ESD 112 Connect 2 Careers

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03/29/2025

12/15/2017

Steven is a young parent and has just completed the Trades Pre Apprenticeship program where he obtained career exploration in the Trades, a flagging certification, OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid. Through the Connect2Careers Program he also obtained a fork lift certification. He is co-enrolled with the WIAO Adult program and will soon be starting a paid work experience with the Clark County Public Works Department working on Fleet Maintenance. Steven’s long term goal is to become a Diesel Mechanic and to own a shop.

What Steven has to say about the Trades Academy?
“I was passionate about working on cars coming into the Pre Apprenticeship program”. “Every week we would learn about different careers in the Trades which sparked new interests and possibilities”. “Going into the program I had a limited idea of what area of Auto Mechanics I wanted to pursue and the program made me aware of opportunities for blue collar Trades jobs and some of the jobs relating to areas that I had not thought of before, including welding”.

“We got to go to worksites to learn about Electrician work and were given options to learn about careers as Pipe Fitters, Masonry Workers and Mechatronics”. “The instructor individualized learning experiences based on interests of the students”. “This program is a great way to find out about the Trades, how they function and what they do”. “Blue Collar jobs seem more career based with opportunities to make a decent wage”.

12/14/2017

Connect2Careers is accepting applications for the Childcare Academy. Earn STARS certification and receive paid training to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education as a Childcare Worker. Must be an Out of School Youth between the ages of 18-24, have the ability to pass a background check and be enrolled in the Connect2Career program. Call to 360-952-3452 for an appointment to see if you qualify to enroll into the Connect2Careers programs' Childcare Academy.

12/14/2017

Coming soon the Trades Academy through the ESD 112 Connect2Careers program.

Must be an Out of School Youth residing in Clark County, WA and be between the ages of 18-24 call (360) 952-3452 to see if you qualify to apply to the Connect2Careers Program / Trades Academy.

Through The Connect2Careers Trade Academy you can receive paid training opportunities, forklift Certification, Osha10, Flagging Certification, CPR & First Aid and Career Exploration in the Trades.

Call to enroll into the Connect2Careers / Trades Academy program
(360) 952-3452. See the link for information about the Pre Apprenticeship program offered through the Connec2Careers program.

http://www.clark.edu/academics/transitional-ed/preapprenticeship.php

12/14/2017

Now accepting applications for the Connect2Careers program.

https://web3.esd112.org/c2c/app

Download the paper application and contact colleen Vekich @ (360) 952-3452 for the next steps.

05/02/2017

Angelica Believed and She Achieved (So Can YOU!)

When Angelica Trejo was a young Child she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and had to learn how to walk and talk all over again. Through self-perseverance and determination she graduated from high school and during that time became a student volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club. Due to her TBI Angelica still experiences short term memory loss and sometimes needs extra time to complete tasks.

In 2016, Angelica enrolled into the Connect 2 Careers program and signed up for the Childcare Academy for online courses and paid training through the Connect 2 Careers Childcare Academy to become a Childcare Assistant in training. After completing a 10 week paid work experience Angelica was hired full time as a Childcare Assistant, and is now considering going on to college to study Early Childhood Education. When asked, what advice would you give to older youth interested in becoming a Childcare Worker? Angelica, responded: “I would tell them to be prepared to catch colds” and “It is challenging dealing with different types of special diets and needs of children as you have to pay close attention to their food allergies”. “You will get attached to the children really fast and will need to learn to be stern when teaching them about boundaries”. “I really like working here and want to become a pre-school teacher”. The Connect 2 Careers program is a WIOA federally funded program for Out of School Youth ages 16-24. Through this opportunity Angelica obtained a STARS certification and other childcare related and professional development classes to prepare her to become a Childcare Assistant

For info and to apply to the Connect 2 Careers youth and young adult training and vocational development program, call 360-952-3454! Individuals ages 16-24 who are OUT OF SCHOOL and live in Clark and Cowlitz counties can qualify for free paid training and work experiences for in demand careers. CALL TODAY!

04/26/2017

Let Connect 2 Careers be a life-changer for you or someone you know! Call 360-952-3454 for info and to apply.

http://esd112news.org/2017/04/25/life-changing-youth-development-program-has-60-openings/

Last August Marissa Riddall and her two daughters, now age 6 and 1, were homeless. They were living in a tent when Marissa was referred to the