Career Connections: Student Resources

 From time to time, employers contact Westbrook High school with opportunities for employment.  Stop in to see Mr. Bialicki or Ms. Carson with questions you may have.  Check back often, as this list will be updated when new opportunities come up.  Here is the most recent list of opportunities:

• Camp Cody, on Lake Ossippee in Freedom, New Hampshire, is hiring camp staff.  Becoming a Cody counselor is a tremendously rewarding and life-changing experience! Counselors will have the opportunity to positively impact children and work in a space to develop leadership and teamwork skills.  Perks of the job  include Free room + board (on beautiful Lake Ossipee),  opportunity to teach and lead activities that you are passionate about,  a chance to meet people from all over the world, and create life-long friendships, and perfect paid summer job - June 7th through August 13th!  Graduating students can apply by sending an email with their resume to staff@campcody.com, or applying on our website HERE.  Also, you can find more information about the camp by visiting  their website through the link here: www.campcody.com
• A local resident is interested in hiring a young person to do some odd jobs, including stacking wood and an attic cleanout.  This is a great short term job for a responsible 9th or 10th grader to complete on Saturdays during the summer.  Contact Ms. Carson for more information.  
• Starbucks Clinton is hiring.  Call 203-641-3957 for more information.
• Atlantic Seafood is seeking part time workers which can move into full time work in the summer months.  This is a great job for students who want a job during their breaks from college.  You can work now after school and on weekends.  The hours are 9 to 6 Monday through Saturday and 9 to 5 on Sundays.  This allows you to still enjoy meeting up with friends in the evenings.  Part time is anywhere from 8 hours per week up to 25 hours per week.  Stop by Atlantic Seafood, or give Lisa a call at 860-388-4527.  The pay rate is $15.00 per hour.  
• Whelen Engineering is hiring seasonal, part time and full time employees.  New and returning seasonal employees receive a $1000 sign on bonus paid at the end of the summer.  See Ms. Carson for more information or to get a copy of the employment application.  
• Carvel, located in the Clinton Premium Outlet Center is looking for friendly and upbeat individuals to swirl ice cream.  You must be 16 years old to apply.  Weekend and Holiday availability a must.  Part time or full time.  $16.00 per hour plus tips.  Earn an additional dollar per hour retro pay by working continuously from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.  Earn $150.00 bonus by referring friends.  Ask about the details.  You can earn multiple bonuses.  For those who enjoy working with happy customers, this is a fun & rewarding job.  Contact Lisa Flagge at 860-235-4537 or lisaflagge@gmail.com.
• Masonicare at Chester Village in Chester seeks to hire Westbrook students for several summer positions at their independent senior living community.  If you are 16 yrs old or older you may apply for positions in their dining rom, bistro, and kitchen.  Stop by the guidance office to pick up an application.   Or if you prefer, you can go to Masonicare at anytime to hear about our community and the opportunities available.  They have a variety of positions and very flexible schedules to offer interested candidates that would be conducive to academics and sports commitments.  This community is a wonderful and rewarding first job for young people as they gain experience on every level; teamwork, social, generational and business while being in a very supportive environment.  Masonicare appreciates all of the students at WHS who have worked there in the past and throughout their college years as it has been a wonderful experience for both theMasonicare staff and the residents they serve. They offer a scholarship program for students who work at least 200 hours between March 2022 and March 2023.  They look forward to meeting new students this summer!
• Chips Pub III at 24 West Main Street in Clinton is hiring bussers and hosts.  The pay is minimum wage plus tips nightly.  You can work the evening shift from 4:30 until 9p.m. or on the day shift from 12:00p.m until 4:30.  More hours during the summer months when school is out of session.  Stop by or call the Manager Ashley at 203-605-0924.  
• The Water's Edge  You must be 18 years old to work at The Water's Edge.  They are currently hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal managers, supervisors and line staff for banquets, front desk, housekeeping, culinary, restaurant, and spa.  For more information, call 860-399-5901, extension 2012.  
• Essex Meadows is hiring part time servers and bussers for their dining room and for their nursing home.  You must be 16 years old to apply.  The pay rate is $14.00 per hour, and there are opportunities for scholarships if you plan to attend college after high school.  Stop by Essex Meadows office for an application, or email the Human Resources Director, Ms. Michelle Davis, at davism@essexmeadows.com.  
• Bacari Social, a seasonal restaurant located in the Safe Harbor Marina, is seeking employees for the kitchen and front of house.  The season begins the first week of May.  Many students know the chef as a guest in the Westbrook culinary arts classes. Chef is looking for students who are available to work 4 days per week from 10a.m. until 4p.m or 4p.m. until 10p.m.  The wage is $15.00 per hour.  They are also looking for bussers who make minimum wage plus tips.  If you are interested in applying for part time work, please contact the Chef at 860-304-7189.  Chef is a graduate of Westbrook HS and wants to help students move toward successful careers.  
• The Connecticut Office of Tourism has openings for students who wish to work at the CT Welcome Center in Westbrook.  Hires would assist visitors with tourism services.  Training is provided.  The Westbrook Welcome Center is open from 9a.m. until 5:30p.m. seven days a week.  They open in mid-May and close in October.  They are willing to hire students who are able to work afterschool and on weekends until school gets out with a move toward more hours in the summer.  Contact Ms. Carson for more information about this great opportunity for any student interested in hospitality and tourism, business administration, marketing, or just meeting new people.  
• Westbrook Dairy Queen is looking for crew.  Learn customer service skills, working with others, responsibilities, and leadership.  Opportunities to move up to shift leaders.  Starting wage at $14.00 and up, depending upon your availability.  Once you are trained, you will receive your first raise!  Get a free meal per every shift (details upon hiring).  Get a discount on other food and ice cream!  Call 860-669-8768 or email Westbrookdq1964@aol.com.  
• Louis Marina is looking for part time now with possible full time employment in the summer.  No experience is necessary, just a willingness to work and to learn.  This is a great opportunity to move into the marine industry from the bottom and work your way up.  Contact Hunter Bromson at hbromson@louismarine.com.  Mr. Bromson is a Westbrook HS graduate recently visited Mr. Pessoni's class and explained how he is an example of how to start at the bottom and work up the ladder!  
• Pier 76 Marina is looking for a part time, afterschool worker until school releases for the summer which can then become full-time.  No experiences is necessary.  You must have a willingness to work and to learn.  If you have some mechanical abilities, they will incorporate your skills into the work you complete. This is a great afterschool and summer job for a junior.   If you are a senior not planning to go to college in the fall, this can become permanent fulltime employment for you.  The pay rate is $14 to $15 per hour.  Call Pier 76 Marina for more information and to schedule an interview:  860-399-7122.  Come see Ms. Carson for help putting together a resume and if you would like more information about the job.    
• Essex Savings Bank seeks part-time and full time tellers.  This is a great position for a senior who is planning to study business/finance  at a community college in the fall.   They are looking for candidates who enjoy interacting with people! Written and verbal communication skills are important as well as strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Cash handling experience is helpful but not required.  There is information on their website (www.essexsavings.com) under Connect > Employment Opportunities and on Indeed. We recognize a high school student may not have all the skills that are listed but if they are interested and motivated, then we are willing to train someone.  Come see Ms. Carson for more details and for help putting together a solid resume.  
• The State of Connecticut is hiring seasonal summer positions at Hammonasset Beach State Park.  You must be at least 16 years old to apply.  Visit  State Online Employment Center for more information.  Scroll to the bottom for the list of seasonal positions.  This is a great job for students interested in building a resume to work in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career pathway.  
• Dunkin Donuts in Westbrook is hiring.  The manager, Michael Quinones, is a Westbrook HS graduate, and he would love to hire you!  Call him at the store at 860.399.7008. He is happy to do a Zoom or in-person interview.  
• Right at Home, located in Old Saybrook and serving all of Southeast Connecticut, helps senior citizens remain independent in their own homes.  Right at Home is hiring and offers excellent employment for students interested in working in the medical/nursing field.  They provide flexible schedules, mileage reimbursement, on the job training, and $14.00 to $15.00 per hour,  depending on the case. See Ms. Carson for more information.  
• Nautical Needles is seeking part-time workers.  Willing to hire now for a few hours each week with the ability to work around the student's schedule.  Increased hours during summer.  See Mr. Bialicki for more information.

Consider the following  exciting free or low-cost Career Connections to build your resume, to experience authentic career exploration, or to gain skills and knowledge for success in your postsecondary plans.  By low-cost, we mean $50 and under.

Summer Internship.  If you are 16 years old, you can complete a summer internship.  See Ms. Carson for more information about receiving mentoring from a local industry or community service partner while earning course credit.  A summer internship is particularly important for students who want to complete an internship to build a professional network while gaining important career skills and knowledge but find it difficult due to sports or theatre commitments.  

• *NEW*  Click here to watch the recording of the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Panel.  Westbrook Career Connections, Junior Achievement and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Virtual Career Fair collaborated to produce a virtual Advanced Manufacturing Industry Panel.  Watch the recording to hear some wonderful advice from leading manufacturers in the Westbrook area.  They provide excellent advice and share opportunities for employment.   Participants included Bo Bradstreet, moderator, Executive Recruiter and Consultant, Bohan and Bradstreet; Oliver Bausch, President and Owner, Bausch Technologies; Jeff Dickey, Executive Vice President of Hydraulics, The Lee Company; Bill Neale, Director of Operations (retired) Radiall USA; and, Christopher Heyl, Vice President of Operations, CiDRA.  
• *NEW* Click here to watch the recording of the Government Employees Industry Panel.  Westbrook Career Connections, Junior Achievement and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Virtual Career Fair collaborated to produce this virtual Industry Panel.  Panelists provide excellent advice and share opportunities for employment.  Participants represented the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the CT Judicial Branch, and the CT Department of Public Health.  The panel was moderated by Sumayya Ayoub, Senior Education Manager at Junior Achievement.  
• Discover Healthcare Administration is a website loaded with information about joining the world of Healthcare Administration.  If you are interested in the health sciences but don't want to be a doctor or a nurse, healthcare administration is a great choice for you.  This site tells you more about the work, the types of careers available the the college degree requirements .  See the Student Resources below for the link to the website.
• University HQ is a website that offers information about careers, requirements for careers, and the best colleges and universities to pursue postsecondary studies in those fields.  Rankings are based upon retention rate, graduation rate, admission rates, cost of tuition, graduating salaries, number of programs offered, online programs offered, load default rate, diplomas awarded, and percentage of students receiving financial aid.  The site also informs you about the types of jobs that are available and the growth rate for those jobs in addition to how much salary you can expect to make.  If you are not sure about your future career right now, this is a great resource for you.   See the Student Resources below for the link to the website.  
• Tips for Virtual Interviewing provides tips for success when you are scheduled for a virtual job interview.  The tips are also useful for virtual college interviews.  See Student Resources.
• Click here  to watch the recording of the Sports and Sports Entertainment Industry panel held in spring 2020.  Professionals from the industry described their occupations and career journeys and gave students some important tips for career success.  
• Preparing for Employment is a resource that helps prepare students interested in going to work.  It provides students with information about the jobs prohibited for minors, minimum wage requirements for minors, allowable work hours, and how to obtain "working papers" required prior to beginning work.  See Student Resources.  
• Youth@Work Safety Training  is a two-part virtual safety training required for all Westbrook High School students interested in participating in an unpaid internship.  See the Student Resources below to access Part I and Part II, as well as a Youth@Work handout.  Both are narrated PowerPoint presentations which take approximately 30 minutes each.  Information about completing the safety training assessment is provided at the end of Part II and much be completed prior to beginning the unpaid internship.   
• Developing a Compelling Resume is a resource to provide support for students and their parents who want to develop or improve their professional brand.  The resource is written with the student in mind, but many of the tips in the resource are useful to adults who are considering changing their current employment and need tips for writing a compelling resume that gets the attention of hiring managers.  See Student Resources.  
• Consider an apprenticeship in the building trades as a post high school education option.  Apprenticeships offer tuition-free training, and you get to earn while you learn on the job.    Click here for information about apprenticeships in the construction trades (electricians, brick masons, carpenters, construction workers, boilermakers, painters, pipelayers, etc.).
• Click here for a video of the Medical/Health Industry Panel discussion on December 10, 2019.  Professionals from the industry described their occupations and their career journeys.  Learn what you can do in high school to be successful in the field.  
• Career/Job Shadow Experience:   Westbrook High School recommends that students participate in career or job shadowing experiences throughout high school so that you can learn about industries and occupations.   Career/Job Shadow experiences happen during the school day.  Students in Grades 9 through 11 are invited to participate in an annual school-sponsored grade-level job shadow experience, but you are also encouraged to shadow independently.  You are excused from classes to participate but you must see Ms. Carson to gain necessary permissions to miss classes.  If you are interested in participating in a Career/Job Shadow Experience,  see Ms. Carson in the Guidance Office.