Empowering Teens & Young Adults with Paid Internships through CareerSource Capital Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2023
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Teens & Young Adults Invited to READY2LEAP April 13th
Paid Internships With Local Employers Offered Through CareerSource Capital Region
Tallahassee, Fla. – CareerSource Capital Region invites local youth (ages 16 – 24) who are not enrolled in high school or college and have low household income to its READY2LEAP event. Through LEAP, eligible youth have paid internship opportunities with employers who are eager to help them find an exciting career. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with no job experience!
READY2LEAP
Thursday, April 13, 2023
12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM
(Priority given to individuals arriving between 12:00 Noon and 2:00 PM)
CareerSource Capital Region
2601 Blair Stone Road
Building C, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Event Registration Link – https://bit.ly/Ready2Leap_April13
READY2LEAP will feature eligibility determinations, available paid internships and career advisor assistance as well as a chance to win Amazon gift cards! Eligibility documentation will be required.
Featured paid internships will include those with the following employers:
- B-EZ Graphics
- Care Point
- CareerSource Capital Region
- Dots Academy
- IHeart Radio
- Legends Hospitality
- Reach One Sports
- ReThink Energy
- Sheffields
- The Kearney Center
By participating in the LEAP program, young adults gain:
- Real-world work experience
- Improved interpersonal communication skills
- Career choice advice and educational guidance
- Mentors & role models
- Connections for future career opportunities
- Resume building for future jobs or school applications
- Interview practice
“We are excited to offer the Capital Region this exciting and valuable service the ‘Learn Earn and Advance Program (LEAP)’, that can help change the lives of our youth and young adults for the better!” said John Hershey, Managing Director at CareerSource Capital Region. “The opportunity to gain new skills and earn an income from some of the best employers in the region, through paid internships, can make all the difference in getting that first career opportunity. Not only that, youth and young adults get support from a team of professionals throughout the process! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, so register and attend the READY2LEAP event!”
Hear from a past LEAP participant Makalya Brooker who gained help from CareerSource Capital Region at this link: Watch Here
Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming events and career solutions available for young adult career seekers:
Facebook: CareerSource Capital Region
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/careersourcecapitalregion
Twitter: @CareerSourceCR
Instagram: @careersourcecr
TikTok: @careersourcecr
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About CareerSource Capital Region
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Solutions for career seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, and labor market information. Solutions for employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and career seekers are matched through the Employ Florida system. Most solutions are provided at no cost. This initiative was supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $6,036,884 with 0% financed from non-governmental sources. Programs funded through CareerSource Capital Region are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network. Learn more at www.careersourcecapitalregion.com.