Theme: The Job Search & Mock Interviews

Students will be guided through the process of searching for employment opportunities and completing a job application.

Students will have an opportunity to participate in role play activities of real-life job interview scenarios. Students will be taught how to prepare for an interview. Students will receive tips on appearance, manners, and follow-up.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Theme: Financial Workshop

The Educational Federal Credit Union (EdFed) is the financial partner working with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to process payroll for the Summer Youth Internship Program. You are required to open an account with EdFed to process your paycheck.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Theme: Resume Workshop

Students will be guided in the creation of a professional resume.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Theme: Internship Training – Cohort 2

Students will be introduced to internships as a form of work-based learning. Students will evaluate the benefits of gaining real world experience and learning workplace skills. Students will be taught the value of building social capital.

Students will use the Florida Ready to Work courseware to learn workplace competencies employers want.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Theme: Internship Training – Cohort 1

Students will be introduced to internships as a form of work-based learning. Students will evaluate the benefits of gaining real world experience and learning workplace skills. Students will be taught the value of building social capital.

Students will use the Florida Ready to Work courseware to learn workplace competencies employers want.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker:

Students will be guided through a systematic process to identify rewarding careers. This process will help students to assess career options, analyze internal and external factors, and set career goals.

Guest Speaker:

Students will identify key factors attributed to success.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Theme: Mentoring

Attention high school students!

You are invited to kick off 2024 with an hour of

Motivation Guest Speakers Career Prep

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Facilitator: Dr. Caroline Raffington

Parent Forum

Facilitator: Dr. Caroline Raffington

Open House

Facilitator: Dr. Caroline Raffington

Open House - Introduction and Orientation

Guest Speaker:

Theme: Mock Interviews (virtual)

Guest Speaker:

Practice your interview skills with a career professional. Bring your resume, turn on your camera, wear business attire.

Send us an email and a copy of your resume, if you would like to participate in the Mock Interviews on April 17.

RSVP to youthcareerinstitute@gmail.com

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker:

Students will have an opportunity to participate in role play activities of real-life job interview scenarios. Students will be taught how to prepare for an interview. Students will receive tips on appearance, manners, and follow-up.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker:

Students will be guided through the process of searching for employment opportunities and completing a job application. Students will be taught how to organize materials such as resume, cover letter, and recommendation. Students will also be taught how to complete and submit an online application.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker:

Students will be guided in the creation of a digital career portfolio including a resume, cover letter, thank you letter, references/recommendations, honors, awards, and certifications. Students will also create an elevator pitch and a LinkedIn Profile (must be 16 years old). The Career Portfolio Presentation is part of the final assessment for Career Readiness Certification.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker: Betsy Taube, CPCC, CPRW

Job Market Solutions

Students will be guided in the creation of a digital career portfolio including a resume, cover letter, thank you letter, references/recommendations, honors, awards, and certifications. Students will also create an elevator pitch and a LinkedIn Profile (must be 16 years old). The Career Portfolio Presentation is part of the final assessment for Career Readiness Certification.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker: Ms. Tricia Patrick, Arts Administrator and Teaching Artist

Students will be taught the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities. Students will explore time management, structure, habits, boundaries, and support systems as strategies to manage stress and promote wellness.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker: Rose Hedgemond, President

Licensed Protocol & Etiquette Officer

Avenues of Excellence Finishing School

As students prepare to explore careers through work-based learning opportunities in the form of internships, it is important to assess the workplace competencies employers want. We will review the top hard skills and soft skills most desired by employers.

Students will learn about business etiquette from an experienced and licensed professional.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker: Ms. Genesis Barraza,

Senior Development Manager

American Cancer Society| Southeast Region

Most careers require some type of training or post-secondary education. Whether you choose to attend a four-year university, community college, or technical college, make a plan that will match your career goals. Think about the time, cost, and future workforce demands.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker: Mr. Vincent Dawkins

Director, Office of Communications & Community Engagement

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Students will be introduced to internships as a form of work-based learning. Students will evaluate the benefits of gaining real world experience and learning workplace skills. Students will be taught the value of building social capital.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Nora Morales

Miami-Dade Public Library System

Students will be introduced to resources that are essential to career exploration. Students will be guided through a systematic process to identify rewarding careers. This process will help students to assess career options, analyze internal and external factors, and set career goals.

Guest Speaker: Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee,

District 9, Miami Dade County

Students will be guided in identifying key factors attributed to success.

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.

Theme: Mentoring

Guest Speaker: Ms. Symeria T. Hudson,

President & CEO, United Way Miami

Attention high school students!

You are invited to kick off 2023 with an hour of

Music Guest Speakers Career Prep Prizes

Earn 3 service hours. Registration is required.