Title:

Ready to

Work Salary Range:

$11.00 per hour

Contract Term Length:

Not Applicable Standard Hours:

20-30 hours per week

Work Location:

On-Site FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt College:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Campus Location:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Department:

Student Affairs Job Summary The Ready to Work (RTW) Program serve pre-college, college, and post-college students who are receiving Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP) benefits.

PRIOR TO

APPLYING, students must contact the Ready to Work Coordinator to determine eligibility. Kiki West-Johnson (270) 534-3423 The programs can help with:

• Paid work experience on and off campus
• Counseling, advising, and mentoring
• Referrals to community resources
• Job references and referrals
• Job readiness, life skills, and academic success seminars The work-study component of Ready to Work provides work opportunities on both on-campus and off-campus through work-study programs.

Students in the programs gain work experience while earning extra income that will not reduce their K-TAP benefits. The placement of work-study students with both private and non-profit employers helps prepare them for the workplace by allowing them to gain work experience, job retention skills and earn extra income.

Job Duties:

On-campus:

working in student service offices, labs, and various other campus departments.

Off-campus:

working in local elementary schools, small businesses, non-profit businesses, and various community service positions. All work assignments are aimed at the student's area of study for on-the-job experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for the Ready to Work Program, students must be enrolled in school and receive K-TAP benefits.