Future U Informational & Enrollment Session
Future U uses federal grants to assist with educational and career goals. This might include completing a GED, enrolling in an occupational training program, internship, or occupational certificate. We also provide resources and support on career exploration, job search, or career readiness skill development including transportation assistance, supplies, tools, equipment, and more!
To be eligible, young adults ages 16-24 must be out of school AND also meet one of these eligibility characteristics:
- Seeking GED
- Justice Involved
- Foster care history
- Pregnant/Parenting
- Disability – can include ADHD, anxiety, depression, mental health, learning/cognitive disability, physical impairment, or chronic health condition
- Insecure housing/homeless
Hiring Event – The Retail Odyssey Company (In-Person) @ Aurora CentrePoint Plaza
The Retail Odyssey Company is hiring overnight Retail Reset Merchandisers to move products and build store displays. Opportunities are located between Castle Rock and Longmont, and Conifer and Strasburg. We provide industry-leading benefits and perks.
Onsite interviews and job offers!
Hiring Event – TSA (In-Person @ Aurora CentrePoint Plaza)
Join TSA for a brief presentation and get help completing your online application!
Starting Salary: $27.44/hour
General Careers page: https://jobs.tsa.gov/careers-at-tsa
TSO position duties and tips on completing the online application: https://jobs.tsa.gov/security
Benefits page: https://jobs.tsa.gov/benefits
Full-time and part-time job opportunity announcements page: https://jobs.tsa.gov/search/jobs
Technology and Job Search (In-Person) @ Castle Rock
Empower yourself with essential tech skills like ChatGPT and other software tools. Gain an edge in your job search through enhanced resumes, improved interview performance, and a targeted approach aligned with your dream career.
Career Exploration (In-Person) @ Castle Rock
Explore your barriers to employment and explore potential career paths.
Interviewing (In-Person) @ Castle Rock
Congratulations, you were offered an interview opportunity! Now let’s refresh your interviewing knowledge. In this workshop, we will dive into what preparation is required before, during, and after an interview, how to confidently answer tough interview questions, and gain insight into different types of interviews. Whether this is your first interview or your hundredth, the tips you learn in this workshop will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to land that job.
Resumes (In-Person) @ Castle Rock
Are you looking for a new job? Are you hoping to advance your career? You may need to refresh your resume! Our experienced team is here to help guide you through this process. This foundational workshop will provide a framework for creating an effective, targeted resume and give you tips to improve the one you already have. You will learn essential information to help develop a resume that will make you stand out in a competitive job market.
Ageless Career Search (Virtual)
The job search/application process can be challenging and frustrating for any generation. It is easy to feel defeated when you are told you “do not have enough experience” or maybe that you have “too much.” In this workshop, we examine the five generations currently in our workforce, what makes them unique, and how to leverage the strengths of each group.
To attend this workshop please register in Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModOGrpjkiGdYKxB4IrAJFVCl0DMZqV5VC
Interviewing (Virtual)
Congratulations, you were offered an interview opportunity! Now let’s refresh your interviewing knowledge. In this workshop, we will dive into what preparation is required before, during, and after an interview, how to confidently answer tough interview questions, and gain insight into different types of interviews. Whether this is your first interview or your hundredth, the tips you learn in this workshop will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to land that job.
To attend this workshop please register in Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcO6orzIqHNACzlXPVxRRweIjW-h_q3OJ
Salary Negotiations (Virtual)
Negotiation is an important component in increasing your salary earnings when landing a new position, being promoted, or after a performance review. Most employers are willing to negotiate salaries, but most candidates will not attempt it because having that conversation can be uncomfortable. How much is too much to ask for? Can you negotiate things other than salary? This workshop will help provide answers to those tricky negotiation questions and more.
To attend this workshop please register in Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdeqqrj8jE9CLGEfzt6DxREydk3PEczGQ