Next Application Deadline is March 1, 2021. Scroll down to apply.

Fall Virtual Job Readiness Training

Over the course of 8 weeks, beginning April 5 and ending on May 17 of 2021, participants will be offered Job Readiness Training consisting of:

Video Study Materials & Independent Activities 

  • Participants review pre-recorded videos featuring volunteer guest speakers that are released every week on Google Classroom and complete all related activities. 
  • Each video shares expertise on a particular topic, including career exploration, resume and cover letter building, job hunting, networking, professional communication, interview skills, and financial literacy. 

Virtual Live Q&A Workshops

  • Participants attend weekly Virtual Live Q&A Workshops via Zoom benefitting from personalized Career Coaching in small groups of up to 5 students.  
  • Career Coaches lead discussions where students are encouraged to ask questions about and dive deeper into the reviewed topics.

Note: Participants will be assigned to attend the same 45-min time slot (Monday through Thursday) every week based on their availability and career interests.

The Internship Placement

Students who have successfully completed the Job Readiness Training are eligible for a paid internship (minimum wage) up to 80 hours, should it be available. Please know that an internship is not guaranteed. Due to the economic impacts of COVID-19 on our business community, we expect fewer internships to be placed this year. However, when internships DO become available: 

  • Partners in Education works to find a match within the pool of student participants and business partners we have. 
  • Matches are made with the intention of aligning student career interests with a particular industry and student availability with an organization’s business hours. 
  • Internships will be offered in-person (following safety measures), remote, and hybrid (in-person and remote).

Submit Your Application 

By 5 p.m. on March 1st

How to get started:

  1. Click here to create an account.  Upon successful creation of your account you will be emailed your login information.
  2. Follow the instructions in the confirmation email to complete and submit the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  3. Submit your application to the Partners in Education office by 5 p.m. on the due date listed for your session. Late applications will not be considered.

 If you still have questions, email internship@sbceo.org or call 964-4710 ext. 4424.

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