Have you ever heard of the term portfolio? There are many different types of portfolios—creative, professional, and more! A portfolio is essentially a selection of one’s work that has been compiled over a period of time and used for assessing performance and progress. Think of a portfolio as a scrapbook of your career journey. As …
Interviews can be stressful and nerve-racking! Even if you are prepared and have done your research on the company that you’re interviewing for, the interview can still seem stressful. However, did you know that there is an easy way to help you feel more confident before your interview? The answer is…STRIKE A POWER POSE! 😊 Social …
*Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation is iconic and an all-time favorite, but this is unfortunately not the ideal way to network. Remember that it’s important to be an active listener! (Though we can appreciate how ingenious Ron was for using the swivel chair to his advantage.) Networking. It’s a term that you may start to …
“What if every youth in San Mateo County received the support they needed to succeed in their careers?” This inspiring idea proposed by Daly City Mayor Al Teglia has led to the creation of Jobs for Youth and the mission to empower our youth as they embark on their professional journeys. Mayor Al Teglia has left behind an amazing …
Jobs for Youth 2022 Highlights: 40th Celebration Read More »
In 2021, the pandemic continued to impact the world on many levels and JFY continued to provide virtual workshops throughout San Mateo County. This year, school attendance was at an all time low. We served 1778 students in 118 workshops throughout San Mateo County. We saw the struggle that students, families, educators, schools, community-based organizations …
In March 2020, the Covid-19 Pandemic changed our lives on so many levels. Jobs for Youth coordinated resources through an online San Mateo County Resource Hub and pivoted to virtual workshops to support youth, their families, schools and community-based organizations. The focus was creating a safe space to lean in with curiosity to learn skills …
2019 JFY Highlights… In 2019, Jobs for Youth served over 2517 youth in 131 workshops and 14 community events throughout San Mateo County. JFY created a Soft Skills for Success Workshop and Workbook to focus on the importance of soft skills in the professional and personal lives of young adults. Both the Landing the Job …
As mentioned in our previous throwback Thursday post, JFY moved from Human Services Agency under the leadership of Human Services Agency Director Iliana Rodriguez to Human Resource Department under the leadership of HR Director Donna Vaillancourt. On July 2018, HR Director Donna Vaillancourt retired and Rocio Kiryczun became the new HR Director. In this new …
Jobs for Youth 2018 Highlights – 1st Year in Human Resources Read More »
2017 JFY Highlights in SMC Human Services Agency… In 2017, Jobs for Youth celebrated the Taking Steps to Success Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza. Former State Assemblymember Gene Mullin served as Master of Ceremony and San Mateo County Board of Supervisor President Don Horsley served as the Honorary Chairman. Leslie Lowe and Jenny …
In 2016, JFY celebrated the 34th Annual Fundraising Breakfast “Our Youth Our Future” at the Foster City Crown Plaza and 197 guests at attendance. Former Assemblymember Gene Mullin presented the Mary Paskevich Memorial Award to Hal Kataoka and Julie Mooney. San Mateo County Board of Supervisor Tissier presented the special Business Recognition Awards to City …
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