Job Trainings & Internships
(ages 16-18)

Preparing for the workplace is an important step to pursuing your career dreams.

Due to COVID-19, our Job Readiness Training is now held virtually, making it possible for students all across Santa Barbara County to take part. Once students complete the 8-week training, they become eligible for potential paid internships later. Internships may be done remotely or in-person.

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Who is this program designed for?

This program is for ALL high school students (ages 16-18) who attend school in Santa Barbara County.
Due to limited spots each year, priority is given to those who:

Have not already benefitted from similar experience

Have financial need

Demonstrate motivation to learn

Can commit the time necessary

Are high school juniors or seniors

Questions about your eligibility or the application process? Contact us! 805-964-4710 ext 4401 or internship@sbceo.org

Job Readiness Training

In our 8-week job-readiness training, high school students participate in engaging workshops that prepare them for the job world. They earn a $150 stipend upon completion. Our training covers a variety of topic areas designed to provide students with transferable skills they can take with them wherever they go. These topics include (but are not limited to):

Training Eligibility Requirements

Attend public high school in the Santa Barbara County
Must commit to weekly 45 min workshops
- Fall: September 27-November 19
- Spring: April-May

$150 Stipend Eligibility

Students can still participate in the training even if they don’t meet qualifications*

Complete employment paperwork
Employment Eligibility ( ID & Social Security card)
Obtain a work permit (minimum 2.0 GPA required)

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Paid Internships

After completing job readiness training, students become eligible for paid internships, through which they earn minimum wage. Every effort is made to place students into internships aligned with their field of interest.

Eligibility Requirements

Complete 8-week job readiness training
Commit to a minimum of 10 hours weekly, 80 hours total
Employment Eligibility ( ID & Social Security card)
Current work permit (minimum 2.0 GPA required)

Job Trainings & Internships
(ages 16-18)

Preparing for the workplace is an important step to pursuing your career dreams.

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Who is this program designed for?

Job Readiness Training

Career Exploration

Interview Skills

Professional Communication

Resumes and Cover Letters

Financial Literacy

Training Eligibility Requirements

$150 Stipend Eligibility

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Paid Internships

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Testimonials

Past Internship Host Sites include:

Job Trainings & Internships(ages 16-18)

Preparing for the workplace is an important step to pursuing your career dreams.

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Who is this program designed for?

Job Readiness Training

Career Exploration

Interview Skills

Professional Communication

Resumes and Cover Letters

Financial Literacy

Training Eligibility Requirements

$150 Stipend Eligibility

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Paid Internships

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are due by 5pm on March 7, 2022.

Testimonials

Past Internship Host Sites include:

Job Trainings & Internships
(ages 16-18)