Summer Apprentice

Recruitment #26-CO71-02

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Salary Information

The pay is $10.00 per hour.  Participants will receive a paycheck every 2 weeks.

Nature of Work

The Student Apprenticeship Program provides meaningful employment experience with placement in Montgomery County departments for teens and young adults. The program will last 8 weeks.

Possible work sites include:

• Probate Office

• Community Corrections: College student only. Must be 18 or older.

• Information Systems: College students majoring in computers only. Must be 18 or older.

• Youth Facility: A background check, drug test and signing of confidentiality statement required. Must be 18 or older.

• Revenue Office

• County Administration

• Detention

• District Attorney: Must have excellent computer skills.

• Tax and Audit Department: Word and Excel experience preferred. 

• Human Resources Department: Confidentiality statement required. 

• Election Center: Must be 18 or older.

• Board of Registrars: Student must have excellent computer skills. 

• Support Services

• Engineering

• Youth Facility: Must be 18 or older.

Office Aide

Office Aides file or fax information, make photocopies, answer the telephone, perform data entry and interact with the public. Office personnel are expected to dress in a professional manner as specified by the employing department.

Light Laborer

Students work in landscaping, street cleanup, warehousing, athletic field preparation and general maintenance.

Specific Acadamy Only

• Sheriff’s Office: Seeking MPAC Lawn/Agriculture Academy students

• Sheriff’s Office: Seeking MPS Law Academy students

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be between the ages of 16-22 and currently enrolled in a public, private, alternative or home school program or college/university. Some departments require that the student be at least 18 years old. Applicants must be to pass a drug test.

NOTE:  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.


Additional Information

Summer Apprenticeship Program 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

What is the program about? 

The Student Apprenticeship Program provides meaningful employment experience with placement in Montgomery County Departments for teens and young adults. 

When does the program begin and how long will it last? 

The program will last 8 weeks, beginning June 1 and ending July 24. 

Who can participate in the Student Apprenticeship Program? 

Applicants must be 16 to 22 years of age. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a public, private, alternative or home school program or college/university. Some departments require that the student be at least 18 years old.

What is the pay? 

The pay is $10.00 per hour. Participants will receive a paycheck every 2 weeks.
 
Will I be paid for holidays? 

Participants will be paid for hours actually worked. 

How should I submit my application? 

Apply online at https://jobapscloud.com/mccal/. 

Once I complete the application process, what happens next? 

If selected for an interview, you will be interviewed by the worksite supervisor where you are most likely to be placed. Being called in for an interview does not guarantee a job. If hired, you will be contacted by phone and/or email regarding next steps to continue. 

How many jobs are available? 

The number of jobs per department depends upon the need of the department. Applying does not guarantee a job offer. 

Does the program provide transportation to and from work? 

No. Applicants are responsible for providing transportation to and from the workplace. 

How many hours will I work and what are my work hours? 

Selected applicants will work 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, or at the discretion of their supervisor, but no more than 25 hours per week. 

Will there be a drug test? 

Some departments may require a drug test. Montgomery County is a drug and alcohol free workplace. 

What paperwork is required? 

The completed application, a letter of interest and a letter of recommendation (from a school guidance counselor or a Montgomery County Commissioner) must be submitted for consideration. Additional paperwork will be necessary to process payroll for applicants hired. A list of required documents will be included in an offer of employment email. 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS 

Office Aide 

Office aides file or fax information, make photocopies, answer the telephone, perform data entry and interact with the public. Office personnel are expected to dress in a professional manner as specified by the employing department.
 
Light Laborer 

Students work in landscaping, street cleanup, warehousing, athletic field preparation and general maintenance. 

Apply online at https://jobapscloud.com/mccal/ April 1 - April 17


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