The CYSS HIRED! program provides teens 15-18 years of age with apprenticeship opportunities in various on post facilities (e.g., Bowling Center, Golf Course, Community Club, Outdoor Recreation, Library, Marketing Office, CYS, etc.)
How it works: Four 12-week apprenticeship terms will be offered annually. Apprentices may work two (2) terms per year for three consecutive years. Teens work and participate in workforce-preparation and post secondary-education exploration workshops each term. After successfully completing a term, apprentices receive cash awards through CYS Services.
How to Apply:
1) Teens must complete the following documents Apprenticeship Application
2) Sponsor and teen must both review the Apprenticeship Pre-Assessment
3) Once complete and all documents and required items listed on the
Apprenticeship Criteria are completed and ready to be turned in; contact Hired!
Coordinator Erika Erdely @ 568-9006 or @ bliss.hired@conus.army.mil to
set-up an appointment.
Here are the Hired! Program Term dates for the rest of the year.
Registration for Term 3 & 3B begins April 15th; ends May 15th:
Term 3: May 31st-August 22nd
Term 3B: May 31st-August 22nd (Summer two term option w/ 30 hours per week)
Registration for Term 4 begins August 1st; ends September 1st:
Term 4: September 13th-December 12th
Workforce Preparation Trainings Schedule June-August 2010
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*These classes are required for all HIRED! Apprentices, YOU MUST ATTEND!
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The El Paso Independent School District will host a pre-registration event from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. August 4 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on East Fort Bliss. This event is for new military families arriving to El Paso with new students to the El Paso/Fort Bliss area who will be attending EPISD schools. Needed documents are: birth certificate, report card, withdrawal slip, transcripts from previous school, up-to-date immunization record, special education documentation (IEPs if applicable), proof of residence (housing orders or water/electricity utility bill), and Social Security card. Completing the pre-registration process will enable families to expedite registration at their new home campus.
For additional information on the registration event, please call the School Liaison Office at (915) 569-5064 or e-mail mary.a.avila@us.army.mil.
The Fort Bliss Child Youth and School Services Program will sponsor the Summer Food Services Program beginning June 7 through August 20. Meals will be provided free of charge to all children 1 thru 18 years of age Monday thru Friday at the following sites:
- Main CDC will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 12:30
- Logan CDC will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 1230
- Main SAS will serve breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 and Lunch 11:00 – 12:30
- Middle School & Teen Center will serve Snack 3:00 – 4:00
- Bldg 449 will serve lunch from 10:45 – 1:00 from 2 – 6 August
- Lunch and Fun at Kelly Park every Wednesday. 16 June – 11 Aug Activities 0930 -1100 Lunch from 1100 – 1230.
In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-0410 or call (202) 260-1026, (866)632-9992 (toll free) or (202)401-0216(TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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*CLUBService is the new AmeriCorps educational incentive award for teens and young adults 17-24. There are two awards:
- Full time-$4,725.00 (35hrs per week-one year term; minimum of 1,700hrs)
- Part Time-$2,362.50 (10-20 hrs per week completed within 1-2 yrs; minimum of 900)
*Applicants may only participate in up to 2 terms of CLUBService Applicants must work in paid or unpaid areas of:
- Educational Assistance (power hour, project learn, tutoring, computer assistance, etc)
- Public Safety (SMARTMoves, Smart girls, coaching, peer leader, game room aide, gym/rec. aid, etc)
- Member Development (Professional Development, keystone clubs, torch clubs, bcga clubs, etc)
- HIRED! Teen Apprenticeship Program (teens participating in the hired program can use their hours towards CLUBService)
Program Benefits: Payoff Student loans Money for College Job marketability enhanced by learning new skills
Criteria: U.S Citizen, high school diploma, GED or agrees to obtain one while serving
Term 4: September 13th-December 12th
