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Ready to Work Program

locationUnited States
PublishedPublished: 6/25/2024
Full Time

Title: Ready to Work Program

Salary Range: $12.00/hr

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Maysville Community & Technical College

Department: Ready to Work

Job Summary


The work-study component of Ready to Work provides work opportunities on both on-campus and off-campus through work-study programs. Students in the programs gain work experience while earning extra income that will not reduce their K-TAP benefits. The placement of work-study students with both private and non-profit employers helps prepare them for the workplace by allowing them to gain work experience, job retention skills and earn extra income.

Job Duties:

Types of Jobs:

RTW Program

On-campus: working in student service offices, labs, building maintenance and various other campus departments.
Off-campus: working in local elementary schools, small businesses, non-profit businesses, and various community service positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

RTW Program
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. 

 

Additional Information:


The Ready to Work (RTW) Program serve MCTC students who are receiving Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP) benefits.

Students should contact the Ready to Work Coordinator to determine eligibility.

Paula Lewis @ (606) 783-1538 ext. 66301 (Rowan Campus)

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