Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates their Graduating Class of Career Skills’ Interns in Palm Beach County

For Immediate Release

Contact: Aleisha Coleman

agarcia@mentorbig.org

Phone: 772-678-7487

Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates their Graduating Class of

 Career Skills’ Interns in Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach, FL – June 18, 2013 – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) recently celebrated the graduation of 25 Roosevelt Middle School (RMS) 8^th grade students who took part in the Career Skills Mentoring Program. BBBS would like to thank their funders, business mentors, and school supporters for helping to make this year’s program possible.

The Career Skills Mentoring Program provides middle school students in 8^th grade with the opportunity to gain employment skills. Students in the program received two hours a week of training and mentoring in basic job skills, such as how to fill out job applications, how to “dress for success,” and interviewing techniques. Motivational speakers explained the importance of an education and demonstrated the qualities of successful employees. The students applied for positions with BBBS business partners and were matched with their business mentor who provided on-the-job guidance. Students received a stipend and are leaving the program with meaningful job experience and training. This program is funded in part by the City of West Palm Beach.

 

“All of the experience and confidence our students have gained over the past year is tremendous,” said Yvette Flores, Match and Enrollment Specialist of BBBS. “I am thankful to all of the businesses who graciously stepped up to be a part of this program.”

“The City of West Palm Beach is a proud supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters," said District 1 Commissioner of West Palm Beach Sylvia Moffett. "We are thrilled that we were able to be a part of this year’s graduation. We look forward to great things from the students who graduated from this program."

BBBS is looking for more business mentors for next year to make yet another successful and rewarding experience for their Career Skills’ Interns. If interested, please call Yvette Flores at 561-337-3057.

West Palm Beach Business Mentors include: Good Samaritan Medical Center, Regional Physiotherapy, State Attorney’s Office, City of West Palm Beach Court House, West Palm Beach Police Department, IPC international, City Commissioner’s Office, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, Run and Roll, Palm Beach Dramaworks, and The Palm Beach Post.

Photo Caption:

(Left to right) Career Skills Mentoring Program City Commissioner’s Office Big Sister Phyllis Brooks, Little Sister/Intern Ta’Tyanna Chappelle, District 1 Commissioner of West Palm Beach Sylvia Moffett

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies nationwide. BBBSA recognized CEO William P. Bee Jr. as “CEO of the Year- Small Agency Category” in 2007. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS in 2009 and again in 2010 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses.  Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.