City accepting application for teen job shadow program

The City of Redmond is hosting a Teen Job Shadow program July 7-18 for any student who will be 16 or older by March 20.

The City of Redmond is hosting a Teen Job Shadow program July 7-18 for any student who will be 16 or older by March 20.

Students must reside and/or attend school in Redmond. Employers in the program include Quantum Technology, Mitchell Engineering Inc., Redmond-Fall City Animal Hospital, Advantage Physical Therapy and more.

The program will allow students to get first-hand insight and training on careers of interest, learn resume, cover letter and interview skills as well as leadership and communication skills. There are also networking and reference possibilities for students.

The actual job shadow portion is 20 hours long and through collaboration with their employers, students can create a flexible program that works around both of their schedules.

For an application visit redmond.gov/teens online or the Redmond High School Career Center, Old Fire House Teen Center or Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center or contact Casey McLellan at csmclellan@redmond.gov or (208) 703-5221.