Are you still looking for an
internship or a summer job? Did all
those well-intentioned summer plans fall through at the very last minute? Or do you want a little part time work to
supplement other plans for the summer?
If so, “Youth Jobs+, a
series of job posting links found on the White House website, might offer a possible
solution or point you in the direction of employers still looking for a little
help this summer.
Building off the successful Summer Jobs+ program, the White
House brought together businesses, nonprofits and government agencies in a
project designed to develop pathways to employment for youth. Specifically targeted to “low-income and
disconnected” youth, the project basically supports any student in search of
a job or internship opportunity.
And it’s easy to use. Positions are
found by selecting one of several links to job posting sites including CareerRookie.com, Internships.com, Monster.com, and Youth.jobs. Although many of the positions listed require
at least one year of college, a substantial number are seeking high school
students. Some are paid and some are
volunteer internships. And each site has
different search requirements—some you may need to register for.
In addition, job opportunities may
be found on the Summer Jobs+
page, which for some reason is still listed as a BETA version of the Department
of Labor job bank. The jobs are there,
so use it. Note that you can filter your
search by keyword, city or state.
Be aware that summer jobs and
internships go quickly, and you may have to check back frequently to get the
jump on new listings. It's all a little "hit or miss."
At the end of the day, networking
through personal contacts is probably the best way to find a summer job,
especially for high school students. But if you’ve exhausted your immediate
network, try Youth
Jobs+. And get your resume ready!
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