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Are you a youth 15-18 years wishing for valuable paid work experience? Well, Hired! Program may be the opportunity for you! If you are a student with a GPA of at least 2.0 you may participate in meaningful career exploration opportunities and receive a cash award!

Please contact the Hired! Coordinator for more information and term schedule!
(913) 684-1663, 684-1735 or by email.

Click here for HIRED! upcoming important dates.

Click here to download the application packet.

Click here for a timesheet.

Application packets can be picked up and/or returned to Harrold Youth Center at 45 Biddle Blvd.

Timesheets are to be kept up to date by the apprentice at the placement site and initialed and signed by the mentor. They should be available for review by the Hired! Coordinator at all times.

What the program is...
Hired! is a 12 week apprenticeship program which pairs youth with a mentor to better prepare them with the skills needed for a highly competitive job market. Youth will work 15 hours per week at their designated placement site while also completing 6 trainings in the areas of workforce preparation, secondary education, and financial management. Youth may begin the pre-requisite requirements at 14 years of age, but may not begin the apprenticeship until their 15th birthday. Youth may participate in up to 2 terms per year for 3 consecutive years. hired

The cash awards are as follows:
1st and 2nd term - $500
3rd and 4th term - $625
5th and 6th term - $750

How do I enroll?
Step 1 - Complete and return an application packet to the Hired! Coordinator.
Step 2 - Ensure that all pre-requisites are met and turned in prior to beginning a term.
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Pre-Requisites for Participation

red diamond bullet 6 trainings - In areas of workforce preparation, secondary education, and financial management which utilize curriculums such as Job Ready! Career Launch, CLUB Service; 4-H curricula, such as Workforce Readiness; BGCA's Money Matters, or a comparable curriculum approved by the HIRED! Program Coordinator.

red diamond bullet Citizenship documentation - If a U.S. birth certificate cannot be obtained, then an unexpired U.S. Passport, Immigration and Naturalization Service's Certificate of Citizenship, Department of State Form FS-240, or Alien Resident Receipt Card has been provided.

red diamond bullet Copy of social security card and proof of age - Military I.D. Card, unexpired Passport or Driver's License.

red diamond bullet School documentation - Showing a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

red diamond bullet Background clearance statement - Submitted to the Civilian Personnel Office, building 87, 821 McClellan, Fort Leavenworth.

red diamond bullet Centrally enrolled with Child, Youth and School Services.

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