Gateway to Opportunity (G2O) Summer Program Offers Paid Positions for Emerging Professionals and Youth
The Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) and Healthy Acadia are seeking both emerging professionals (aged 19-24) and high school students (aged 16-18) for their Gateway to Opportunity (G2O) summer program.
The Gateway to Opportunity Program (G2O) connects low-income young people (both in-school and out-of-school) with paid, work-based learning projects during the summer. These projects help youth participants develop the 21st Century Skills required for success in their future careers. The G2O program is a new approach to work-based learning that was developed by the Cutler Institute’s Youth & Community Engagement (YCE) team at the University of Southern Maine in partnership with local stakeholders and based on national best practices for youth employability. As the lead partner in the G2O initiative, MYAN is actively exploring new partnerships with Maine-based businesses, non-profits, and community organizations to expand this initiative statewide.
Learn more about the program at https://www.myan.org/programming/g2o/.
Opportunities for Emerging Professionals
Team Leader positions are available for those seeking to gain valuable leadership experience while engaging with local communities. Leaders will partner with Healthy Acadia to guide high school students in designing and implementing community projects, supporting their career readiness and workforce development. The program offers a competitive hourly rate of $17.50 and runs from June to August 2023. Positions are available to students from Princeton to Eastport and surrounding areas. The project will be focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles through outdoor spaces and recreational activities.
Opportunities for High School Students
Participants aged 16-18 will work in teams on community projects, gaining valuable work experience and receiving job and leadership training. The program provides a unique opportunity to develop skills, explore career paths, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Application period opening soon! For more information visit https://www.myan.org/spend-your-summer-with-g2o/.