YouthBuild Academic Support Internship

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YouthBuild is an alternative high school model that helps low-income, young individuals earn diplomas and trade certifications. As a ReSOURCE training program, we are responsible for preparing individuals for post-secondary education and job success through hands-on work experience and class room education. Primary responsibilities for this internship will be to support and assist YouthBuild instructors in creating skills-development assignments and researching placement opportunities for trainees. This position will focus on exploring trainee interests and partnering with staff to align their interests with college and career goals.

Interns will assist in the following areas:

• Researching and compiling job postings relevant to trainees interests and maintaining a job search board - displaying information about various college and career opportunities
• Researching and and providing summary briefs on training related topics
• Assisting educators and seeking and scheduling post-secondary education and career exploration field trips
• Assisting the instructors with providing academic support for individualized assignments
• Various administrative tasks including occasional filing and updating documents

Qualifications:

• Preferably a junior or senior, enrolled in a degree program for education, social work, or similar field
• Adapt and comfortable with computer and internet research
• Desire to work with individuals in job training programs is a must
• Intern should be independent, self-motivated, and of high integrity

Time Commitment: This opportunity is 4-8 hours/week, unpaid, and is an ideal resume-builder. Hours are flexible within business hours and school schedule. Please learn more about us online at resourcevt.org. To apply, send resume and cover letter to:

ReSOURCE Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@resourcevt.org
Phone: 802.658.4143
Fax: 802.658.0543