Thinking Ahead

Thinking Ahead

Minimum wage jobs provide spending money for foster youth, but too many get stuck in these dead-end jobs after they age out. Charlene gives advice on how youth can use internships, volunteer opportunities, and paid jobs to acquire higher-paying skills. [read more]

     
 

Young and Hungry

It takes a lot of sweat and hustling, but Joseph lands a job as a freelance film editor. [read more]

Young and Hungry
     
  It Takes Work to Get Work

It Takes Work to Get Work

Daniel interviews adult experts on the best ways for teens to find work. Their best advice is to make contacts through family and friends, and to walk the streets and speak to store owners. They also give advice on selling yourself and being persistent. [read more]

     
 

Train to Gain

Marissa doesn't like school but isn't old enough to take her GED. So she decides to enter the Job Corps, where she'll learn a profession and get paid at the same time. [read more]

Train to Gain
       
  Getting My First Job Was a Pain in the Butt! Getting My First Job Was a Pain in the Butt!

Looking for her first job, Danielle suffers through difficult interviews and the vulnerability of having no experience. She gives advice to teens on conducting themselves professionally and maintaining a positive attitude despite rejection. [read more]
       
 

You’re Fired!

Christine has made every possible mistake in the work place. [read more]

You're Fired!