Norwich Youth Service Bureau Offers Opportunities to Norwich Tech Students

Pat Dixe of the Norwich Youth Service Bureau visited Norwich Tech on Friday January 18, 2007 to meet with students who are interested in Participating in Cool Directions, a pre-employment opportunities program. The program provides internship and job opportunities for students in the junior and senior year.

Students from Carpentry, Retail and Health Tech met with Mrs. Dixe to learn about the program. Program eligibility is based on income guidelines and students are given instruction in resume preparation, interviewing techniques and provided with wardrobe assistance for that all-important interview.

Not only are job skills emphasized but students are encouraged to look at continuing education opportunities and are assisted in exploring those avenues into the future. Cool Directions support can even continue for students into a year after high school is completed so it is a wonderful way to get into that career or college of choice with a little extra boost.