Let’s face it, interviewing is never fun for anybody, even if you’ve had a billion jobs and are now an expert at it. Interviews can bring a nervous feeling that is sometimes so unbearable that you just don’t want to interview at all! But life is about stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring …
During the Rise with Courage week of learning, celebration, and community, Jobs for Youth hosted a screening of the award-winning film Unlikely and a panel conversation with national and local changemakers in higher education. The “Equity in Higher Education: The Bay Area and Beyond” film and panel events investigated America’s college dropout crisis, highlighted innovative solutions around …
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This year’s Scholars have demonstrated incredible resilience. County Manager Mike Callagy, 2021 Rise with Courage Scholar Celebration Master of Ceremonies On May 20, we gathered in community with our Scholars, their families, our donors, and our partners to celebrate the 2021 Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholars. The “Rise with Courage” virtual celebration was full …
Have questions about the Equity in Higher Education: The Bay Area and Beyond event? The following information may be helpful. Where can I purchase a ticket? Visit https://tinyurl.com/unlikelyfilm to purchase your ticket. I’m a student. Can I get a free ticket? Yes! If you are currently a student and you live in San Mateo County, you can receive a …
In this Soft Skill Spotlight series, we’ve been talking about stress and how best to manage it—for work and life. In our previous post on this topic, we explored how to identify stress, even when its symptoms are elusive. But what if you’ve recognized that you’re stressed and have tried some of the tips, but …
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In today’s climate of uncertainty, fear, and constant change, there is one thing that gives us hope: the fundamental truth that when we join together, we have the ability to make the world a better place. That’s why, this coming Tuesday, December 1, we are proud to be participating in Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday’s messages of …
Sometimes we know it immediately: our minds race, our bodies tense up, and it takes all our energy to keep from screaming in frustration. But a lot of the time the signs of stress are easier to miss.
This will be a morning filled with inspiration and gratitude. County Manager Mike Callagy, 2020 JFY Virtual Celebration Master of Ceremonies On August 19, we learned about the aspirations, accomplishments, and all-around greatness of the 2020 Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholars at our “Be Bold. Be Brave. Be You.” Virtual Scholar Celebration. We learned …
The concept of “resilience” has been popular for a while now. We’re told that it’s important, that it can help us through challenging experiences. We’re told that if we have it or its cousin “grit,” we’ll be able to overcome anything, everything. But is this really true? And aren’t we just being told to toughen up?
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