City of Torrance - Green Team Program

THE GREEN TEAM:
An ExxonMobil, City of Torrance & Torrance Unified School District Summer Youth Employment Program

Since 1990, the City of Torrance, in partnership with Exxon Mobil, and the Torrance Unified School District, has been supporting the Green Team Program, a six-week summer youth employment program in Torrance. The goal of the ExxonMobil Green Team program is to facilitate acquisition of job skills and good work habits among program participants. The program, which includes classroom and on-the-job training, provides a productive learning experience, allowing participants to make the connection between school and work. This year's program is from June 22 to July 30, 2009.

WHAT:
A summer work and career exploration program sponsored by ExxonMobil, the City of Torrance and the Torrance Unified School District. Green Team members will be assigned jobs with the City of Torrance and the Torrance Unified School District. Specific details regarding job assignments and responsibilities will be provided as participants are placed.

Torrance resident students will participate in classroom activities designed around:

Assessing interests & goals
Exploring opportunities & career choices
Interviewing successfully
Developing a personal portfolio
Working collaboratively as a team
Meeting employer expectations
Celebrating accomplishments

WHO:
Applicants must be Torrance residents between the ages of 15 & 18, have taken and passed both portions of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), and be returning high school students for the Fall Semester of 2009.

WHEN:
June 22, 2009 through July 30, 2009. Classroom Instruction: June 22-June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, & July 24 (Field Trip and other Activities to be announced).

Click HERE for the application. Applications must completed and returned by Monday, April 20, 2009 to:
Calle Mayor Middle School
Attn: Chris Sheck (Principal)
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance CA 90505
Telephone: (310) 533-4548 ext. 4680

All requested information, as well as required signatures, must be provided before the application can be reviewed. First time applicants will be given greater consideration.