Student Employment Opportunities

• Hire the Future
  Hire The Future seeks high school students who are looking for gainful employment. Requirements include: Student must be at least 16 years of age; a current GPA of 2.0 or better; less than 10% absenteeism and tardiness during the school year; be in good standing with the school; and recommended for the program by a faculty member or school counselor. All students must provide a copy of their birth certificate, social security card, school or other picture ID, and an updated resume. Contact Carol Packard, HTF Coordinator at 312.793.1287 or email her at Carol.Packard@Illinois.gov.
• CTA
  Do you know anyone who is looking for a part-time job? CTA is hiring 400 part-time bus drivers. The salary is $17.46 per hour with increases up to $26.86 per hour. Get the application at www.transitchicago.com. Spread the word!!!
• FAA Hiring Notice
  If you have or know kids between the ages of 18-31 with a high school diploma. The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. We all have kids and know kids in the right age group (under 31) and with some effort they could reach a salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years!!! You need only a high school diploma to apply and a credit is given for a college on the exam. They need to go to http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffice_controllers/ for details and to fill out the application immediately (even if they don't know if they'd want to attend immediately), it's the federal government and it may take them months to call. The key is to APPLY NOW!!! There will be a lot of retirements coming up rather quickly and they need to line up training to accommodate these openings. It's my understanding that the FAA rarely has an open application such as this and that the jobs are coveted. The person who shared this has a 28 year old daughter who is well into 6 figures and has plenty of time for travel/recreation and has started an other career on the side. This is a great opportunity and it should be noted that choosing a site like Anchorage or Indianapolis to train is a likely acceptance into the training program, after which you can transfer anywhere in the country that has a tower. I hope you pass this information on to family, friends, etc.
• Summer Camp Counselor
  The Adler Planetarium is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to assist Senior Camp Staff and instructors to operate summer camp programs. The space camps will run between June 23 and August 7, 2008. Counselors will work between 24-35 hours a week. Duties and Responsibilities: work with summer camp instructors and volunteers to implement a successful camp schedule; help children between the ages of 5 and 14 to enjoy and to learn science; assist the summer camp instructor in the safety and behavior of children during indoor and outdoor activities; help campers complete fund, educational activities, encourage campers to participate in activities and provide individualized attention to campers who need help; assist in camp drop-off and pick-up procedure by greeting parents and campers, checking-in and checking-out campers, and playing games with campers while they wait; assist in the set up and break down of all camp materials and activities. Education and Experience: must be at least 16 years old and in high school or a graduate of high school; must have experience working with children or camp groups; must have a strong interest in astronomy, Earth science or education, and a desire to learn more. For Girl's Technology Camp applicants must be comfortable working on a computer, learning new programs, assisting other in learning new programs. To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to: Marguerite E. Dawson, Director of Human Resources at hr-summercamp@adlerplanetarium.org or call her at 312.322.0591
• Emergency Communications
  Oak Lawn Emergency Communications is now hiring Emergency Telecommunicators. Oak Lawn Central is a newly renovated, mu lit-jurisdictional 9-1-1 dispatch center located in Oak Lawn, IL. They receive 9-1-1 calls and dispatch police, fire, and emergency medical calls. Duties involve answering 9-1-1 calls, transmitting vital information to emergency personnel via the radio, relaying information via a computer-aided dispatch terminal, monitoring fire and burglar alarms, and answering administrative and non-emergency lines. Applicants must meet the following: minimum age of 18; education and experience equivalent to a high school degree; ability to speak clear articulate English; full range of hearing in both ears; type accurately with a speed of at least 35 wpm; must not have tested for this position with the Village of Oak Lawn within one year of date of submission of this application. The position supports a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation and application must have the desire and ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays. Desirable qualifications: previous experience in public-safety dispatching; multi-line telephone equipment, fast paced, computerized customer service experience; flexibility, split ear and multi-tasking are paramount. Current starting salary is $41,172.00 annually with advancement potential to $63,792.00 after 3 years. Complete fringe benefits package. 4 day on/2 day off rotation! Applicants must successfully pass a keystroke/typing test, applicant testing, job simulation exercises, oral interview board, as well as an extensive background investigation, criminal history check, psychological evaluation, physical exam, and drug test. #35.00 non-refundable application fee due with resume. Resumes and $35.00 application fee must be submitted to the HR Department: Village of Oak Lawn HR Dept., 9446 South Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Check payable to: Village of Oak Lawn. You must indicate on a cover letter that you are applying for the position of Emergency Telecommunicator.
• State Farm Internship Program
  State Farm's goal is to recruit a diverse group of top talent at various colleges and universities within the United States . We offer interns challenging and meaningful work that allows them to demonstrate their abilities, apply the knowledge they've acquired through college courses, and be evaluated for future employment opportunities. Learn More at URL=http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/statefarm_internship.html
• PBS Internships and Jobs
  PBS offers employment opportunities in a variety of disciplines including communications, engineering, accounting, information technology, creative services, development, programming, interactive services and many other areas. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/pbs_internships.html
• Student Job Opportunities At The IRS
  As the largest accounting firm in the United States , the IRS offers invaluable career opportunities in the world of finance for students like you, and for professionals of all levels. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/irs_jobs.html
  

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