SUMMARY

Katie worked as a Workforce Development Fellow with South Bronx United. SBU strives to promote educational achievement, health and wellness, and character development through activities on and off the soccer field and to unite a diverse group of individuals and an incredibly diverse community toward common positive goals. There, Katie assisted in executing the very first iteration of the Workforce development program. She supported participants throughout the program by communicating program logistics, contributing to individual and group feedback sessions, and providing guidance for program participants as required. Katie was offered a full-time role with SBU following her fellowship term, where she now serves as their College Success Coordinator.

OVERVIEW

Created a method of tracking completed fellowship coursework (employment skills, customer services, and leadership training).
Assisted with recruiting qualified candidates by participating in community outreach, coordinating and participating in interviews, compiling applicant documents, and coordinating candidate screenings.
Supported participants through the job placement process by assisting with interviews, resumes, and accessing technology
Coordinated the logistics of program-related events
Conducted program observations

IMPACT

Katie worked with 12 participants ages 16-21. This program will continue to grant the same training and experience for future young adults taking on 10-20 new participants every 6-months.