration - Industry Insights ... Do you want to know more about being a corporate lawyer? How about a network analyst? Ever wonder what its like to work in the health care industry? The Youth Career Cafe and local area businesses have teamed to put these resources at your fingertips. Stop by the Occupation Profile Center  for a look into what skills a job may require. Interested in a career in a specific industry? Our Industry Profile Center can help you assess if a particular industry might be a good fit for you!
 

Industry Spotlight - Sponsor of the Month ... The Industry Spotlight selects one industry for the spotlight each month. We appreciate all our sponsors who provide industry spotlight information. This month's Guest Sponsor is Riverside Regional Medical Center. Previous Industry Profiles can be found in our archives.
 

Are You Ready to Lead? ... The Youth Career Cafe is led by young people just like you. Now you can help other youth in their career development journey. Apply for a position on the Youth Advisory Board.
    

Is Work-Based Training For You? ... The Cafe works with area employers to create work-based training opportunities that allow members to gain invaluable experience while exploring the challenges in a number of industries. From Job Shadowing to Co-op Education, Internships to Volunteer Opportunities, these programs allow you to "test drive" an industry or occupation while gaining useful work experience.
 

Need Advanced Education? ... Continuing your education to prepare for your dream career? Financing your advanced education can be a heart-stopping experience. Here are some helpful resources that will help you navigate the maze of education financing options.
 

Let Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Soar! ... Starting your own business is HARD WORK, but the personal and financial rewards can be huge. Explore the World of Self-Employment.
   

 
 
 

May 16, 2008
 
 
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