Teens are hired many times to assist the elderly with yard projects, house cleaning, shopping errands, and much more. There are some requirements to be hired as a TECH employee. Teens are only hired if they live in the Homewood- Flossmoor High School District. However, residents and potential employers who are out of district are encouraged to call TECH and utilize the service. This fee is used to help defray some of the costs involved, including periodic mailings sent to all employees.
TECH is simply a service to the community where teens are connected with job opportunities.
They are encouraged to negotiate salaries and hours with the potential employer entirely on their own. The only source of income for TECH is from the Village of Homewood, which has included TECH in their budget for the past 13 years. The village pays Druetzler's salary and general operating costs. TECH also has a board of six directors, including Village and park district representatives and a high school liaison. The board helps promote TECH as a service, and the liaisons communicate new ideas and information to the board as needed.