The Teen Employment Specialist recruits businesses and home-owners who can provide employment opportunities in Scottsdale. Staff offer job skills workshops that provide education and skills training in interviewing, phone etiquette, attitude, and social skills. The program fits with the city's critical objectives to provide programs which strengthen youth, families, and senior citizens. Program also works in partnership with JTPA federal grants program, East Valley consortium, and United Way's Summer Jobs for Valley Youth effort. Scottsdale residents can call in and make an appointment Monday through Friday, at 312-7922.
Evening hours are also available.
Appointments and workshops are offered at Youth and Family Services, 420l N. Hayden Road. Workshops and other presentations are given at other times at schools, libraries, and recreation centers. The Teen Employment program serves all teenagers who are interested in pursuing job training and referrals. The JTPA summer program provides grant money specifically for low-income and special needs youth. Youth are paid a salary via federal funding.