COLLABORATIONS
MontcoWorks NOW serves at-risk youth and young adults who reside in Montgomery County, are between the ages of 14-24, and are presented with a significant barrier to completing or advancing in education or obtaining employment.
If you know a young person that could be a great fit for our program, please fill out our referral form here:
https://forms.gle/cZ6EgLgMfmNhHAeR7
If you are interested in becoming an employer partner with MontcoWorks Now or want to learn more about hosting internships, please contact Sara Hudson at [email protected]
If you want to learn more about our program, check our website or attend an information session here:
https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/montcoworks-now/
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdeiqpz4qEtAQSDqbavGL6UA__dhWh6Yi#/registration
MONTCO RISE
Montco RISE is a year round internship program through the MCIU for rising seniors through college seniors. The MCIU provides selected applicants with a 6 to 8 week internship experience in their interested field. Applications for Montco RISE are sent to school districts and local colleges in February and August for the Summer and Fall sessions!
Email [email protected] for inquiries into the program or if you are interested in becoming a host employer!
Candace Harrison on her experience at the Montgomery County Controller's Office:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rxmLIU_DDjvRrJKdrbTUMcdJYQeShJwD/view?usp=sharing
Montco Manufacturing
The Montco Manufactring program is a registered Pre-Apprenticeship program through the MCIU and Stein Seal. The Montco Manufacturing program looks to offer training through the Tooling U program and with on site training at Stein Seal.
In 2024, we successfully had 3 graduates be hired for full time positions at Stein Seal!!
Applications Out: 10/2/24
https://forms.gle/fyFyCGEQLcxa4uqk7
Applications Due: 11/22/24
Interviews/Tour:12/11/24
Selection:12/18/24
Start and class dates (2025): 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/21, 5/19
Applicants should be 18 by the start of training.
Please contact [email protected]for additional questions!
Montco Network for Educators and the Workforce
https://montconew.org/get-involved/
Montco NEW is a non profit organization that works to foster a dynamic and collaborative community comprised of young adults, employers and educators to create opportunities for
strategic interactions, partnerships, training, hiring and marketing of viable
careers.
Montco NEW Employer Survey
College and Career Leadership Council
Council membership is for district appointed professional staff who are leading efforts for Act 339 planning and developing programming for college and career readiness efforts at all grade levels. To learn more about the council contact Kendall Glouner-Zeamer at [email protected] or Dan Chominski at [email protected].
Industry Insights
Industry Insights aims to spread the word efficiently and effectively as possible about the amazing industries and businesses that are right here in our backyard in Montgomery County!
Industry Insights #1: Brenda Diehl, Bracalente Manufacturing
Middle School Interview Questions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZLkXXGXXYB0-LtXqgQwSJ_qtXpQZ5Mp/view?usp=sharing
High School Interview Questions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fXIOxrPMgLIF3tf4pD7WBJ9-pFIUnn6K/view?usp=sharing
Pathful Explore
Pathful Explore is another amazing avenue to learn about career pathways. Pathful Explore requires a subscription. For a demonstration or to learn about subscription costs contact Diana Sanderson at [email protected].
Tool Kits
Below are Tool Kits for Educators and Employers to use for setting up and hosting Job Shadows and Industry Tours developed using the Business Education Partnership Grant!