The Way to Work Youth Program

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13450750

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

• Distinguishing Features of Work**\
• Join the Way to Work (TWTW) Summer Youth Employment Program A
  
  

Life-Changing Opportunity!**

For the past **15 years**, the **Way to Work (TWTW) Summer Youth

Employment Program** has been empowering youth just like you to reach

their full potential. We provide an exciting chance for

• 14-17-year-olds** to gain real-world work experience, develop
  
  

Essential Life Skills, And Contribute To The Community.

If youre ready to be a part of something bigger, TWTW is seeking to hire

• 150 Temporary/Part-time Seasonal Youth Workers** for our **8-10 weeks
  
  

summer program**. Heres what makes this opportunity so special:

• **Real Work Experience:** Get hands-on experience and learn from
  
  

professionals while working in jobs that match your interests

(depending on availability).

• **Skill Building:** Participate in **workshops** where youll develop
  
  

crucial skills like leadership, teamwork, communication, and

professionalism that will last a lifetime.

• **A Positive Impact:** Not only will you earn money, but youll also
  
  

be contributing to your community while learning the importance of

responsibility and hard work.

• **A Brighter Future:** This program is designed to help you become a
  
  

future leader and opening doors for your career and life goals.

Be part of a program that has been helping youth for over 14 years! Gain

valuable experience, earn money, and make connections that will set you

up for success today and in the future.

• Spots are limited. If we receive more applications than available
  
  

positions, a shortlisting process will be used. Details about this

process will be shared during the roundup.**

• Dont waitapply now and take the first step toward a brighter, more
  
  

successful future!**

• When applying application must be submitted with youth/participants
  
  

information on the application. Employment cannot be processed with

Parent or Guardian information.**

**Examples of Work Performed**

**Primary Responsibilities**

• Serve as a role model while promoting the program\'s mission
• Promote the City of Wichita\'s mission and values
• Accept and respect each program participant as an individual
• Identify personal and professional goals and be a willing
  
  

participant in the development process

• Maintain acceptable attendance practices for the entire duration of
  
  

the summer program

• Additional job duties will be assigned once youth identify their
  
  

specific placements in the community.

**Requirements of Work**

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Interact with other youth and staff in a pleasant and polite manner
• Perform basic tasks such as reading, writing, and follow
  
  

instructions

• Ability and willingness to learn new skills
  
  

**2026 TWTW Important Dates**

• Program begins on **Tuesday May 26, 2026**
  
  

- Youth Pre-Employment and Guardian or adult designee Meeting -

**Required**

• Friday, March 13, 2026, 8:30am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Youth Training - **Required**
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - Friday, May 29, 2026
• When applying application must be submitted with youth/participants
  
  

information on the application. Employment cannot be processed with

Parent or Guardian information.**

• To learn more about the program please -** [Click
  
  

here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ckZt1L7Uws "The Way To Work Program - YouTube"){target="_blank"

rel="noopener"}

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more

information under the following links:\

[https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf "Your Employee Rights nder the Family and Medical Leave Act"){target="_blank"

rel="noopener"} ([Download PDF

reader](https://get.adobe.com/reader/ "Download Adobe Acrobat Reader: Free PDF Viewer"){target="_blank"

rel="noopener"})\

[https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"){target="_blank"

rel="noopener"} (