MY FIRST JOB
MY FIRST JOB
For a kid living in Gary, summer employment is more than just a job. With 49% of young people in Gary living in poverty, a summer job means helping out their families.
"With a lack of summer jobs available in the city and an extremely limited number of outlets for teens, there is a lot of opportunity for young people to get involved in risky behavior."
"With a lack of summer jobs available in the city and an extremely limited number of outlets for teens, there is a lot of opportunity for young people to get involved in risky behavior."
Every teen will become a member of the CREW. The CREW's responsibilities will fall into three categories: Community Impact, Career Exploration and Content Creation!
Every teen will become a member of the CREW. The CREW's responsibilities will fall into three categories: Community Impact, Career Exploration and Content Creation!
GOAL: 35,000
GOAL: 35,000
With your help, young people can have a positive, productive, and life-changing learning experience this summer!
With your help, young people can have a positive, productive, and life-changing learning experience this summer!
Prior to their week summer work experience, My First Job youth will participate in workshops covering:
Workplace Readiness Training
Introduction to Careers
College and Career Readiness
Financial Literacy
Social Emotional Learning
To give by mail:
To give by mail:
Make check payable to Force for Good (MFJ)
Make check payable to Force for Good (MFJ)
Mail to: Force for Good, 607 S Lake Street, Suite D1, Gary, IN 46403
Mail to: Force for Good, 607 S Lake Street, Suite D1, Gary, IN 46403