- What are the requirements of employers who participate in Georgia TeenWork?
- What are the requirements of the young people who participate in Georgia TeenWork?
- How do you match the youth and can I specify preferences for age, interests and past work experience?
- What job duties can be performed by the young people we hire through Georgia TeenWork?
- How many candidates are available for hire? Is there a limit to the number of employees I can hire through the program?
- Who pays the youth, how much do they get paid & how many hours do they work?
- May I retain my employee longer than the six- to eight-week summer job?
- What type of training do TeenWork youth candidates go through & can we give them company-specific training once we hire them?
- I am unable to provide an opportunity right now. Are there other ways I can get involved?
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What type of support will Georgia TeenWork continue to offer the youth and employers throughout the summer program?
- I have a suggestion for Georgia TeenWork. To whom should I send it?
Q:1. What are the requirements of employers who participate in the Georgia TeenWork Program?
A: As a Georgia TeenWork employer, your responsibility is to provide supervision, training and a meaningful employment experience for the youth. Employers will also be expected to complete time sheets and performance evaluations for youth when needed and requested.
Q:2. What are the requirements of the young people who participate in Georgia TeenWork?
A: Youth participants must:
* Reside in the state of Georgia
* Are 14 to 18 years old by June 1, 2010
* Live in a TANF eligible household or
* Are available to work a maximum of 35 hours a week June 1 - July 31, 2010
* Are able to complete Job Readiness Training before starting the program
* Participate in the Independent Living Program or the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Program
Our youth are great heroes! They are eager and willing to learn; bring new ideas and perspectives into the workplace; are enthusiastic, energetic and physically active & are adaptable, open minded and learn quickly. Many youth also possess current knowledge and computer skills and are not afraid of technology.
Q:3. How do you match the youth and can I specify preferences for age, interests and past work experience?
A: When you complete the Employer Application to pledge a job, you can specify the age-range of youth and/or the specific youth you would like to hire. Please be advised, all youth who apply for the Georgia TeenWork Program may not have had previous work experience. To ensure the youth and employer receive quality service, a Recruitment and Retention Coach (RRC) will be assigned.
Q:4. What job duties can be performed by the young people we hire through Georgia TeenWork?
A: Each summer, youth who participate in the Georgia TeenWork Program area able to participate in varoius work experiences. These experiences include, but are not limited to: lifeguards, tutors, childcare workers, administrative assistants, fast food team members, sales associates, special events coordinators, customer service personnel, computer specialists, organizers, inventory specialists, receptionists, cashier and more. For additional information on hazardous jobs for youth, click here. If you have a need, let us know and we will search our applicants to find you a match!
Q:5. How many candidates are available for hire? Is there a limit to the number of employees I can hire through the program?
A: The Georgia TeenWork Program receives many more applicants than there are opportunities available. We welcome as many jobs as you have to offer and are confident that we can find someone to meet your needs.
Q:6. Who pays the youth, how much do they get paid & how many hours do they work?
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Georgia TeenWork pays the youth $8.50 per hour for working with your organization.
Summer opportunities last eight
weeks, from June 1 - July 31, 2010 and youth will work a maximum of 35 hours per week.
Q:7. May I retain my employee longer than the eight-week summer job?
A: At the conclusion of the Georgia TeenWork summer experience, employers are encouraged to continue their relationship with the youth. Please be advised, youth who remain at their summer job sites after July 31, 2010 will not be paid by the Georgia Teenwork Program. The employer will be responsible for compensating the youth.
Q:8. What type of training do TeenWork youth candidates go through & can we give them company-specific training once we hire them?
A: The Georgia TeenWork Program provides job readiness training for all youth; however, we fully expect employers to provide organizational-specific training as well.
Q:9. I am unable to provide an opportunity right now. Are there other ways I can get involved?
A: Yes. You can forward this link to fellow companies and business owners. You can also encourage any youth you think would benefit from the summer program to apply. The website for the Georgia TeenWork Program is www.georgiateenwork.org.
Q:10. What type of support will the Georgia TeenWork Progam continue to offer the youth and employers throughout the summer program?
A: In order to ensure quality services are provided to youth and employers, Recruitment and Retention Coaches (RRC) are assigned based on the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) map. The RRCs are assigned to youth and employers within their identified DFCS region to ensure quality service throughout the summer experience.
Q:11. I have a suggestion for the Georgia TeenWork Program. To whom should I send it?
A: We appreciate your comments. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the Georgia TeenWork Program at (888) 884-4712 or visit GeorgiaTeenWork@dhr.state.ga.us.