Ready to Work
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Location
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Salary
$14 / HOUR
Quick overview
The role involves on-campus work in student service offices, labs, and various departments, as well as off-campus work in local elementary schools, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. All work assignments are designed to provide on-the-job experience related to the student's area of study.
Requirements summary
To be eligible for the Ready to Work Program, students must be currently enrolled in school and receiving Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP) benefits. A condition of employment requires passing state and national pre-employment background checks as mandated by Kentucky State Law.
Job description
Title: Ready to Work
Salary Range
$14.00 per hour
Contract Term Length: Not Applicable
Standard Hours
20 - 30
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
College: Southcentral KY Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Southcentral Kentucky CTC
Department: Ready to Work (RTW)
Job Summary
The Ready to Work (RTW) Program serves pre-college, college, and post-college students who are receiving Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP) benefits.
Job Duties
On-campus
- working in student service offices, labs, and various other campus departments.
- Off-campus: working in local elementary schools, small businesses, non-profit businesses, and various community service positions. All work assignments are aimed at the student's area of study for on the job experience.
The programs can help with
- Paid work experience on and off campus
- Counseling, advising, and mentoring
- Referrals to community resources
- Job references and referrals
- Job readiness, life skills, and academic success seminars
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for the Ready to Work Program, students must be enrolled in school and receive K-TAP benefits.
Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Skills Requested
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf]
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.