IMPACTS
Students - we have served over 230 students
96% would recommend the program to others
100% said they learned something about themselves or work skills
91% learned something new about their job or career options
88% said they learned something new from their mentors
84% of our students said they practiced employability skills that were new or uncomfortable
Employers
94% said their student employees practiced essential skills at work such as time management, communication, and problem solving
95% said Summer Jobs Program students positively contributed to their organization
96% want to participate as host employers again
Collaboration Success
161 adult mentors have volunteered hundreds of hours of time to support students
100+ employers have offered to provide opportunities for students
AJAY MT facilitates the program in Anaconda, Bozeman, Helena Area, Whitehall and Yellowstone County.
10 organizations, 4 colleges, and 9 school districts are involved in implementing the program in 5 different regions.
1 Year Later
81% agreed that the summer jobs program increased their confidence in the workforce
30% of participants continued in their position even after the Summer Jobs Program ended
“My mentor taught me to believe in myself.”
“I learned how to manage time and how to deal with and solve problems.”
“I learned how to advocate for myself and to be more confident.”
“I learned how to be a contributing member of a team.”
“I learned how to navigate professional relationships.”