Young adults can gain career insights from Sneak Peek Speaker Series

The SummerWorks Career Sneak Peek Speaker Series, slated for August 9 through August 13, will feature 20 speakers from Michigan-based organizations to share their career experiences with Southeast Michigan young adults, ages 16-24. SummerWorks is Washtenaw County’s Summer Youth Employment Program, a 10-week summer employment and mentorship program that pairs local employers with young adults. It connects youth to resources for building professional networks, exploring career opportunities, and developing essential job and leadership skills.

The virtual sessions are free, and participants are welcome to attend multiple sessions of their choosing. Each talk will last approximately 1-hour and give insight into a variety of career trajectories among numerous industries.

"SummerWorks is an incredible program that has been connecting Washtenaw County young adults to internships and mentoring since 2016,” said Amy Cell, President of Amy Cell Talent, which is coordinating the Career Sneak Peek Week. “The expansion of the Career Sneak Peek Week can inspire thousands of young adults throughout Michigan to pursue career choices that are rewarding. This is a special opportunity for young adults to learn about exciting career opportunities and hear inspiring stories from these leaders that are giving their time and energy to inspire the next generation of Michigan's talent pool."

Career Sneak Peek Week is a great way to:

• Connect with employers
• Receive valuable advice
• Learn about career paths
• Ask questions to gain knowledge
• Understand the skills necessary for each career path
• Discover new organizations
• Exercise networking skills

To learn more about each speaker and to register for individual sessions, visit https://www.summerworks.info/career-sneak-peek.

Amy Cell Talent helps Michigan startups and small businesses have access to high quality and affordable talent acquisition services. They also offer a variety of workshops and one-on-one counseling to help job seekers address their specific needs.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.