Job Hunting

Self-esteem

Peer Pressure

Future Goals and Aspirations

Job Hunting

Summer Jobs
Internships
“Shadowing”
Volunteering
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Summer Jobs

Looking for a summer job can sometimes be tough. There are many places that you can look though. There are web site links included in this section that may provide some help as well as some ideas for summer employment.

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Internships

A great way to get your feet wet in a particular field is participate in an internship. An internship allows you to gain valuable experience in a particular field. Unfortunately, most internship positions are not paid but you won’t regret the experience you will gain.

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“Shadowing”

Aren’t quite sure if you know what you would like to do for a future career? You may sometimes think ‘Why do I have to learn this?’ while sitting in math class. Shadowing gives young people the opportunity to view the world and observe how classroom learning is translated in the working world. In addition, many professions sound good on paper, but some people find out they don’t like a particular job after they have invested a lot of time and money into it.

Many professionals, such as government officials, nurses, television news anchors, and veterinarians, offer a “shadowing” program where they allow you to follow them around for the day to see what their job really entails.

For more information about job shadowing, talk to your school guidance counselor. To learn more about “shadowing” opportunities at the UConn Health Center, contact Human Resources at 860-679-2523.

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Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to discover and develop your interests in a certain area. Many organizations depend heavily on their volunteers to help them succeed. In addition to the inner feeling of satisfaction one often receives from this experience, volunteering also looks great on a job or college application.

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For More Information

Quintessential Careers
A great site for teens of all ages to job search. Also provides help with resume and interviewing skills and tips for teens.

Just for Teens, Students, and Grads
Provides links to several sites catering to teens and young adults

Studentjobs.gov
Provides special opportunities for high school students and young adults in the federal government.

UConn Health Center Department of Volunteer Services
Phone: 860-679-2381

Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
Northwestern Connecticut area health education center’s health career program for grades K-12. The mission of AHEC is to develop awareness of, and interest and skills in, health careers for youth from ethnic and racial backgrounds that are underrepresented in the health professions.

Pathways to the World of Work for Young Adults
Connecticut Department of Labor
This web site provides helpful information and resources for teens surrounding career/college exploration, job applications, self-assessments, resume writing and interviewing.

Volunteer Match
This site is great for locating places to volunteer in your community. Just enter your zip code to obtain a list.

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