1 Summer Youth Paid Work Experiences ProgramClosing Celebration August 12, 2016

2 A partnership between Maryland Community Connection and the Division of Rehabilitation Services

3 Orientation Day! MCC Executive Director, Andre Coates, delivering greetings! Participants getting information about what is in store for the upcoming 6 weeks!

4 Professional Shopping Trip!Students learned about budgeting and how to select appropriate professional attire! Professional Shopping Trip! Each student had a $50 budget to purchase professional attire!

5 Professional Shopping Trip!

6 Job Readiness Training! Provided by The Training SourceTopics covered included: How to be An Indispensable Employee Workplace Communication Quality Customer Service Conflict Management

7 Job Readiness Training! Provided by The Training SourceActively engaged in discussion!

8 Job Readiness Training! Provided by The Training SourceStudents successfully completed their training!

9 WORK, WORK, WORK!

10 6 WORK WEEKS IN THE COMMUNITY!

11 $9.55 per hour, working 30 hours per week!

12 “I appreciate the opportunity and experience that Maryland Community Connection and TJ MAXX have given me.” ~Tyrese Burrs, Summer Youth Participant ~

13 Dhevan worked very hard with TJ MAXX of Bowie to ensure that the merchandise was delivered from the warehouse and correctly stocked on the shelves!

14 “The Summer Youth Paid Work Experiences Program is a great program that gives individuals a great work experience with the real world. I have definitely enjoyed and appreciated the hard work of my two employees.” ~Crystal, Supervisor at TJ MAXX of Bowie

15 “This program helped me a lot because it helped me learn to be independent one day and how to communicate with others.” ~ Yasmine Lewis, Program Participant

16 Burnice Rollinson Heath Scott Heath, Michael, Burnice, and William loaded unloaded merchandise in an efficient manner each day! Michael Mbubu William Hall

17 “This is our first year being involved in this program and we love having Quincy so we will be involved in the summers to come!” ~Crystal, Supervisor at Fitness 4 Less

18 Kelly and Elijah left a lasting impression with Marshalls of Oxon Hill by keeping the sales floor organized fully stocked! “I really like making my own money!” ~ Elijah Holmes, Program Participant “I really like the program and it has helped me find a job so that I can make my own money to take care of my sick dog.” ~Kelly Delcid, Program Participant

19 KELLY DELCID made such a lasting impression that she has been offered PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT with MARSHALLS OF OXON HILL!

20 “I really enjoy what I am doing and I am learning a lot“I really enjoy what I am doing and I am learning a lot!” ~ Aaron Banks-Jones, Program Participant “I think the program is great! Aaron is learning how to cook all vegan food, which is great for me because I’m a vegetarian!” ~ Lisa Banks-Williams, Mother of Aaron Banks Jones

21 Owen Fawcett Darren Jones These 4 gentlemen took their responsibilities very seriously at Marshalls of Columbia Heights, making sure the sales floor and warehouse were kept organized! Dominique Edwards Tyrik Fennell

22 “Maryland Community Connection has given Jalah the tools and the job skills that she can call on for the rest of her life. We thank MCC for affording Jalah an opportunity to work at meaningful employment. We are also very thankful for Ms. Kyler and her wise counsel and selflessness.” ~Ms. Arlene Ashton, Grandmother of Jalah Ashton

23 Quilly at Sweet Tooth Cakes & Pastries“I am loving this job! I already knew how to cook, but now I am learning how to bake pastries, which are my favorite!” ~ Quilly Buckner, Program Participant

24 Gilbert’s Auto ServiceCharles spent his summer gaining valuable experience with repairing vehicles. He always eagerly took on new tasks!

25 Dionjai made a huge impact on the lives of cats in Prince George’s County this summer by nurturing them and ensuring that they had a healthy living environment!

26 Building Bridges Child Care Center“Krismir is a very hard working young lady who we have the pleasure to extend employment with.” ~Ms. Jennifer, Supervisor at Building Bridges Child Care Center

27 Alex and Jermaine kept the sales floor organized and kept the customers happy at TJ MAXX of Greenbelt Alexander Casey Jermaine Miller

28 Children of the Future Day Care Center!Shadae, Dae’Quan, and Cierra provided invaluable support at Children of the Future Day Care Center! They supported with social and educational activities! Shadae Lewis Cierra Smith-Shannon Dae’Quan Lee

29 William Jones spent his summer diving in to opportunities to learn new skills with auto repair!T & V Auto Repair

30 Treynea found her niche in the Shoe Department with TJ MAXX of Capitol Heights! She consistently gets positive feedback from her supervisor about her work ethic!

31 Alexis powered through the summer and built her administrative skill set while working with Maryland Community Connection’s LISS Program!

32 THANK YOU! A BIG thanks goes out to all of the employers that gave the Summer Youth Employment Program Participants an opportunity for employment in the community this summer! Apple Core Child Care Center Marshalls Building Bridges Child Care MCC Children of the Future Day Care PetSmart-Cat Adoption Center Fitness 4 Less Sweet & Natural Gilbert’s Service Center Sweet Tooth Bakery Helping Hands TJ MAXX Super Beauty T & V Repair Services

33 Thank you to the families for entrusting your loved ones with Maryland Community Connection’s Summer Youth Employment Program! We had a productive summer, full of enrichment, learning and growth!

34 Maryland Community Connection would like to express extreme gratitude to the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) for being the sole funder of the Summer Youth Employment Program! We are incredibly appreciative because without DORS, the program would not have been possible.

35 Summer Youth Paid Work Experiences ProgramClosing Celebration August 12, 2016