Erie Insurance has a long tradition of giving back.
One recent ERIE means is what is Summer JAM (more jobs). The program based in Pennsylvania Erie, is designed to help prepare young people aged 16 to 21 for college and careers.
Time ManagementThis summer, 138 teens learn, teamwork and communication skills with 44 employers in the community.
Job training the way ERIE
Six Summer J.A.M. the students began with ERIE June 22 for a seven-week program. They are rotating through different areas, gaining practical experience working in the maintenance of facilities, human resources and strategic marketing. They work 180 hours during the program, which comes out to about 25 hours per week.
Kim Reichert, supervisor of recruitment, said ERIE became involved with Summer J.A.M. this year to have an impact on young people.
"We want to provide students with work experience in the real world, help them earn money and develop skills to education or a career," said Kim.
during their seven weeks ERIE, students meet weekly to "lunch and learn" sessions presented by ERIE recruiters. Topics cover the interviews and etiquette in the workplace, social media environment work, effective communication in the workplace, resume preparation, insurance ERIE career and internship program.
"It helps me become independent and learn to work as part of a team, "student Janiyah Wayne said of his experience. "I learned to multi-task and challenge myself. I met great people, too. "
Janiyah credits the program with her to prepare to start university in the fall at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College by helping to improve her writing and computer skills. She also get a good start by taking a class at Behrend one day a week.
"(the program) taught me to manage my time and will be useful when I start college full time in the fall," said Janiyah, who intends to study nursing.
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Young people working through ERIE J.A.M. Summer program were recently highlighted in the Erie Times-News.
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