The teens spent three Saturdays learning everything from interview skills to application tips to wardrobe advice, plus took English classes that focused exclusively on phrases needed at an interview or on the job, says Alyson Plotsky, the IRC's youth employment coordinator. For some of them, it's their first job ever. Since the program began in May, about 40 of the teens have found jobs, Plotsky says, including a group recently entered Waffle House group training, she says. Finding the jobs isn't always easy. Most teens don't have cars.
Some jobs require more English than the teens can muster.
Some have religious or cultural requirements that preclude certain jobs. And Plotsky says she keeps hearing from more and more teens wanting to enter the program. Lots of them have been knocking on my door, looking for jobs. Jobs Copyright 1996-2000 Eason Publications. All rights reserved.