OurPrograms

Summer Career Academy

Mentoring

Internships

Service Learning

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OurPrograms

Summer Career Academy

Mentoring

Internships

Service Learning

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OurPrograms

Summer Career Academy

Mentoring

Internships

Service Learning

 

 

Summer Career Academy

YO:Durham's Summer Career Academy is a 6 week, paid program focusing on developing realistic career plans and learning the behaviors and values needed to realize these plans. The Academy is held at the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Building in Downtown Durham. Workshop presentations are given on:

Leadership Interviews
Personality Inventory Etiquette
Teamwork Decision making
Financial management Computer technology
Personal presentation Healthy lifestyles
Communication skills Workplace diversity
Conflict resolution Creating a resume

Additionally, the Academy includes career related speakers, motivational speakers, and field trips.
The Academy is held at the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance building in downtown Durham.
To volunteer to present or assist at Summer Career Academy, click here.

 

Mentoring

Students are matched with an individual mentor from the community, but are also supported with a mentor team (which consists of 4 students and their mentors).  Volunteers usually commit to mentoring for one program year, serving a minimum of 4 hours per month from September to May.  Our mentors must complete a criminal background check and are trained to:

  • Provide support and guidance
  • Meet regularly with teens for career exploration and social activities
  • Review and encourage academic progress
  • Discuss job related activities
  • Provide a safe environment for dealing with personal issues.

To be a mentor, click here.

 

Internships

Students receive on-the-job training and coaching through 4-10 hour per week paid internship positions that last from September to May. Students are placed according to their interests and the availability of positions. In 2009-2010 we are offering internships in everything from health insurance, engineering, childcare, social services, community organizing, customer service, to office management. A few of the businesses offering internships this year have done so continuously since the launch of YO:Durham in 2007, while many others are just joining us this fall.

If you are interested in offering an internship opportunity to a YO:Durham student at your business or workplace, please email Eric Olson-Getty at intern@yodurham.org.

About Interns

Service Learning

The YO: Durham students participate in many service learning opportunities during their year of opportunity.  These community projects include volunteering for Kids Voting, working in soup kitchens, fundraising for Youth United Habitat for Humanity, and participating in Durham CAN's Youth Action Training and "Help Increase the Peace" workshops. Several graduates have been invited to serve on the Durham City Youth Council.These opportunities expose our students to their local community and encourage them to get involved.

To offer a service learning opportunity, click here.