Saturday, June 25, 2011
10:00 am until 4:00 pm
BOYS & GIRLS Club
2400 N. Opportunity Drive(21st and Opportunity Drive)
Transportation will be. The list below are designated pick up locations:
8:30 am Colvin Community Center in Plain View area (parking lot
8:45 am Douglas and Grove (H&R parking across from East High School)
8:50 am Urban League (Parking lot at 9th and Grove)
9:00 am 13th and Gove (Family Dollar Parking Lot – South side)
9:10 am North High School (Parking lot across from school on 13th and Rochester)
9:20 am 21st and Waco (Family Dollar parking lot )
9:30 am 17th and Wabash (Mc Adams baseball field parking lot on 17th Street)
9:40 am 17th and Volutsia (Northeast Magnets parking lot on 17th Street)
9:50 am 21st and Oliver ( In front of Mid K Beauty Supply)
To Boys & Girls Club on 2400 N. Opportunity Drive at 10:00 am
To pre-register and more information go to CLUB LAUNCH on FACEBOOK, call the BOYS & GIRLS Club at (316) 201-1890 ex.106 or 124, or email rsweeney@begreatwichita.org
The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas to hold Red Carpet Event for teens seeking career orientation
Wichita, Kan. – The Red Carpet Event is the first of a five part training series sponsored by the Club Launch program for teens and young adults seeking basic job readiness, career counseling and employment.
Club Launch’s Red Carpet Event will take place Saturday, June 25 from 10am to 4pm at the Boys & Girls Club, 2400 N. Opportunity Drive. The event will offer teens and young adults between the ages of 14-24 the opportunity to enhance their knowledge about the workforce and attaining success. This event is FREE and lunch will be provided.
Topics to be covered during the event include: effective interview skills, customer service, how to dress for success, job safety and labor laws.
“We are here to lend support as each participant moves into the next phase of his/her life, whether it is completing high school, getting a GED, or preparing for college or technical school,” said Renee Sweeney, Director of Operations of the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Students who complete the training program will receive a Job Ready Certificate of Completion and will be offered the opportunity to interview with at least two local businesses.
Transportation for the event will be provided by Party Express. Please check the Club Launch Facebook page or email rsweeney@begreatwichita.org for specific times and locations. Students are encouraged to dress business casual.
For more information contact Renee Sweeney at 316-201-1890 or Rsweeney@begreatwichita.org
