The Walter D. McCollum, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Foundation will be an agency dedicated to addressing the needs of youth and job seekers by providing goal directed career management and job search skills that will encourage success in the world of work. This program will be offered as a free community service to youth between 13 and 17 years of age.
Employment Training Philosophy
- We believe that it is essential for job seekers to find a successful job match in order to improve job productivity and satisfaction.
- We believe that life management skills are essential to an individual's well being and commitment to a job.
- We believe that given proven job search techniques and tools, any individual can find employment and a successful job match.
Training Goals and Objectives
Our training program will concentrate on job seeking preparation and the associated skills with the goal of assisting individuals in obtaining unsubsidized employment. Our program curriculum will include the following areas:
- Successful job search preparation
- What Employers are looking for
- First Impressions
- Interviewing Techniques
- Resume Development
- Organizing Job Search Activities
- Employer Expectations: How to keep your job!
