Youth Interviews

On May 22, 2023, Zion Staff interviewed all the participants. This exposure gave the youth the practice of an interview and placement. We learned about what they like doing and some of the things they are proud of. Everyone was prepared and dressed for success. Many youth displayed leadership and team skills, were very confident, and were respectful to the staff. On this day, we also took their ID picture. Great job parents, for ensuring your youth was prepared for their interview!

Interview tips received at the Parent Orientation event:

Researching the job you are applying for Practice interview questions

Think about what you want to wear to the interview

The first impression is crucial

Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the interview

Acknowledge the interviewer

Give a firm handshake if the interviewer extends a hand Eye contact is essential

Think about your answer before responding, and always give thoughtful answers

Make sure to follow up with the interviewer after the interview.

Training Day - Welcome from Township Supervisor

The program kickoff took place on June 20, 2023, with training. The youth attended various workshops on training day and received their uniform, schedule, and ID. The mentors reviewed the employee handbook with the youth laying out the program's expectations. This activity was the foundation to get them started on the job.

Supervisor Cheri Neal welcomed the youth and talked about opportunities and leadership. She offered to work with them on how they can create opportunities versus focusing on the problems. She offered to spend some time coaching them and offered them the TED book to use as a guide. This offer was open to anyone who wanted to take the opportunity.

Cable Management Project: SWP Youth Marshon, assigned at the Zion-Benton Public Library is taking the key role of cable management that has been desperately needed for many many years at the library. Marshon has been discovering unused and damaged cables, as well as tidying up the cables for a much cleaner workspace area. In the short few weeks he’s been here, he has already cable managed nearly every department in the entire building! Since the beginning, Marshon has always arrived to work with a go-getter attitude and is not afraid to ask questions along the way as a learning opportunity. The library and I are forever grateful for all the hard work he’s done so far for us and the community.