The Staten Island Career Coaches are seeking business professionals to help mentor local students preparing for entry to the workforce. They are are also looking for businesses that are interested in offering internship/job shadowing opportunities.
“The Career Coaches program is a great way for local businesses to give back to the community. And giving back does not always mean giving money.” says founding member, Valarie Contrino of Contrino Travel. “By donating your time and experience to this project you can give back and help young adults land their first job.”
“We coach students on highlighting their strengths. It was incredibly rewarding to see the students become more confident in their skills after each session,” says Career Coach, Carol DiMarco of CLR Printing Plus. One of Carol’s mentees even received an internship at CLR Printing as a result of this program.
“We all realized how valuable this experience was for both us and the students,” said Career Coach, Joelle Grunblatt of Northwestern Mutual Financial. “We hope other business professionals will help us expand our reach so we can help more students become successful as they launch their careers.”
Any professional interested in volunteering with the Career Coaches should contact Carol DiMarco at 718-667-7800 or email clrprint@verizon.net.
