2024 Career Newsletter #5
Crafting Future Leaders: Building Career-Ready Students!

🌟 Welcome to 2024: The Year of More! 🌟
Dear Students,
As we step into the vibrant beginnings of 2024, it's with great excitement that we introduce our motto for the year: "The Year of More." This isn't just a phrase; it's a call to action for each one of you to embrace more opportunities, more learning, and more growth.
This year, we're focusing on empowering you with the tools and knowledge you need as you inch closer to the professional world. Here’s what we have lined up:
Job Search Strategies: Learn how to navigate the job market effectively. We'll guide you through finding opportunities that align with your passions and skills.
Resume Building: Your resume is your story in a nutshell. We'll teach you how to craft a resume that stands out, highlighting your unique talents and experiences.
Ace Your Interviews: Interviews can be daunting, but with the right tips and practice, you'll learn to handle them like a pro. We'll provide you with techniques to make a lasting impression.
Academic Focus: Remember, your academics are a key part of your journey. We'll help you understand how your schoolwork ties into your future career and why it matters.
Real-World Connection: We'll be bringing in professionals from various fields to share their experiences and insights, helping you connect classroom learning with real-world application.
As you embark on this exciting year, remember that each step you take is shaping your future. Whether it's learning to craft a resume, practicing for an interview, or excelling in your academics, you're building a foundation for a successful career.
So, let's make 2024 a year of more learning, more growth, and more steps towards your dream career. We believe in you and can't wait to see all that you achieve!
Here's to a fantastic year ahead!
Warm regards,
Valentine Torres Career Liaison Coordinator
Effective July 21, 2021
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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
Now Hiring COMPANY CAR Delivery Drivers in Portage! Cash Daily!
Domino's is Now Hiring COMPANY CAR Delivery Drivers!
Delivery drivers earn CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT* and TIPS!
This is on top of the hourly base pay!
Most of our closing and night time full time drivers are earning approximately $15-18/hour with base pay, tips, and cellphone reimbursement!
Store Remodel Team Associate | Wal Mart
Remodel associates are focused on assisting facilities through the remodel process, including working with the fixture warehouse, dismantling and setting up new fixtures and displays, and cleaning areas that have been remodeled. They also assist customers while maintaining a safe shopping environment. For complete job duties and requirements, see the Job Description.
The hourly wage range for this position is $14.00 to $20.00*
*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
Additional compensation in the form premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Kennel Attendant | Hobart Animal Clinic
Our fast-paced 24-hour emergency clinic is looking to hire a full/part time kennel attendants to our team! We are looking for a kind and attentive individual to fill the position of kennel attendant so that we can ensure the health and happiness of the animals in our care.
If you want to be successful as a kennel attendant, you need to be able to anticipate the needs of animals and provide for their care. In the end, a good kennel attendant will be able to adapt their care to the specific physical, emotional, and behavioral challenges presented by the animals in their charge.
The ideal candidate should possess a flexible schedule, being available to work during various shifts throughout the week, including days, afternoons, and nights from Monday to Saturday. However, they will have Sundays and major holidays off.
The positions available are one full time and one part time both during the day. The standard shift we offer is from 7am to 3/4pm
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Retail Associate | Ross Stores
The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience. The Associate makes eye contact, smiles, and greets all Customers in a courteous and friendly manner, treats fellow Associates with respect, efficiently follows all company best practice standards as outlined in all work centers, maintains a clean work area at all times, and ensures proper merchandise presentation. The Retail Associate is expected to be engaged in these tasks as assigned during all working hours and will be expected to perform a range of functions in all areas of the Store as business needs require. The Associate may be requested to perform additional tasks in specific situations, if performance of these tasks will help achieve our Customer service and operational goals.
Retail Sales | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Store Location: US-IN-Merrillville Overview:
If you're passionate about a great guest experience and true hospitality, this is the role for you! Whether you're helping a guest find the perfect birthday gift or showing off your favorite items from the new collection, you'll make sure every guest feels at home.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will run the roost when it comes to the retail shop - from the cash stand to the product displays and everything in between, you'll keep the shelves stocked while displaying world-class guest service. As a Retail Sales team member, you will have flexible hours (full or part time) and the opportunity for promotion and continued development!
Qualifications:
You will need to be able to stand for long periods, work in a variety of environments, be expected to lift, load and carry up to 40 pounds, and work with hot and cold food items. You must be able to understand and carry out instructions while working effectively with co-workers and managers to please our guests.
Whether you’re exploring a career change, looking for a new job, preparing to graduate, or are currently unemployed, we’ll provide you with the right tools.
Team Member- Starting at $15.00/hr. including Tips* | Steak & Shake
Requires a minimum age of 16
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).
Retail Stocking Associate | Harbor Freight Tools | Merrillville
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- $15 an hour - Part-time
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers, and associates.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Adherence to attendance policy is necessary.
- Ability to intermittently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds, and stand/move for entire shift.
- Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder.
- Physically able and willing to become certified to operate a forklift in accordance with IPP. (Injury, and Illness Prevention Program)
Retail Sales Associate | ALBANESE
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent interpersonal skills – team player
- Hard worker who is a self-starter and proactive
- Must be able to multitask
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Making decisions and problem solving
- Must be detailed oriented
- Must have proficiency in basic math
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours
- No experience is required
Baker | Crumbl Cookies | Merrillville
Encouraged to apply
Crumbl Cookies is hiring immediately for Bakers 18 and older to join their team!
Are you a creative Baker who strives to provide excellent baked items and service in an efficient, professional manner? Then you are what we are looking for.
These bakers will execute and understand recipes, perform quality checks on ingredients and finished products, use icing, glazes, fillings, and other toppings to enhance item presentation, and process orders from customers. Bakers will greet customers, answer questions, clean workstations and equipment, and perform other duties to ensure that customer needs are satisfied, and the bakery is well-stocked and operating smoothly.
To be a successful Baker, an individual should be efficient and friendly with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction. They should be organized, decisive, attentive, and possess a strong understanding of baking techniques.
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Busser- | BJ's Restaurants | Merrillville
Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome
Hiring Immediately
We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret ingredient in crafting memorable moments and delivering the exhilarating brewhouse experience our Guests know us for.
Busser/Service Assistant
We build jobs that advance into lifelong careers. Start crafting yours today.
You give your all to delight our Guests, we serve up the ingredients for you to live your best life.
Restaurant Team Member - Cashier, Server | Noodle's & Co | Crown Point
Pay Range: USD $11.50 - USD $17.00 /Hr.
Noodles & Company is more than fast food – we’re a fast casual restaurant with real ingredients (say goodbye to greasy food and hello to fresh ingredients). We’re hiring immediately for restaurant Team Members to join us in the front of house as a server, cashier, or curbside specialist. At Noodles, our mission is to always nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. Join our amazing team, make new friends, have fun, and develop your career!
We’re so confident that you’ll love our food, we’re offering a free meal following your completed interview (up to $10 value).
Career Attire Needed | Hobart High School | Career Closet
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.
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
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.
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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