Ready to Work
About The Position
The Ready to Work (RTW) Program serves pre-college, college, and post-college students who are receiving Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP) benefits. The program offers paid work experience on and off campus, counseling, advising, mentoring, referrals to community resources, job references and referrals, and job readiness, life skills, and academic success seminars. The work-study component provides work opportunities on-campus and off-campus through work-study programs. Students gain work experience while earning extra income that will not reduce their K-TAP benefits. Placements with private and non-profit employers help prepare students for the workplace by allowing them to gain work experience, job retention skills, and earn extra income.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in school.
- Must receive K-TAP benefits.
- Must contact the Ready to Work Coordinator to determine eligibility prior to applying.
- State and national pre-employment background checks are required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Working in student service offices, labs, and various other campus departments (on-campus).
- Working in local elementary schools, small businesses, non-profit businesses, and various community service positions (off-campus).
- All work assignments are aimed at the student's area of study for on the job experience.
Benefits
- Paid work experience on and off campus
- Counseling, advising, and mentoring
- Referrals to community resources
- Job references and referrals
- Job readiness, life skills, and academic success seminars
- Extra income that will not reduce K-TAP benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
