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THE YOUTH NET
JOB TRAINING FOR BEAVER COUNTY, INC.
Volume 2, Issue 2 Fall 2014
Inside This Issue
Summer Work Sites page 2
Youth at Work page 3
Summer Industry Camps pages 3-4
Construction Camp
Energy, Logistics & Transportation
Gas & Oil Employment Outlook page 5
Education Pays page 6
2014 Grads & Post Secondary pages 6-7
Credential Programs page 7
Employment page 8
Spotlight page 9
Please Contact JTBC for Time & Details
Rick Riley 724.728.2020 x103
09/26: Ambridge H.S. Job and College
Fair
10/02, 10/09 : INTERRUPTED-JTBC
10/15: Beaver HS Career Day
10/23: Annual Re-entry Conference-
CCBC
10/29: Financial Aid Seminar
10/30: CareerLink Annual Job Fair-Mall
Another Busy Summer for JTBC Youth
Construction Camp completes commu-
nity service project in partnership with
Beaver County Senior Gardens.
Residence assistance coordinated with
Providence Health Care Center.
Building maintenance support given to
local high schools and municipalities.
Staffing assistance aligned with Commu-
nity Based Organizations such as Tiger
Pause, Habitat for Humanity, TRAILS, Ty-
ler Youth Center, and the Franklin Cen-
ter.
Clerical support coordinated with Beaver
County Library System.
More information about Summer Employ-
ment Opportunities on page 3.
Never Give Up Hope
Hope is knowing that there are won-
derful possibilities and that miracles
can happen.
Hope is believing that until nothing
is left, something good exists some-
where.
Hope is understanding that change
is possible and that anything can
happen.
Hope is being able to imagine that
something positive can eventually
come out of heartache and pain and
that nothing and no one is hopeless.
Hope gives each of us the courage to
face life’s challenges and the
strength to go on.
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Over 160 Beaver County Youth Benefit from
Summer Employment Opportunities
JTBC presented several avenues to engage youth in workforce development activities dur-
ing this past summer. Activities ranged from outdoor community service projects and
building ground maintenance to indoor office work. Funding came from several grants,
including Workforce Investment Act, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Beaver
County Children and Youth Independent Living Program, and Southwest Corner Workforce
Investment Area. Industry Partnerships supported the work experiences and career
camps. Through these opportunities youth gain a better understanding of employer ex-
pectations such as punctuality, completing tasks, teamwork, and following directions.
Learning these valuable “soft skills” will help shape their future work career.
JTBC Board of Directors rec-
ognized eQuip Bookstore,
Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa as
the 2014 Youth Employer of
the Year at its July 2014
meeting held at Seven Oaks.
When asked what advice
eQuip owner Dr. Daniel Rossi-
Keen had for youth seeking
employment, “I always stress
the fact that a job needs to
be viewed as more that just a
place to earn money”.
Youth Employer
of the Year
JTBC thanks the many businesses, community
based organizations, schools, municipalities that
provided Beaver County youth - our future work-
force - with work experience opportunities.
Aliquippa
eQuip Bookstore
Franklin Center
Aliquippa Boro
Aliquippa Fire and Police Depts.
Aliquippa HS Summer Food
Program
BF Jones Library
Tyler Youth Center Junak’s Auto
ROOTS
Uncommon Grounds
Ambridge
Friends of Old Economy
Baden/Conway
Prevention Network
Beaver County Emergency
Beaver
Beaver Super
Beaver Area Memorial Library
Housing Authority of BC
Hookstown
South Side HS
Beaver Falls
Falls City Lumber
TRAILS
Tiger Pause
Carnegie Library
Habitat for Humanity
Aquatic Gardens
Providence Care Center
Industry
Western Beaver HS
Ellwood City
Riverside HS
Midland
The Center
Faith Temple Church
Monaca
CCBC
Robison’s Auto Body
CareerLink
Marshalls
New Brighton
Foodland
Rochester
Rochester Boro Main
Rochester Library
Erik’s Auto Service
Vanport
Riverside Auto
Fallston
Brady’s Run Animal Clinic
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Paid Work Experience
June 16th marked the beginning of JTBC’s Summer
Work Experience Program with 148 youth working
at 41 different work sites spread throughout Beaver
County. In addition, JTBC has entered into partner-
ship with Housing Authority of Beaver County to pro-
vide a mobile summer youth work experience crew.
The crew, under the supervision of a JTBC spon-
sored Crew Leader, traveled to a number of public
housing sites to conduct routine groundskeeping.
Sites included: Linmar Aliquippa, Crestview Econ-
omy, Pleasantview Harmony, Midcrest Midland,
and Morado Dwellings Beaver Falls. Youth in a
paid work experience earned minimum wage
($7.25/hour) and worked an average of 30 hours/
week. Over $68,000 in total youth wages sup-
ported Beaver County’s local economy.
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Building Trades Industry Career Camp
JTBC partnered with the Beaver County Career & Technology Center (BCCTC) and the Bea-
ver County Office on Aging to conduct a 2 week Youth Building and Construction Camp that
began on June 16th. Eight students working under the direction of BCCTC Instructor Steve
Beck received instruction on tool usage, plan development, and safety tips for building
compost bins that were donated to the Beaver County Senior Gardens. This has been an
ongoing 4 year summer partnership completing projects such as a pavilion, picnic table/
benches, and garden sheds.
During the first week, activities take place at the BCCTC giving students the opportunity to
complete basic construction work and have a first hand look at training options presented
by the BCCTC. During the second week, campers completed their
project on site at the Senior Gardens and participated in field
trips to the Western PA Laborers’ Training Center, Saxonburg and
New Castle School of Trades, New Castle. A big thank you goes
out to Laborers Local 833 for donating supplies used in the con-
struction of the compost bins.
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Transportation and Logis-
tics Companies and Mu-
seums Visited
BC Transit Authority
PGT Trucking
Montgomery Locks and
Dam
Air Heritage Museum
A tanker going through the locks at Mont-
gomery Locks and Dam in Monaca.
Youth explore the many different aircraft
while at the Air Heritage Museum.
Beaver County youth, ages 14-16, attended JTBC’s Energy and Transportation/Logistics Camp from
June 30 through July 18. The students had the opportunity to visit many local businesses to learn
about the career opportunities in the energy and transportation fields. Students were able to use the
truck simulator at PGT Trucking, watch a tanker go through the lock system at Montgomery Locks and
Dam, and see how the new buses operate at Beaver County Transit Authority.
ENERGY, LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION CAMP
BCTA TERMINAL VISIT
Heinz History Center
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Transportation and Logistics Jobs with Bright Outlooks (Growing/ Emerging Occupations)
Occupation: Education Needed:
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants High School Diploma/ On-The-Job Training
Automotive Master Mechanics Vocational School/ On-The-Job Training
Bus Drivers, School or Special Client High School Diploma/ On-The-Job Training
Freight Forwarders Vocational School or Associate’s Degree/ On-The-Job
Training
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers High School Diploma/ On-The-Job Training
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers High School Diploma/ On-The-Job Training
Logistics Analysts Bachelor’s Degree/ On-The-Job Training
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Op-
erators High School Diploma/ On-The-Job Training
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks High School Diploma/ On-The-Job Training
Supply Chain Managers Bachelor’s Degree/ On-The-Job Training
Transportation Planners Bachelor’s Degree/ On-The-Job Training
Positions in gas drilling industry that
require less than a 4-year degree
% of work-
force
General Labor 20%
Heavy Equipment Operators 17%
Commercial driver’s license and off-
road licenses 10%
Total % of gas drilling workforce 47%
Marcellus Occupations
Mining & Geological Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Geoscientists
Geological & Petroleum Technicians
Supervisors/Managers- Construction and Extraction
Workers
Rotary Drill Operators
Service Unit Operators
Roustabouts
Petroleum Pump Systems Operators, Refinery Operators
and Gaugers
Wellhead Pumpers
Drilling a single well requires 400
people working in nearly 150 occupations.
Source: Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas
Association (PIOGA)
Nearly half of the jobs required for natural gas drilling in
the Marcellus Shale footprint do not require a two or four
year degree.
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Connecting the Dots…. JTBC is actively participating in the
Beaver County Energy Advanced Manufacturing Partnership to
“connect the dots between education and business” for pre-
paring future workforce to meet industry needs specific to en-
ergy and advanced manufacturing industry sectors. A website,
www.energypartnership.com was created to be utilized as a
learning resource. The Beaver County Chamber of Commerce
hosts the website and acts as fiscal agent for the partnership.
Other partners include: CCBC, BVIU, Franklin Center, Junior
Achievement, C3Controls, Range Resources, Catalyst Connec-
tions and JTBC. Page 5
JTBC partners with Adult Literacy Action Penn State to help individuals lacking a high
school diploma gain a GED credential. For more information contact JTBC at www.jtbc.org.
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Education Pays!
The latest US Bureau of Statistics Report entitled Unemployment Rate and Earnings by
Educational Attainment (2013) indicates the unemployment rate drops for every additional
level of education attained. Workers without a high school diploma or general education
development (GED) had the highest unemployment rate (11%) compared with 7.5% for indi-
viduals with high school diplomas.
Unemployment rate and earnings by educational attainment, 2013
We wish the Class of 2014 continued success in their future!
JTBC In School Youth Program gaining a High School Diploma credential:
Quainere Adamson—Jade Anderson—Andrew Barker—Brenee Barnett—Katelyn Barnhart—
Sierra Barrett—Tyrrelle Blakley—Ella Bose—Devon Butler—Michael Butler—Kymeisha Clark—
Deven Cochran—Kendra Coleman—Carly Corradi—Elijah Cottril—Chris Courinas—Carly Cox—
Kelvin Davidson—Sidney Farmer—Lindsey Fetchak—Ragene Gilbert—Niere Hairston—Armani
Harper—Bradley Haworth—Michael Hick—Marquis Jenkins—Luke Johnson—Shalyssa Josey—
Brandon Leport—Cody Lipinski—David Lipinski—Taren Lumley—Leonard Mabin—Lena
McGurk—Shawn McNail—Myesha Milliner—Walter Moakley—Taquasha Moore—Dennis More-
land—Frazier Moreland—Shane Murphy—Keith Olden—Randy Palombo—Venessa Pasquale—
David Perminter—Taylin Phillips—Mahogany Pope—Suliciti Price—Nicole Sampson—Tatyana
Schofield—Frank Singleton—Austin Smith—Shawnika Smith—Brian Tress—Jack Troutman—
Prince Tyler—Jonathan Waltrowski—Adam Yandel
Lena McGurk : “JTBC gave me work experience that
helped open up more career opportunities for me”. Page 6
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Employment Skills = Getting, Keeping and Doing Well on a Job!
60+ Beaver County Employers recognize Work Certified Credential
Work Certified was developed by employers to gain the best possible job candidates. The
curriculum ensures all graduates have a comprehensive knowledge of the hard and soft
skills valued by employers. Topics addressed include business math, reading comprehen-
sion, general business knowledge, as well as, team building and work ethics.
If you are interested in attending a class or for more information, contact the JTBC Youth
Department.
JTBC Wishes the Very Best to the Following Youth
Who are Attending Post Secondary Schools and Military Service
Community
College of
Beaver County Tyrrelle Blakely
Kendra Coleman
Andrew Dupree
Lindsey Fetchak
Marquis Jenkins
US Navy Malik Hardin
Edinboro University Jessica Feaster
Youngstown State University Tatyana Schofield
Penn State University Ella Bose
Slippery Rock University Coy Dickey
Duquesne University Keith Hutchins
National Retail Federation Credential
Customer Service: The Success of a Business
is in Direct Correlation to Excellent Customer Service
A 2013 study completed by research group - Rainmaking Thinking— reports that Genera-
tion Z (born in the decade 1990—1999) are often lacking in key interpersonal/
employability skills. While clearly tech savvy, able to connect at any time to data via smart
phones, many youth from Generation Z face challenges when having to directly communi-
cate face to face with customers.
National Retail Federation (NRF) classes offer a common set of skills and knowledge that
establishes clear performance expectations from the employer which provide more knowl-
edgeable hires. Contact JTBC to sign up for the next class.
Congrats to the following NRF Certification Recipients Trevor Barker Bradley Shoop
Gregory D’Itia Malik Stewart
Jonathan Conley Keith Hutchins
Ryan Scobie Libby Klevenhagen
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Job Search Assistance
Preparing the necessary job search tools
including a resume, cover letter, and refer-
ence list can be difficult. In addition to
these tools, a successful job search re-
quires the ability to create a job search
strategy, develop job leads through network-
ing, and communicate your qualifications to
an employer during an interview.
JTBC provides instruction and staff assis-
tance to help you successfully find a job!
More information at www.jtbc.org.
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Recently Employed
JTBC Out of School Youth
Jon Conley at K-Mart
Isiah Griffin at Junak’s
Adam Yandel at Hillbilly Grub Shack
Hassan Thompson at Walmart
Leonard Mabin at Foodland
Ramone Brown at Eat N Park
Kaaliyah Osleen at Marshall’s
Eugene Gilbert at Wendy’s
John Hart at Odessey Communications
Rany Polumbo at Eat N Park
Brian Tress at Beaver Super
Greg D’Itri at Pittsburgh Commissary
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What an Employer Wants in a New Hire
Top 10 Tips on How to Get the Job
IDENTIFY YOUR MARKETABLE SKILLS—Identify the skills you have that employers want, such as being reliable, accepting and
handling responsibility, managing time well, and being honest and dependable.
DETERMINE YOUR CAREER GOALS—Compare your skills with those abilities needed for the jobs you want. Are they a good
match? What other skills or experience do you need?
DRESS PROFESSIONALLY—Dress professionally-not like you are going out on a date. Be neat and well groomed; wear clean,
pressed clothes and polished shoes.
AVOID EXCESS IN YOUR APPEARANCE—Anything to an excess-too much jewelry or make-up, t-shirts with inappropriate sayings,
clothing that is too tight or worn too low-distracts mightily from what’s important: you, your skills, and your experience;
TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE—Before you meet someone at a job fair, while networking or for an interview, turn off and put
away your cellular phone, pager, MP3 or CD player. Get rid of gum or cigarettes. Through your appearance and behavior,
show that you are focused on the job opportunity.
BRING ALL YOUR VITAL DATA WITH YOU—Bring with you all the information you’ll need to complete a job application. This in-
formation includes: names and addresses of previous employers and dates of your employment; work permit, Social Security
card and driver’s license; names and contact information for your references. Alert your references that you are job-hunting
so they will be ready for a call from a potential employer;
ENSURE YOU ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY—Be on time for an interview and be courteous to everyone you meet at a place of
business or a job fair. You never know who can influence a hiring decision;
HANDSHAKE AND EYE CONTACT ARE PARAMOUNT—Develop a firm handshake, and maintain eye contact with people as you
talk with them;
HONESTY MATTERS! - Be honest about your work experience and your skills. Don’t exaggerate! Be prepared to give examples
of how you successfully demonstrated your skills at past jobs. Never bad-mouth a former employer or co-workers—it’s a small
world and your potential employer may know them. And talking down about a former employer shows poor judgment on your
part as well as other negatives about you; and
BE ENTHUSIASTIC! - Show interest and enthusiasm to the potential employer about the job you’re discussing. Do your home-
work on the business and its products and services. Research its website and brochures, and examine newspaper articles
about the organization. Talk to people who work for the company or one like it.
New JTBC Staff Member
Youth Case Manager, Adam Klevenhagen
After working for the past 8 months in a temporary capacity, as a Youth Mentor, Adam
Klevenhagen has been hired by JTBC for a full time permanent
position as Youth Case Manager. Adam is a recent graduate of
Geneva College with a background in working with youth.
How long have you been at JTBC? 8 Months
How did you decide your career path? My major in college was
Student Ministries and while searching for a position in the
church I was offered an opportunity to work with young people
from the CYS Independent Living Program. This career keeps me
involved with youth and allows me to work with them towards their
personal and career goals.
What are your job duties as CYS Independent Living Case Man-
ager? Serving as a mentor for the youth in this program, meeting with them, helping
them with GED, work experiences and supportive services.
What is your favorite part of your job? One on one interaction with the youth and the time
I get to spend with them.
To youth what is one “tip” you’d like to share for them to be successful? The tragedy in
the lives of youth is that they are far better than they imagine themselves to be and, as a
result, end up being much less than they might be.
JTBC Partners with High School Transition Coordinators
Ms. Gayle Marshall, Western Beaver Transition Coordinator
Gayle Marshall has worked at Western Beaver High School since
1992 as a learning support teacher. In 2000, she became Western
Beaver’s first Transition Coordinator. As a Transition Coordinator, Ms.
Marshal works with students, ages 14 through graduation, to help
them plan and explore future education, employment and independ-
ent living options. Working with a variety of agencies, including JTBC,
Ms. Marshall arranges educational and work experience opportunities
for a number of Western Beaver students. Ms. Marshall loves what
she does and finds it extremely rewarding when her students stop by
years later to let her know what they are doing.
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Job Training for Beaver County, Inc.
Pathway to Your Future
724.728.2020
Rick Riley, Program Manager, ext. 103
Nicole Coe, Youth Case Manager, ext. 111
Adam Klevenhagen, Youth Case Manager, ext. 114
Scott Paxton, Work Activities Case Manager, ext. 128
724.728.4860
Vickie Kramer, Youth Coordinator, ext. 209
Our staff is here to assist eligible youth, ages 14-21, who need help
with preparing a resume, honing interview skills, finishing school,
deciding on a career, providing information to post-secondary
training, and finding a job. Please contact us TODAY!
277 Beaver Valley Mall
Monaca, Pa 15061
Phone:
724.728.2020
Fax: 724.728.2074
www.jtbc.org
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities