Youth

Taking the one less traveled: alternative paths to jump start your future

Laura Maurer

Oct 15, 20233 min read

Taking the one less traveled: alternative paths to jump start your future

By: Laura Maurer Young people looking to take a different path, job seekers looking for meaningful opportunities, volunteers looking to...

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Back to School this Fall? Learn About Teen Labor Laws to Balance Work at School and on the Job!

Shannon Phillips

Sep 15, 20232 min read

Back to School this Fall? Learn About Teen Labor Laws to Balance Work at School and on the Job!

Many teenagers are eager to work part-time while going to school. Minors as young as age 11 can work legally in New York State under...

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Career Planning for Recent High School Graduates

aamsden5

Jun 15, 20234 min read

Career Planning for Recent High School Graduates

Congratulations on completing your high school education! Once the excitement of the end of senior year is over and reality sets in,...

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New Year, New Job-Bite Sized Online Search Advice

Shannon Phillips

Jan 15, 20231 min read

New Year, New Job-Bite Sized Online Search Advice

New Year, New Job! Thinking of finding a new job in the new year? Thousands of job search sites exist online. Here are some bite size...

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aamsden5

Dec 15, 20223 min read

Seasonal Jobs: Tips & Tricks for Youth

The holiday shopping season, when retailers experience an increase in sales, is a great time for teens to look for part-time employment....

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Your First Paycheck- Teaching Youth about Money

aamsden5

Aug 8, 20222 min read

Your First Paycheck- Teaching Youth about Money

Your First Paycheck- Teaching Youth about Money As Career Centers we help people of all ages find jobs and employment, including youth...

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Shannon Phillips

Jun 20, 20224 min read

Career Planning for Recent High School Graduates

Congratulations on completing your high school education! Once the excitement of the end of senior year is over and reality sets in,...

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May 2, 20223 min read

Spotlight on Trade Careers

Not everyone is college material, and there’s no shame in that. However, it also doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a dead end job. Consider...

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Apr 4, 20222 min read

Doing a Resume with Little to No Work Experience

It seems a catch-22: to get a job you need work experience; to get work experience you need a job. I’ll let you in on a secret: work...

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Jan 3, 20223 min read

How to Keep Your Social Media from Ruining Your Job Prospects

It’s a fact: hiring managers will google you and find your social media. They will look it over. They will use it to help them to make a...

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Shannon Phillips

Dec 27, 20212 min read

New York State Labor Laws for Teens

Many teenagers are eager to work part-time while going to school. Minors as young as age 11 can work legally in New York State under...

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Shannon Phillips

Dec 6, 20212 min read

Completing Job Applications

For most job seekers, the job application is the first impression you make upon an employer. Whether the application is in person or...

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Nov 22, 20214 min read

Just Starting Out? Here’s Some of Our Best Advice

Everyone has a little of advice to give, and we’re no different. Of course, we have a bit of a specialty area: employment and career. So...

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Ready, Set, Work! Understanding What Employers Need

Shannon Phillips

Nov 15, 20211 min read

Ready, Set, Work! Understanding What Employers Need

Career Readiness means knowing what skills employers want and being able to prove that you have those skills. The skills employers desire...

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Sep 13, 20214 min read

How to Choose a Career Path

I was always envious of those people that knew exactly what they to do with their life. By the time they graduated high school, they had...

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Aug 30, 20215 min read

How to Get, Succeed At, and Get the Most Out of Your First Job

Right now is the best time ever to get a job! Employers are eager to hire people, especially those who typically hire those applying for...

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Jul 19, 20216 min read

7 Life Skills You Should Have By 18 – A List for Teens & Their Parents

Academics, extracurricular activities, part time jobs, social life. Teens are handling a lot these days; it hardly seem fair to add to...

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Jun 7, 20213 min read

Gaining Work Experience Through Volunteering

It can be hard to get a job as a teenager, especially if you’re under the age of 16. You’re restricted by labor laws, employer’s...

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Shannon Phillips

May 3, 20212 min read

All About Our Summer Youth Program

Summer Youth Program. Summer Jobs. Career Readiness.

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Everything You Need to Know About: Working Papers

Shannon Phillips

Mar 31, 20203 min read

Everything You Need to Know About: Working Papers

Getting your first job is a rite of passage that many teens look forward to. According to New York State Labor Law, youth as young as 11...

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