Youth
Video // What Employers Are Looking For in Young Employees
Looking for a Job
Did you know that on average there are six applicants for every one job opening? You may ask why this is important. In order to compete against other job applicants, you should have a strong résumé, good interviewing skills and a solid understanding of what employers are looking for in a candidate.
Whether you’re applying for your first job or have applied for many, Youth in the Works! can offer you tools, resources and programs at no cost to help you be successful in your job search. Just follow these easy steps!
Register With Us
Youth should register with Arapahoe/Douglas Works! through Connecting Colorado in order to access our no-cost services. Registration is free, quick and easy.
Visit Our Youth Resource Center
The Youth Resource Center is a resource room customized to meet the needs of youth job-seekers. The drop-in center features computers with internet access, fax and copy machines, courtesy phones, reference materials and access to youth-friendly job postings and hiring events. Our on-site youth counselor can also offer résumé assistance, interview coaching, and help direct you to a workshop or program that meets your needs. The Youth Resource Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Attend a Youth Workshop
This is just a sampling of the workshops that are available at no cost to youth job-seekers! To sign up for any workshop and to view a complete schedule of youth-targeted workshops, view the Upcoming Events Calendar.
- Do you know what attitude, appearance and ambition have to do with finding and keeping a job? Attend the “A Game” youth workshop and learn about the 7 ‘A’s’ to successful employment.
- Maybe you already have a job but you want to learn about keeping it and increasing your pay? Attend the Work Readiness workshop and learn about tips and pointers on what employers are looking for in quality employees.
- Did you know that nearly all online job openings require a résumé to apply? The ability to write a strong résumé is a skill you’ll need for life, and will increase your chances of being selected for future interviews. Attend one of our résumé writing workshops to learn how to write a stella résumé!
Grow Your Skills
If you’re looking to get some work or training experience under your belt, our programs can help. We can help connect you with a work experience opportunity in targeted industries or a job skills program to increase your chances of finding long-term work. These programs range from energy conservation to customer service. Some of these programs have eligibility requirements.
