How did GSJH begin?
For teenagers eager to work in the summer of 1981, the prospects were not very good.
Colorado's unemployment rate hit 5.3% in June of that year, translating to almost 82,000
young people with pretty slim chances of finding a summer job. In response, the Governor's
Summer Job Hunt (GSJH) was created.
GSJH was established to guide Colorado's youth in matching their skills with employment opportunities.
Where is GSJH now?
Continuing with the original goals in mind, GSJH has assisted several hundred thousand youth statewide since 1981.
Workforce Boulder County has contributed to the success of GSJH by exhibiting a consistent yearly increase in the number of Boulder County youth sewed. This has been achieved by enhancing program services, employer awareness, and relationships with other Boulder County youth organizations.
What does GSJH provide?
A no cost job referral service for youth ages 14 - 21.
This service includes a one-on-one assessment of an individuals personal needs, interests, work experience, transferable skills, and employment goals. Based on this information, personalized advice is given in regards to labor laws, pursuing an employer, and other related job search skills. Finally, appropriate job referrals with employer contact information is provided to the individual.
The Resume Building, Job Search Skills, and Interviewing Skills workshops provide valuable job seeking tools. By effectively pursuing an employer, an individual has the advantage of obtaining premium employment. Thus, the individual can aquire a higher wage.
The Soft Skills workshop provides valuable job keeping tools. This workshop explores expected workplace behaviors and attitudes.
Contact Information:
WfBC GSJH - Boulder - (303) 441 - 3985 Ext. 235 or Ext. 220
WfBC GSJH - Longmont - (303) 651 - 1510 Ext. 162
- An applicant pool for employers
Boulder County employers interested in hiring youth ages 14 - 21 simply need to complete a WfBC job order form and return it to the GSJH staff. Screened GSJH applicants will be referred to the employer. The employer then has the opportunity to interview and hire these referred applicants.
Contact GSJH staff for job order form: (303) 441 - 3985 Ext. 235 or Ext. 220
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