• Motivated to work on your own!
• 15 - 21 years old
• Have access to a computer and the internet (at home, school, library or RochesterWorks! Computer Lab)
• Reference from a Teacher, Counselor or youth leader
• Complete 9 on-line courses in Computer and Business Skills
• Participate in Career Readiness Pre-Survey

Digital Skills for Youth, click here

Career Readiness Credential for Job Seekers, click here

Digital Skills for Youth Spring 2008 Youth Services Application

Digital Skills for Youth Spring 2008 - Agreement

Digital Skills for Youth Spring 2008 Endorsement

Digital Skills for Youth Career Interest Statement

Caridad Sosa-Blackwell at 585-258-3554 or csblackwell@rochesterworks.org

Geoff Bieber at 585-258-3552 or gbieber@rochesterworks.org

or visit us at 255 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607

Get Help Finding a Job

Call 258-3500 or visit your nearest RochesterWorks! Career Center for up-to-date information on local summer job opportunities and personal help finding a job.

What You Need to Join a Youth Program

To enroll in a youth program, you will need a few things to get started:

Social Security Card
To get a new or replacement Social Security card contact our local Social Security Office at 1- 800-772-1213 or visit 100 State Street, Room 500, Rochester, NY 14614, Monday -Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a free service. You will need some proof of identification. Or, go online to www.ssa.gov and look for a link about cards on the upper left hand side.

Work Permit
Job seekers under the age of 18 need work permits in order to have a job. You can get it from your local high school office or the Rochester City School District at: 131 West Broad St., Rochester, NY 14614. Call: 585-262-8564

Anything Else I Need?
Yes, there may be some income level guidelines as well as other guidelines that your youth program provider will go over with you before your program starts.

If you have any problems along the way, contact your program or call RochesterWorks! at 585-258-3500.

Learn More about These Careers In Demand!

Nursing

• Makes up the largest single group of health care professionals
• There are four times as many nurses as there are physicians in the U.S.
• RNs work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. When providing direct patient care, they observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation.

For more information see Colorado State University, Center for Advising and Student Achievement

Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) Careers

For more information see http://www.careervoyages.gov/indemandmagazine-stem.cfm
Source: Career Zone

Homeland Security

• Want to stay on the cutting edge in your technical discipline?
• Want to sharpen your analytical talents?
• Want to delve into the language and culture of other countries?
• Want to work on issues that effect American's national security? If you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career in the Intelligence Community, then find out more by exploring morethere are 16 career (broad areas of work) involved in the business of intelligence. 

Source and for more information see: United States Intelligence Community

Updated 04.21.08