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Career Opportunities with Employ Prince George's

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Benefits:
Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Paid time off, and 401(k)

Employ Prince George’s is committed to empowering job seekers with the skills and training necessary to excel in high-demand industries. We collaborate with businesses, community organizations, and workforce partners to strengthen employment opportunities and support economic growth.

Employ Prince George's is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents and supporting the growth of our community.
Position Summary

The Youth Career Connections (YCC), funded by Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation, allocates resources for three entities, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC), and Employ Prince George’s to collaborate to develop, implement and monitor a robust career counseling program. The Youth Career Coach, Youth Career Connections Program (YCC) will implement career counseling programming to assist students in achieving career exploration and determination goals in alignment with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation.

The Youth Career Coach will collaborate with the school-based counseling team on developing a program delivery plan. The Youth Career Coach will work with middle and high school students and partner organizations to deliver individualized career counseling services that include career exploration, mapping their career paths, conducting orientations and information sessions, follow-up services, and connection to supportive services and resources as needed.

The Career Coach, YCC, reports to the Coordinator, Youth Career Connections, and works closely with PGCPS school-based staff, PGCC staff, and staff throughout EPG. This role is exempt without supervisory function.

Roles and Responsibilities

Interaction with Program Participants

Collaborate with the school-based counseling team and other agencies to align and not replicate services and programs offered to students in the school.
Career Coaches will provide direct services to students, either individually or in groups
Youth Career Coach will be responsible for program delivery and outcomes.
Provide Career Services to students to explore, identify, and pursue career pathways that are in-demand in today’s diverse modern economy in accordance with the MOU and The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
Include parents and guardians in targeted career exploration activities to increase their awareness and understanding of career development opportunities and career pathways in Prince George’s County.
Conduct initial customer screenings and interest and aptitude assessments to determine career paths.
Assist participants in choosing an appropriate post-College and Career Readiness (CCR) career pathway based on multiple factors such as self-discovery assessments and student interest.
Link participants with appropriate resources, including self-service platforms, to accomplish career goals.
Maintain regular contact with participants, based on needs and guidelines, and monitor their progress in achieving their career goals.
Provide individual and group coaching and direction to keep participants on track.
Conduct virtual and in-person sessions for students, families, and partner staff to provide…