Career Development & Volunteer

MassHire Career Centers serve as a vital link between workers and employers to bring about economic opportunity. Career Centers are helping put Massachusetts’ citizens back on the payroll, one person and one job at a time.

In the Spring of 2021, MassHire Berkshire Career Center recorded a series of Career videos for students to view as they are planning for graduation from high school.  You can access this excellent resource here and click on the career video that interests you. 

Career week videos

CareerVillage is a community where students can get free personalized career advice from real-life professionals.  Check it out by clicking the link below.

Career Village Website

YouthWorks is an employment program designed to provide low-income teens with their first employment experiences, work readiness training, and the skills to find and keep a job.

Please contact Mrs. Grady to set up an appointment to see if you qualify!  cgrady@cbrsd.org

Follow the link to search different careers and industries. 

What do you want to do for a living?

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States.

The following link brings you to the OOH website, where you can search among thousands of career options and information on how to find a job. 

Occupational Outlook Handbook

First resume? Even with no work experience, your resume is how you show you have what it takes to do the job and deserve an interview. In this video, we share first resume tips based on the latest resume writing best practices. We also discuss resume formatting tips, while providing resume examples to help you brainstorm ideas. If you stick around until the end of the video, we uncover a tactic that can help you impress recruiters. You don’t want to miss this!

Click the following link to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRTs4HsICI8

Are you a High School or College student with no work experience? Don't stress, you are still marketable! College applications, first jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities want to know not only what you did but what skills you have gained from your experiences. Follow along this video to create the best resume for FREE! Here are tips and tricks to have a full page resume.

Click the following link to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9pQFt7xms

Advanced Manufacturing is one of the greatest areas in need of employees and provides great pay and benefits!

MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board will be offering a FREE training opportunity in the skills you need to become employed, beginning later this month.  You will receive training in OSHA, Shop Math & Blueprint reading, programming in mill and lathe machining, CAD & CAM, and Solid Works and will leave with job offers!

If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Grady NOW so that we can set up a time to meet, as training starts soon! We can complete and submit the application together. 

Update: applications closed for the 2022-2023 school year.

Thanks to Northwest Mutual, we are offering a virtual career event to talk about a career as an Actuarial. Here is a link to inform you what an Actuary does, how much money they make, etc:

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm#:~:text=Actuaries%20analyze%20the%20financial%20costs,essential%20to%20the%20insurance%20industry.

Here are the main points:

• Actuaries need a strong background in math, statistics, and business
• Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to analyze the economic costs of risk and uncertainty
• The hourly mean wage in the Northeast is about $68 an hour
• Employment opportunities are projected to grow over the next ten years
• The Virtual Event will be Friday, January 20 from 11-12:30 in the College and Career Center (Day2, period 4), over Zoom, with Mrs. Grady
• Learn about Education and Internship opportunities, Exams, Career Pathways, a Day in the Life, and more!

If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Grady no later than Wednesday, January 18,  and she will provide you with more details about the class you miss, lunch, etc. 

COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE BECKET BEAT 

The  Becket Beat  community newsletter is seeking journalism interns for February through March. I have linked the details and application below. Please let me know if you are interested and we can meet to complete and submit the application!

DETAILS AND APPLICATION

Letter from Mrs. Grady:

Hello Class of 2024!

Now that you are so close to thinking about careers, why not take advantage of an opportunity to explore one for a day? On Friday, April 28, we will be offering an in-person Job Shadow opportunity!

You, with my help, will determine a field of interest and a possible local employer to shadow. There will be some paperwork and contacts to complete, so the sooner you get started, the better!  YOU MUST SEE ME BY MARCH 31. 

Please see me in the College and Career Center any day from 8-2! Better yet, email me and ask for an appointment!! I am happy to provide the details and to answer your questions!

Are you trying to finalize your work plans for the future? A great option to consider is working construction - there are MANY opportunities here in Berkshire County and all around the country!

The best way to ensure that you receive great pay and benefits is to join the Laborers' Union. Application dates at Local 473 in Pittsfield are scheduled for March, June, September and December. 

• You must be 18 and physically able to do the work
• You must submit to drug testing
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must have a drivers license
• You must have reliable transportation

See Ms. Grady for more details and to answer your questions. Here are some of the benefits of belonging to a union:

Camp Casco in Hinsdale, is a summer overnight camp for siblings of children diagnosed with cancer, is currently interviewing for volunteer camp counselors, ages 16 and up. 

For more details, stop in to the College and Career Center or email Mrs. Grady. 

Berkshire HorseWorks in Lanesboro, provides recreational and therapeutic horse-centered programs. They are always looking for volunteers for horse-care and support staff.

For more details, stop in to the College and Career Center or email Mrs. Grady.

Pay ranges from $17.25 to $26 per hour. Please email or see Mrs. Grady for details and how to apply. 

bso.org/about/jobs/seasonal-jobs-at-tanglewood

** Let Mrs. Grady in the College and Career Center know if you apply.

Letter from Cheryl Whalen:

Brock & Company is a premier provider of food management to private/independent schools, summer camps & and corporate dining throughout the Mid-Atlantic & New England regions. Brock is looking to partner with local high schools to help promote job opportunities to students and alumni. 

We plan to hire about 15 Summer Cooks at Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA in the beautiful Berkshires. Pay ranges from $18-$22 per hour.

Application here

Feel free to reach out to me at 610-560-4247 if I can provide any additional information.   

Thanks so much,

Cheryl Whalen

Human Resources Generalist for Brock & Company

Brock & Company Brochure

Wahconah Country Club is hiring for Course Maintenance positions. You must have a valid driver's license, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, be willing to work EARLY morning hours, and outdoors in all kinds of weather.

For more details and how to apply, email or see Mrs. Grady in the College and Career Center.

It Takes a Village has a mission to, "provide FREE postpartum and early parenting support to families with babies and young children living in Western Massachusetts, and to inspire the community to welcome the newest members of their village."  Fulfilling this mission, ITAV offers a multitude of services to families in the area including:

• The Village Closet - a place for families to give and receive new and gently-used baby gear, clothing, diapers, feeding supplies and more.

• Home Visits for postpartum support of families with infants for up to 12 weeks.

• Children's Play groups

• Caregiver Support groups, workshops and more!

You can sign up to volunteer here: https://www.hilltownvillage.org/

Crane Currency is offering an opportunity to tour their facility and discover the variety of career options that they offer, ranging from work straight out of high school, to careers needing a college degree.

If you are interested, you MUST email Ms. Grady with you interest by 2:30 on Monday 4/24/23 so that we can take care of the necessary paperwork.

Notchviewis looking for seasonal stewards and is hoping to find the right wahconah senior to fill this position now and through the next several summers. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in park management, natural resources conservation, wildlife management, landscaping, and other related fields. 

A complete job description and application details can be found at:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=46084&clientkey=A116ACB81F47E0050535F1FC4DA6EE15

Berkshire Art Center is seeking to fill two Administrative Internship positions, one in Stockbridge, and one in Pittsfield.

Details can be found at

https://airtable.com/shriTf1UvgR3GFRCd

The Berkshire Innovation Center is taking applications for this summer’s BETA program. This program is for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in STEM.  This program is designed to educate students on the career opportunities available in the Berkshires, learn about CAD and 3D printing and work on team building and professional development skills. Students get to tour at least 5 companies, and have other companies present to them at The BIC.  They get hands-on experience with the technology and equipment we have here at our facility.   In the past, we have had a broad range of students from all over the county.  To make this opportunity even better- students receive a $1200 stipend upon completion. We have availability for 20 students. The program runs for 5 weeks, Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Pete Anderson in Guidance.

There is a QR code to direct you to the application, which can be found through this link:

https://www.berkshireinnovationcenter.com/beta

The Dalton Restaurant is looking for reliable, fast-working bussers and dishwashers. If interested, stop in at the restaurant and let them know!

Positive Behavior Support is currently hiring  behavior assistants for part-time and full-time work. They must have a high school diploma and be 18 years old. Pay ranges $20-$27 per hour. The position is providing direct Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children in their homes and the community. Training and path to Registered Behavior Therapist certification is included.

The Regional Coordinator for the Positive Behavior Support Corporation will be at all lunches on May 17. Stop by to see her to get details on what this job is and how you can apply!

Are you interested in learning about early education with infants and toddlers?Tina's Kiddie Junction DayCare will be expanding their  Dalton program to a new program in Hinsdale in the fall and is looking for students who have  a fun personality and are interested in working with small children.  You would need transportation, and hours would be 3-4:30 Monday through Friday. If you are interested, please contact Tina through email or 413-212-9578 .