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2023 Career Newsletter #1

Crafting Future Leaders: Building Career-Ready Students!

2023 CareerNewsletter #1Crafting Future Leaders: Building Career-Ready Students!
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From the Desk of Valentine Torres

Welcome to the 2023-2024 edition of our career newsletter! Our aim is to unveil the abundance of opportunities awaiting our students, allowing them to acquire valuable skills while also earning a substantial income.

Embarking on the journey of a Teen-First-Job experience is an exciting step, and it all begins with determining the right time for your teenager to dive into their first job. Some teenagers might feel a sense of eagerness before they are truly prepared for employment (sometimes, they just haven't realized it yet). Conversely, there are instances where parents are ready for their teens to take on their inaugural job, but their teens have different aspirations.

We're here to guide and support our students and parents throughout this exciting process. If you happen to be aware of any employers seeking to hire students, please share that information with us at vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us. Let's embark on this journey together, unlocking numerous avenues for growth and achievement!


At Hobart High School we strive to have our Brickies college and career-ready too. This newsletter will be released monthly highlighting career opportunities available to our students.

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Substitute Custodial Engineers for students age 16 and up


The School City of Hobart is opening up applications for substitute custodial engineers for students age 16 and up. Positions may be available at other school buildings if you do not have transportation and want to work closer to home.

To apply, please pick up an application in the Guidance Office.

Interviews will be held during Power Hour at HHS. We will collect applications and do a group interview as needed.

Thank you!
Mrs. Adams

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Porter | Paul Heuring Ford | Hobart

Positions open for a porter at Paul Heuring Ford.

"Also known as Auto Porters, car porters work at automotive dealerships where they are responsible for moving and parking cars. Their duties include keeping track of vehicle locations on the lot, cleaning cars, and ensuring a tidy lot. Managers may also assign Car Porters additional tasks."


To apply enter during working hours to complete a paper application.

Gary Moss

Business Manager

Paul Heuring Ford
219-942-2143
www.heuringford.com

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Medical Assistant | Midwest Express | Crown Point

Our ideal candidate has a commitment to service and quality, can effectively maintain relationships with patients and medical staff, and can perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced often stressful environment. Must be punctual, hard-worker, self-motivated, and reliable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Phlebotomy/Drawing Labs/Blood/Culture processing
  • Performing EKG's
  • Preparing the exam room for the patient for procedures
  • Administering IM medications as directed by the provider
  • Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
  • Triaging patients - taking patients vital and obtaining medical history
  • Eager to learn new skills
  • All staff cleans the clinic after each shift


Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in data entry/typing.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Type a minimum of 50 wpm.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Bilingual skills a plus.

APPLY HERE

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Part Time Employment Opportunities | Mike Anderson Chevorlet

Duties are assigned based on the needs of the company.


*The management team is very flexible with high school student schedules including those who play sports*


Contact:

Derrick L. Hence

Inventory Manager


Mike Anderson Chevrolet

1550 E 61st Ave

Merrillville, IN 46410


BAC 216843

D.C. 11-584

Ally PDN #27409

Branch #154


219-947-4151 Main

219-576-6161 Direct

derrick.hence@mikeandersonchevy.com

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Host/Hostess | Red Robin | Merrillville

As a Team Member at Red Robin, you will enjoy:

  • EXCELLENT Opportunities to grow with us - over 40% of our Managers were hourly Team Members
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Referral bonuses for bringing new members to our team
  • Eligible for 401(k) retirement plan (if qualified)
  • 50% discount on Red Robin food and 25% for your family


We do hire Host / Hostesses who are at least 17 years of age

APPLY HERE

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Pizza Maker/Cashier | Marco's Pizza

Are you looking for a fun and upbeat work environment where you can be a part of a great team and culture? Our Pizza Makers create our delicious hand tossed pizzas using the freshest ingredients. We reward hard work with competitive compensation and advancement opportunities. 85% of our senior leadership started as a team member making pizzas and serving customers. You can grow with the company too!

APPLY HERE

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Host/Cashier | Cappo's Casual Dining | Portage

Host/cashier needed, job duties include greeting and seating customers, cashing out customers, helping servers whenever needed. Rolling silverware and basic cleaning.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Physical setting:

  • Casual dining restaurant
  • Fast casual restaurant

Work Location: In person

APPLY HERE

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Cashier | Chick-fil-A | Merrillville

At Chick-fil-A, the team member role is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity. Team members gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving a great product in a friendly and fun environment. Chick-fil-A is an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds. We are looking for both full-time and part-time team members. Team members must be available a variety of weekdays and on both Friday and Saturday. We are looking for hard-working, team-oriented, friendly and honest people. Perks of being a Chick-fil-A Team Member include flexible hours, competitive pay and a positive atmosphere


APPLY HERE

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Customer Service Rep | Domino's | Portage

Customer Service Rep Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB
You got game? You got spring in your step? You want the best job in the world! And schedules that work with you, not against you? That's right, we live to beat the rush and make it possible to make, bake or take pizzas during the hungry hours of the day and night, part or full time. You'll have plenty of time left over for school, hanging with your friends, or whatever. Sound good? Even if you just need a second job for some extra cash, Domino's is the perfect place for you.
We are searching for qualified customer service reps with personality and people skills. We're growing so fast it's hard to keep up, and that means Domino's has lots of ways for you to grow (if that's what you want), perhaps to management, perhaps beyond. Whether it's your hobby, main-gig, or supplemental job, drop us a line. We're bound to have just the thing for you.


APPLY HERE

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Line Cook | Quaker Steak & Lube

Quaker Steak & Lube is now hiring for the following positions:

* Line Cook

While experience is preferred, it is not required! We will train the right candidate!

As a member of the QSL team, you'll receive:

* Weekly Pay

* Competitive Wages

* Meal Discounts - On and off the clock!

* Paid Vacation Time

* Employee Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

* Flexible Scheduling - To help you balance other life commitments

* 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

* Advancement Opportunities

* A FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT!

APPLY HERE

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Host - Ricochet Tacos | Crown Point

Opened in 2017, Ricochet offers a menu of creative, thoughtfully delivered food with a complex flavor profile, all wrapped in an unassuming taco. Our menu features fresh, high-quality ingredients. The attention to detail extends the menu, from house smoked meats, salsas, hot sauces, to a specialized offering of unique craft cocktails featuring high-quality spirits, and much more. Ricochet currently has two locations - Valparaiso and Crown Point.


APPLY HERE

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Cashier / Host / Attendant | Golden Corral | Merrillville

Entering and leaving Golden Corral are two of the most critical moments in the guest’s experience because lasting impressions are formed during these moments. The Cashier / Host’s interactions with our guests and these impressions ultimately dictate whether the guest will return.


APPLY HERE

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Server | Golden Corral | Merrillville

The main responsibility of the Server is “Making Pleasurable Dining Affordable.” Fulfilling Golden Corral’s mission statement requires a positive attitude and ongoing professionalism. Hospitality is the most important part of the Server’s responsibilities. The keys to success for a Server include a clean, neat appearance, positive attitude, and courtesy.


APPLY HERE

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Team Member- Starting at $13.00/hr. including Tips* | Steak & Shake

STEAK N SHAKE IS HIRING TEAM MEMBERS looking to MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We have exciting times ahead! What we sell is an experience. We are looking for passionate people with a fun-loving attitude who provide a hospitable service. We offer flexible schedules on day shift and night shift. We are determined to be the employer of choice, placing employees first. We seek to be the maximum wage employer. We offer various stations to choose from (grill, drive thru, milkshakes, sandwich assembly).

APPLY HERE

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Retail Sales Associate | Old Navy | Merrillville

About the Role

In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform, inspire and outfit the customer. You will offer information to the customer on current merchandise assortment, store promotions and events, and execute operational processes effectively and efficiently. Your goal is to bring our brand to life for our customers while building brand loyalty and delivering with productivity.

What You'll Do

  • All associates are expected to become experts of the brand's selling behaviors, leveraging these behaviors with every customer who walks through our doors and allowing us to provide a premium customer experience.
  • Acknowledge and assist customers; locate merchandise efficiently using various methods; answer questions quickly and accurately
  • Offer style and outfit suggestions to the customer, utilizing mannequins and displays for inspiration
  • Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs
  • Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
  • Support sales floor, fitting room, check out, and back of house processes, as required
  • Courteous and responsive to internal/external request
  • Exchange and verifies job related information to provide support

APPLY HERE

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Store Support Teammate | Buckle | Southlake Mall

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLY HERE

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Mobile Associate | Retail Sales | T-Mobile

Job Overview
Mobile Associates (MA) work as a member of a Retail Team of Experts to bring the T-Mobile brand to life. They're brand ambassadors who build energy and excitement around our products and services. They are passionate about the connected world and thrive in a fast-paced environment, where technology innovations, customer needs, and the Retail experience are continuously evolving. They immerse themselves in significant connections with our customers, and their ability to build new and deepen existing relationships is unmatched across the wireless industry. They continuously work to build expertise in uncovering our customers' needs and have a passion to educate, demonstrate and recommend device and service solutions. This role is a learning role, where new associates are working with their team and proactively building skills and proficiencies, in preparation for the next level up as a Mobile Expert. As a Mobile Associate, you will be required to successfully complete new employee training.


APPLY HERE

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Sales Associate | BoxLunch & Hot Topic | Southlake Mall

Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. As a Hot Topic Sales Associate, you'll be a huge part of our success by providing the best customer service, ensuring that fellow fans can get their hands on the merch they love. You'll share your fandom knowledge, stock and replenish products, and help merchandise the store in a visually appealing way, all while being hyper-focused on the in-store experience.

APPLY HERE

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Sales Associate / Key Sales / Seasonal Opportunities - Banter by Piercing Pagoda - Southlake Mall

SEASONAL POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE Banter by Piercing Pagoda is looking for dynamic, driven and creative individuals to join our team. Are you ready to use your business and sales skills to begin a financially rewarding career? If you are the type of person that enjoys working with the best of the best and celebrating the successes of a strong team, then you should apply to Banter by Piercing Pagoda. Make the decision to build your career with a company that thrives on an outstanding customer experience, intense and continuous training and being able to make a difference in our customer's and employee's lives. If you have the drive and passion to succeed, apply with us today!


APPLY HERE

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Freelance Fragrance Specialist L'Oreal Luxe | Merrillville

Key Responsibilities:

  • Connect with clients and determine their needs.
  • Create a luxury experience with brand-specific selling behavior (including product demonstration.)
  • Empower the client by teaching them how to use their products.
  • Achieve sales objectives by engaging clients in Fragrance.
  • Attract new fragrance customers.
  • Express a passion for fragrance.
  • Inspire clients with expertise on fragrance trends and product.
  • Attend seasonal fragrance training seminars and/or digital learning modules
  • Work closely with Fragrance National Event team.
  • Display exceptional, client-centric selling skills with a drive for results with integrity.



Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school degree or the equivalent
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, possibly including nights, weekends and/or holidays (dependent on business staffing needs.)

Hourly rates for this position range from $15-$25 hourly depending on location and experience.


APPLY HERE

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Key Holder | SHOE SHOW INC | Southlake Mall

Keyholder Position is responsible to assist Store Manager in daily operations of a shoe store in order to maintain daily operational company standards.

-Retail experience with management/supervisory skills preferred.

-Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and strong dedication to excellent customer service.

-Must be available various hours, including nights and weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

APPLY HERE

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Career Attire Needed | Hobart High School | Career Closet

The Business Professionals of America is a club at Hobart High School. We are looking for career attire to assist our students with job interviews. If you have gently used career clothes at home, please consider donating directly to Mrs. Valentine Torres | Business Teacher

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Next Level Jobs

Next Level Jobs provides Hoosiers with free state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries. Next Level Jobs also provides Indiana employers with reimbursements up to $50,000 to train their employees in these high-growth fields.


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We Build NWI

We Build Northwest Indiana was created as a resource for individuals interested in career opportunities within the construction and maintenance industry. Some career opportunities may require a college degree while most require a comprehensive training and education program known as apprenticeship. Successful applicants generally possess three common attributes:

  • They have a strong work ethic
  • They are responsible
  • They are dedicated to being the best


https://www.webuildnwi.com/
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Indiana Plan

The Indiana Plan's mission is to address and correct the problem of low minority participation in the union-building trades. To do this, we offer comprehensive services for both the signatory contractors who work with us to find recruits and also for the minority and women workers we help train and find jobs in the union construction industry in Indiana.


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Ivy Tech Community College's Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP) helps high school graduates earn an associate degree in just 11 months and prepares them to transfer to a four-year college to earn their bachelor's degree. Coursework is spread over five eight-week terms, and classes are held from 9 a.m.

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MRS. VALENTINE TORRES, MBA

Career Liaison Coordinator | Business Department | Dual Credit Instructor | Hobart High School | Hobart University | Business Professionals of America | Communications Director TEDxHobartHighSchool

Ext. 8027

Email: vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinetorres/
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, Indiana, USA
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @coachvtorres

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