Teen Job Help

05/28/2026

One workplace skill that doesn’t get talked about enough for teens? 🧐

🌟 Understanding timelines & communicating them clearly. 🌟

This summer, many teens are entering jobs for the very first time. And one of the biggest causes of stress at work is simple miscommunication.

A manager may assign a task, thinking it will be completed today…while the teen thinks it’s something to work on “eventually.”

Teens should be asking questions like:

➡️ “When would you like this done?”
➡️ “What should I prioritize first?”

As well as taking the initiative to step up & own the timeline by saying things like:

➡️ “I can have this completed by tomorrow afternoon.”
➡️ "I'll give you an update before the end of my shift."

These small conversations help build trust with employers & reduce confusion for everyone involved.

Good communication & accountability are workplace superpowers! And employers absolutely notice teens who communicate clearly. 💙

Stay Well. Be Kind.

05/22/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026! 🫶🏻

Stay Well. Be Kind.

05/19/2026

One of our FAVORITE texts to receive. ❤️

Today, one of our FIFTEEN year olds texted … “I got the job!!”

And honestly, that excitement never gets old.

Then shortly after, we also received a message from the employer after thanking him for giving this teen an opportunity. His response? He said he “knows she will be good cause we referred her”!!

That meant more than we can even explain.

Because the truth is, finding jobs for 15-year-olds has become REALLY difficult. Many employers have stepped away from hiring younger teens due to work permit requirements, scheduling limitations, transportation concerns, maturity concerns & more.

But THIS is exactly why Teen Job Help started.

Years ago, I watched firsthand how hard it was for younger teens to even get an opportunity. Not because they weren’t capable… but because they simply needed someone willing to guide them, prepare them & believe in them.

So seeing the excitement from this teen AND the trust from an employer in the very same day was such a meaningful reminder of why we do what we do.

It’s validation not just for me personally, but for the work Teen Job Help is doing every single day to help teens become prepared, professional & ready for the workplace.

And we’re just getting started.

This fall, Teen Job Help will be launching a new FREE training workshop focused specifically on helping 15-year-olds become more job-ready & employer-ready before they even start applying. More details coming soon!

To every younger teen out there: don’t give up! The right opportunity IS out there!💙

Stay Well. Be Kind.

05/03/2026

TJH is proud to stand alongside the Kane County Health Department in supporting the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

This resource is incredibly important, especially for teens who may be struggling & don’t know where to turn. Help is available & no one has to face those moments alone.

We’ve picked up a free 988 yard sign from KCHD & instead of keeping it in one place, we’re taking it on the road! You’ll start seeing it with us out in the community as a small but visible reminder that support is always within reach.

Stay tuned to see where it shows up first!

Stay Well. Be Kind.

04/27/2026

These are awesome!!

We want to see everyone’s checklist at the end of summer!! 🌞

Thanks Officer Gomez!! 🫶🏻

04/13/2026

NPO’s helping NPO’s! ♥️ IYKYK!
Thank you GWTF!! 🫶🏻

🌟Saturday Community Spotlight🌟
Let our friends at Teen Job Help assist your teen in navigating their summer job search. Teen Job Help is a local 501(c)3 with a mission to help today’s teens navigate the path to successful employment.

https://linktr.ee/teenjobhelp

04/05/2026

OK! If Artemis can take a beautiful selfie, then we need to learn how too!!

Any TEENS out there willing to teach us??!! 🥴

BTW, isn’t this Artemis journey absolutely amazing??!! 🌖♥️

Thank you Brooks Garner for sharing!!

Stay Well. Be Kind. And Bang Zoom To The Moon.

📷 3/4 OF THE WAY TO THE MOON… AND THIS JUST HAPPENED 🚀

As of 8 PM EDT Saturday, April 4, 2026…
Orion is 188,600 miles from Earth.

That’s farther from us than it is from the Moon. Only 98,000 miles to go.

This is Orion… in translunar orbit… taking a FULL resolution selfie with a camera mounted on its solar array, then sending it back instantly via laser.

No delay. No waiting. No film.

Back in the Apollo days, you didn’t see this kind of detail until weeks later, after the astronauts physically brought the film home.

Today?

You’re looking at it in near real time… from deep space.

Go ahead… click the image and zoom in.

It’s absurd.

And if this doesn’t stop you for a second… nothing will.

04/03/2026

We’re getting into Hiring Season for Summer jobs!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Make sure that you stay one step ahead of the game & have all of your paperwork ready for that day when you receive the phone call or email saying You’re Hired! 😲

Your new employer will collect documents to verify your identity & work eligibility. And here’s the list (for US only)!

Just remember: Share sensitive information only after you’ve received an OFFICIAL job offer!

Stay Well. Be Kind.

03/31/2026

While most students in North America have been celebrating their 100th day of school, TJH recently celebrated their 1st!! 📚

Thanks to the extreme generosity of the Dunham Foundation, we are able to participate in the Leading The Way: The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program at Aurora University!! 🌟

02/26/2026

TEENS in & around Aurora, IL!! RiverEdge Park is hiring for Summer work!! 🌞

Check them out! Need help with filling out the application or anything else job related? DM us!! ✅

Stay Well. Be Kind.

Summer at RiverEdge Park is almost here, and we’re hiring. Join the team that brings unforgettable nights to life along the river. Apply now at ParamountAurora.com/RiverEdge/jobs.