The CYSS HIRED! program provides teens 15-18 years of age with apprenticeship opportunities in various on post facilities (e.g., Bowling Center, Golf Course, Community Club, Outdoor Recreation, Library, Marketing Office, CYS, etc.)
How it works:
Four 12-week apprenticeship terms will be offered annually. Apprentices may work two (2) terms per year for three consecutive years. Teens work and participate in workforce-preparation and post secondary-education exploration workshops each term. After successfully completing a term, apprentices receive cash awards through CYS Services.
How to Apply:
1) Teens must complete the following documents Apprenticeship Application
2) Sponsor and teen must both review the Apprenticeship Pre-Assessment
3) Once complete and all documents and required items listed on the
Apprenticeship Criteria are completed and ready to be turned in; contact Hired!
Coordinator Angie Chavez @ 433-7187 or @ angie.chavez.naf@mail.mil to
set-up an appointment.
Hired! 2012 terms and registration dates
| TERM: |
REGISTRATION OPEN: |
| Winter Term (January 2- March 25) |
November 14-December 15 |
| Spring Term (March 5- May 27) |
January 16-February 22 |
| Summer Term (May 28- August 19) |
April 2-May 14 |
| Fall Term (September 10- December 2) |
July 23-August 29 |
Workforce Preparation Trainings Schedule January - March 2012 (click to view)
Click to view calendar
*These classes are required for all HIRED! Apprentices, YOU MUST ATTEND!
HiredNews
C.A.F.E. (Cultural Awareness for Everyone) is a new program designed to encourage community awareness for all Fort Bliss teens. C.A.F.E. provides teens the opportunity to learn about the culture on - and off - post. Make new friends, explore the sights, taste the food and enjoy the sounds of El Paso. These Saturday tours run from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are open to sixth through 12th graders. Upcoming tour dates include January 28, February 25 and March 31.
To sign up for a tour, call 568-9006 or visit either the YouthPlex at Bldg. 195 Chaffee Road, or Milam Youth Activity Center at Bldg. 10960 Haan Road at East Bliss.
Click here to view the flyer.
