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ELITE (Entry Level Internships, Training and Employment)
For further information about ELITE, call 732-293-1341
- The ELITE Youth One Stop Center currently offers a wide range of programs for youth, ages 16 -24 that reside in Middlesex County, and are not enrolled in an educational or training program. The ELITE Youth One Stop Career Service is your resource for youth services:
- Work Experience
- Career Pathways and Exploration
- Basic Skills Remediation
- High School Equivalency Test Preparation Classes
- Work Readiness/Customer Service Skills
- Paid Training in Labor Demand Occupations
- Supportive Services (Transportation, Stipends)
For further information about ELITE, call 732-293-1341
ELITE PARTICIPANTS NAIL THE JOB
PERTH AMBOY, NJ On Thursday, August 20, the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity’s ELITE Youth program, together with several community partners ) coordinated Nail the Job virtual workshop for local youth (ages 16-24) looking to hone their work readiness skills. It was a resounding success!
Over two dozen young Middlesex County residents participated via Zoom, beginning with in an introductory workshop that familiarized participants with the work of our partner organizations. Then, participants were presented the option to join two of four workshops on the topics of resume writing, interviewing, professional attire, and mental and physical well being. Following the completion of the virtual workshops, participants were provided a digital toolkit that included information about our community partners and the services they provide. Additionally, two of our partner agencies generously donated gift cards for Grub Hub and Amazon, which were presented as prizes to two randomly selected participants at the end of the day (randomly selected from all participants by a virtual “wheel spin”). "This program is a great example of public/private partnerships that are necessary to run successful workforce development programs." said Kevin J. Kurdziel, Chief Executive Officer of the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board. MCWDB Chief Operations Officer Diane Seavers commended both participants and staff. "Our team did a fabulous job coordinating this event. Our ELITE youth need to be recognized for participating in the event."
Beyond the hard work and expertise of our staff and community partners, the participants also benefited from the generosity of clothing retailer Banana Republic, who donated three whole pallets of clothing to help these young adults build their professional wardrobes. Obtaining suitable clothing for interviews and work can be a large expense and a barrier, especially when just starting out, so, as ELITE Youth Program Manager Sandra Ciccone observes, “This clothing will prove to be useful when going on that first interview as well as when they attain their first job.”
All in all, Nail the Job proved to be an afternoon well-spent for dozens of Middlesex County youth. We are looking forward to hosting another Youth Workshop in the near future since this one was received so well.
PERTH AMBOY, NJ On Thursday, August 20, the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity’s ELITE Youth program, together with several community partners ) coordinated Nail the Job virtual workshop for local youth (ages 16-24) looking to hone their work readiness skills. It was a resounding success!
Over two dozen young Middlesex County residents participated via Zoom, beginning with in an introductory workshop that familiarized participants with the work of our partner organizations. Then, participants were presented the option to join two of four workshops on the topics of resume writing, interviewing, professional attire, and mental and physical well being. Following the completion of the virtual workshops, participants were provided a digital toolkit that included information about our community partners and the services they provide. Additionally, two of our partner agencies generously donated gift cards for Grub Hub and Amazon, which were presented as prizes to two randomly selected participants at the end of the day (randomly selected from all participants by a virtual “wheel spin”). "This program is a great example of public/private partnerships that are necessary to run successful workforce development programs." said Kevin J. Kurdziel, Chief Executive Officer of the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board. MCWDB Chief Operations Officer Diane Seavers commended both participants and staff. "Our team did a fabulous job coordinating this event. Our ELITE youth need to be recognized for participating in the event."
Beyond the hard work and expertise of our staff and community partners, the participants also benefited from the generosity of clothing retailer Banana Republic, who donated three whole pallets of clothing to help these young adults build their professional wardrobes. Obtaining suitable clothing for interviews and work can be a large expense and a barrier, especially when just starting out, so, as ELITE Youth Program Manager Sandra Ciccone observes, “This clothing will prove to be useful when going on that first interview as well as when they attain their first job.”
All in all, Nail the Job proved to be an afternoon well-spent for dozens of Middlesex County youth. We are looking forward to hosting another Youth Workshop in the near future since this one was received so well.
