Job Skills / Leadership Development
Embracing leadership development opportunities, whether within local organizations or community initiatives, empowers us to be positive role models for our children. Exploring innovative avenues for career growth not only enhances personal satisfaction but contributes to the overall vitality of our community. Your child can do so through Au Pair or Foreign Exchange programs, armed services, leadership, and job development opportunities.
We can update this list at any time, so if there is any opportunities we did not include please email Sarah to let us know.
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Job Skills / Leadership Development in Greensboro
Guilford County Teenage Republicans
YMCA Achievers-Greensboro
YMCA Leaders Club-Greensboro
Young Democrats of NC- Alamance County
Young Life Alamance County
Young Life Greensboro
Young Republicans of Alamance County
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Job Skills / Leadership Development in High Point
YMCA Achievers-High Point
YMCA Youth and Government
Organization: NC Works Next Gen
Website: ncworks.gov
Addresses: 607 Idol Street, High Point NC 27262
2301 West Meadowview Road, Greensboro NC 27407
Phone: (336) 882-4141 (High Point) & 336-297-9444 (Greensboro)
Description: NCWorks NextGen, powered by Guilford Works, exists to help remove many of the barriers some of our youth experience and start them on the path to career success. Whether you have little/no work experience, are justice involved, a parent, dropout, or are looking for a new career opportunity, our team can provide the tools, training and support you need. We can assist with paid internships, on-the-job training, and WIOA approved training. The goal of our program is to assist young adults with overcoming barriers by way of earning certifications, gaining valuable career readiness training, and substantial work experiences. All services are at no cost to the participant, as this is a WIOA program, so contact us today!
Ready to Get Started: Complete this online interest form: form.jotform.com/220053784276154
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Job Skills / Leadership Development in Winston Salem
Forsyth County Republican Party
Leadership Summer Camps at Camp Hanes
YMCA Black/Latino Achievers
YAMM-Youth Achieving Moral Maturity
YMCA Youth and Government
YMCA Youth Leaders Club
Young Democrats
Young Life – Greater Forsyth County
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Ameri Corps
Global Health Corps
Job Corps
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Armed Services Recruitment in Greensboro
Air Force Recruiting
Greensboro Address: 2917 Battleground Avenue E, Greensboro, NC 27408
Greensboro Phone: 336-282-1293
Burlington Address: 2360 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
Burlington Phone: 336-212-1367
Army National Guard Recruiting
Greensboro Address: 4606, 110 Franklin Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27401
Greensboro Phone: 336-596-4972
Burlington Address: 1935 N Church St, Burlington, NC 27217
US Coast Guard Recruiting
Address:4411 W Gate City Blvd #103, Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: 336-294-6975
Armed Services Recruitment in Winston Salem
Armed Forces Career Center
Address: Located in Hanes Mall, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone Numbers: Army- 336-659-1393; Navy- 336-768-1044; Marine-336-765-9400; Air Force- 336-760-454
Armed Services Recruitment in High Point
Army Recruiting Station
2620 N. Main St., #105, High Point, NC 27265
Phone: (336) 887-4555
Job Opportunities
*We surveyed local teens in the Triad, and the following businesses were listed as favorites. Minimum age requirements are in parenthesis next to each business, however check with each individual place as they may vary from location to location. Some allow workers as young as 14, and all accept those 16+.
~ Jimmy John’s (must be 16 to work in store; age 18 for drivers)
~ Rockin’ Jump (16+) *for both Winston-Salem and Greensboro locations
~ Panera Bread (16+)
~ Best Buy (16+)
~ Target (16+)
~ Chuck E Cheese (16+)
~ Lowes Foods (16+)
~ Harris Teeter (16+)
~ J.Crew (16+)
~ GAP (16+)
~ Starbucks (16+)
~ Lifeguard (Age minimum is 15 or 16 depending on location)
~ Chick-Fil-A (15+)
~ Subway (15+)
~ Publix (15+)
~ McDonald’s (starting age 14 for some locations)
~ AMC Cinema (14+)
~ Baskin Robbins (14+)
~ Ben & Jerry’s (14+)
~ Dairy Queen (14+)
~ Publix (14+)
~ Childcare / Camp Counselor (age minimum depends on location)
Entrepreneurial Opportunities
* Starting a business not only looks great for colleges and future employers, but it can be incredibly rewarding (and sometimes lucrative). Here are some popular entrepreneurial ideas for teens:
~ Babysitting – Click this link for info on Red Cross certification classes
~ Lawn Care
~ Dog Walker
~ Pet Sitter
~ Wash Cars
~ Yard Sale/ Consignment
~ Mother’s Helper
~ Errand runner
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