Hospitality and Tourism! Arconic Foundation Internships for Young Adults

Name: Hospitality and Tourism! Arconic Foundation Internships for Young Adults
Start: 2024-10-01T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Blount County Public Library

Schedule

Tue Oct 01 2024 at 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Blount County Public Library | Maryville, TN

Are you between the ages 17-30 and uncertain of your career direction? Are you interested in learning what the field of hospitality and tourism is about? Join us for a paid summer internship program to explore these careers and earn to learn!
When: October 1 - November 15, 2024
Where: Blount County Public Library and participating hospitality and tourism companies
Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2024
Complete the application online linked here: https://forms.gle/r4RemsT7BYEAGoa69
You will be contacted by phone to schedule an interview.
Classes begin October 1 at the Blount County Public Library.
For more information, contact:
Jackie Taylor
(865) 680-7668
[email protected]
Funded by the Arconic Foundation, the Internship Program for Young Adults consists of three paid components:
* 15 4-hour days of Workforce Readiness Training
* 100 hours of hands-on experience interning with a Blount County hospitality or tourism company.
* Three half-days of Follow-up and Graduation.
Participants must complete all three components.
What You Do:
* Actively participate in 15 (4-hour) days of workforce readiness training
* Work 100 paid hours with a local company
* Earn 3 paid half-days of follow up and graduation
What You Gain:
* Technology and transferable skills that will help you succeed in any career
* Hands-on experience with a local hospitality or tourism company
* A certificate of program completion
* Competitive resumes, reference lists, and job interview skills
Schedule
October 1 - 18: 3 weeks of Soft Skills Training (60 hours) at the Blount County Public Library’s Learning Lab.
Classes are held from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. During this time participants will receive training in skills needed to obtain and maintain a job in the hospitality and tourism industry. Participants will also tour local companies and hospitality programs at colleges.
October 21 - November 6: 100 hours of hands-on experience interning with a Blount County hospitality or tourism company.
Participants will gain hands-on job experience, learning industry processes. (Each participant submits his/her top internship location choices and assignments are made with participants in order to find the best fit possible.).
November 13-15: 3 half-days (12 hours total) of Follow-up, Career Readiness, and Graduation
Participants then return to class for career follow up and preparation, and graduation.
Graduation: November 15, 2024