Preparing Tracy's Youth to Thrive
Background
The Hire Me First initially began through the TIEP (Tracy Industry Education Partnership) which was started in 1995 to motivate and provide comprehensive training for all 11th and 12th grade students to provide a competitive work force. The Hire Me First Program is continuing to develop and implement programs in Tracy schools such as: Interview workshops, career exploration workshop, work ethic workshops, internships and Hire Me First Certifications.
Through these school-to-career programs, students:
- Develop employment communication skills and work ethic
- Expand their career horizons through job exploration
- Experience real-time academic and/or vocational training and internships
Hire Me First has continued an open dialogue between employers and educators on coordinating related curriculum to universal employment requirements. School administrators, teachers, parents, business leaders and employees are working together to integrate school-based and work-based learning through programs. A goal is to implement this training and hands-on experience in the middle and elementary schools as well.
The Certificate Program is a two year program designed to provide students with tangible proof of specific demonstrated competencies through their own efforts to prepare for employment. Examples of some requirements include on-time class attendance, computer literacy, oral and written communications skills, job shadowing and internship and Total Quality Management activities.
Job Shadowing
The Job Shadowing Program provides students with hands-on job-site visits relaying fundamental knowledge of the job tasks. This integration of learning experiences involving students with employers encourages students to make more informed decisions about career choices. It also provides motivation through the learning process.
Contact Information
For more information on the Hire Me First program visit the website at www.hiremefirst.org or contact the Program Coordinator, Alyssa Mupo at hiremefirst@tracychamber.org at 209-835-2131
Partners of the Hire Me First Program
Business Sponsors of the Hire Me First Program
The Hire Me First Program is currently seeking Business Sponsorships for the 2018-2019 School Year! If your business is interested in supporting local youth through the Hire Me First Program please see our sponsorship request here! HMF Sponsorship
Community Job Fair
The Hire Me First Program is excited to announce our first community Job Fair to be held on Monday May 20th 2019 from 3 – 7 PM at the Tracy Community Center (950 East St. Tracy CA).
Space is currently available for businesses who are interested in participating to promote their employment opportunities to Hire Me First Students and the community as a whole. Should you choose to participate in this event you will be provided with a table and two chairs as well as dinner. We ask that you please provide information regarding your company, the positions you have available, and information on how to apply for those positions.
The Hire Me First Program and the Tracy Chamber of Commerce will be advertising this event and your company will be highlighted as participating in this effort to provide employment opportunities in our community. Space is limited and only the first 20 employers will be accepted. For more information please see the Job Fair Application above or call (209) 835-2131.
Your support and participation are greatly appreciated!