Greetings everyone,

Within the next few weeks Juma Ventures is looking to hire about 86 Youth in SF for our program. (see requirements below).

 San Francisco high school Sophomores who are 16 years old (or will be by August 1, 2012)

 Youth with a current GPA of at least a 2.0

 Youth interested in going to college or open to the possibility of going to college

 Youth classified as “low income”(ex. Receives free lunch)

 Youth with a positive work ethic

During the last year over 80% of our students made it to College or post secondary education programs. If you know any Youth that meets the requirements, please refer it to my co-worker Andree Torrey included on this email (who is doing an excellent job in SF recruitment). We also provide them with meaningful work experience by working in different ballparks. (learn more at http://www.juma.org)

Thanks for your support!

Rafael Platas

Oakland Enterprise Manager

Juma Ventures

131 Steuart Street, Suite 201

San Francisco, CA 94105

w: 415 371 0727, ext 204

C:  415 318 0105

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Why be a San Francisco YouthWorks intern? Because you can gain crucial job skills while exploring careers in public service.

SF YouthWorks interns have the option to work in more than 30 city departments, such as the Department of Public Health, the District Attorney’s office and the Board of Supervisors (for a full list of departments, click here).

• SF YouthWorks interns work in paid internships for up to 10 hours per week (during the school year session) or 20 hours per week (during the summer session).
• Interns are paid San Francisco’s minimum wage. To find out San Francisco’s current minimum wage, click here.
• Each SF YouthWorks intern works with a mentor within a city government department-mentors are more than just supervisors; they care about interns’ growth and teach interns important on-the-job skills.
• The daily tasks of interns vary, depending on the worksite. Most SF YouthWorks internships are clerical, involving administrative work in an office setting.
• YouthWorks staff provides ongoing support for SF YouthWorks interns, monitoring the internships and helping interns navigate the workplace environment.
• SF YouthWorks interns attend career development workshops on topics such as Job Readiness, Money Management, Resume and Interviewing Skills, and Career Exploration.
• SF YouthWorks interns attend career development events where they can meet professionals who work in all different areas of public service.
• SF YouthWorks staff help interns figure out what their next step is after they graduate from the program.

The application period for our fall program is now closed.  If you are interested in becoming a YouthWorks intern in the future, please check this site for updates.  We may hire a small number of youth interns in January of 2012 and will open our summer application process in April 2012.

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Eligibility

In order to be eligible to participate in SF YouthWorks you must:

• Be a resident of San Francisco
• Attend high school in San Francisco
• Be in or entering the 11th, or 12th grade
• Have time in your schedule to work a minimum of 6 hours per week (during the school year session) and 10 hours per week (during the summer session). Most internships take place between 9am and 5pm on weekdays.

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How do I apply?

SF YouthWorks has two application cycles: one in the fall, for the school year session, and one in the spring, for the summer session.  Please check our website for the application at that time.

You can contact us at 415-202-7911 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions about our internship program.

• Oasis for Girls has three exciting programs :

DEAD LINE Febuaray, 3 2012

We are looking for qualified youth (17-21) to be a part of the Healthcare Bridge program starting in early 2012!  Please distribute widely and excuse cross-postings.  Below are program details along with an attached flyer.

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The Healthcare Bridge Program provides 17 – 21 year olds with career exploration, entry level skill building, and paid internships in the healthcare field.  The goal of the program is to build participants’ academic and work skills so they are ready for entry into a healthcare certificate or training program at the community college level.

Timeline: Orientations at JVS begin January 16th. See attached for more details.

More information: Funded by the Office of Economic Workforce Development, the Healthcare Bridge Program provides young adults, ages 17-21, with academic skill building, healthcare career exploration opportunities, work readiness training, and paid internships in healthcare settings. Participants enroll in 3 units offered by City College of San Francisco.  The courses are HIT 51: Medical Terminology (1 unit) and HLTH 7: Introduction to Careers in Health (2 units), both offered at the John Adams campus.  As a compliment to these courses, JVS offers basic skills and computer workshops contextualized for the healthcare field. In addition to the coursework, participants gain exposure to the diversity of healthcare careers through career exploration activities at JVS and paid internships in various healthcare settings. JVS staff work closely with healthcare partners and internship supervisors to provide ongoing support and ensure that participants build relevant and industry-specific skills.

Healthcare employer partners include: California Pacific Medical Center- St. Luke’s Campus, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, UCSF Medical Center, Mission Neighborhood Health Center, On Lok, and the San Francisco Paramedics Association.

Program Components

·      3 units at CCSF to introduce skills required for entry level positions within the healthcare industry.

·      Academic and computer skill building workshops to strengthen participants reading, writing, math, and computer skills.

·      Career exploration activities including informational interviews with professionals from identified entry level and vocational careers, panel presentations of current CCSF students working towards healthcare certificates, and career mentorship.

·      Internship stipends designed to provide youth with exposure to a range of healthcare positions and work experience in healthcare settings.

·      Ongoing case management to support youth in meeting their employment and educational goals.

Eligibility

·      17 – 21 years old

·      Eligible to work in the U.S.

·      Qualify as low-income

·      6^th-8^th grade reading level

·      Available 30-35 hrs/week for training and internship