1st STEP Student

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), in conjunction with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352 has up to 11 openings available in 1st STEP (School to Training & Employment Program), located in Lansing, MI. This program offers a paid work experience, skilled trade/professional learning opportunity, and valuable experience/contacts with one of Mid-Michigan's premier employers. Participants will have the opportunity to learn valuable workplace safety principles under direct mentorship. Opportunities are available in various fields including Safety Technician Helper, Power Plant Helper, AMI Helper, Supply Chain Helper, PED Helper, Maintenance Mechanic Helper, Water Production Helper, Customer Service Helper, and IT Helper.

Requirements

• Must be in a senior in High School status at the start of the program, January 2027.
• Must be drug free (pre-employment drug testing is mandatory).
• Must pass multi-stage screening process.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be at least 17 years old by January 1, 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

• A resume is optional but encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Be available to work 3 hours each weekday, January-May 2027.
• Participate in a multi-stage screening process.
• Learn valuable workplace safety principles under direct mentorship.
• Assist in various roles such as Safety Technician Helper, Power Plant Helper, AMI Helper, Supply Chain Helper, PED Helper, Maintenance Mechanic Helper, Water Production Helper, Customer Service Helper, and IT Helper.

Benefits

• $2,000 scholarship to a college / university in the state of Michigan for completing the program.
• Paid work experience.
• Skilled trade/professional learning opportunity.
• Valuable experience/contacts with one of Mid-Michigan's premier employers.
• Opportunity to learn valuable workplace safety principles under direct mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED