Summary of business
Electrical contractor, installation of telephone systems, computer wiring, installation and repair of air conditioners, furnaces, and refrigerator systems.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Training in office, electrical, heating and air conditioning

Job opportunities for
Youth who have Completed High School
Electrical Apprentice

Required job
Training and qualifications
Electrical apprentices need electrical experience and they are required to complete 4 years on the job training plus 288 hrs of classroom training a year. When they have completed this and passed the exams they become a Journeyman Electrician.

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Honesty
Politeness
Self motivated
Willing to take orders

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Proper spelling
Neatness

How to be successful in an
Interview
Be punctual and confident
Where proper attire and be clean and groomed
Speak properly and be polite
Jewelry needs to be kept to a minimum

Offered
Benefits
Medical insurance for employees
Paid vacation and holidays after 1 year
Retirement after 3 yrs
Truck to drive home after receiving license

What will get an employee fired
Causes for Termination
Sleeping on the job
Drinking or drug use while working
Stealing from the business
Fighting and lying

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Summary of business
Hotel Industry

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Waiter/waitress, bussing tables, front desk clerk, housekeeping (cleaning rooms)

Job opportunities for
Youth who have Secondary Education
All positions

Required job
Training and qualifications
No degrees are required and we have a training course for all job opportunities

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Be respectful
Honesty
Be caring towards others

How to be successful in an
Interview
Wear appropriate clean attire
Speak properly
Be confident

Offered
Benefits
Insurance
Vacation

What will get an employee fired
Causes for Termination
Not taking care of responsibilities
Being rude to a guest

Summary of business
Giftware retail sales, floral designing, sympathy & wedding consultant, plant care, knowledge of woods and periods of antiques.

Typical Jobs
Retail sales
Delivery personal
Occasionally floral design training

Required job
Training and qualifications
No degree necessary, however experience is always a plus
You need to be able to count cash and change, run credit card machines and have basic computer knowledge
Being able to operate a motor vehicle is necessary

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Above all, honesty and dependability
Good Verbal skills (common phone etiquette)
Readable handwriting or penmanship and correct spelling are very important

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Honesty
Applicants should apply in person
Calling over the phone is not desirable
Resumes are great

How to be successful in an
Interview
Nice dress (no tears or faded jeans, short shorts or short dresses, tops where your belly shows or open toed shoes)
Neatly groomed
Don’t be shy, speak up and ask questions
Be excited about the prospect of having a job and what fun it would be to work for the company. Don’t say “my mom told me I need to find a job."
Explain why you would be an asset to the business.

Offered
Benefits
Our company offers a fun place to work where the routine is never the same
We are very willing to work around school activities

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Tardiness
Calling in sick when you are not
Standing and watching while there are things to do
Theft
Misuse of delivery vehicle
Unable to take orders from your supervisor

Summary of business
We work with all aspects of the beauty business such as hair, skin, nails, tanning beds and retail business for hair and tanning products.

Job opportunities for
Youth with Secondary Education
Hair stylist
Nail technician
Receptionist

Required job
Training and qualifications
You need a hair and nail tech's degree
You have to be licensed through the State Board of Cosmetology

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Decent people who are honest and friendly
Must treat co-workers with respect

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Need recommendations and a drivers license

How to be successful in an
Interview
Need to look and act professionally
Hair and make-up should be in place

Offered
Benefits
Paid vacation
Retirement program.

What will get an employee fired
Causes for Termination
Dishonesty
Lacking the skills needed to style hair.

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Summary of business
We are a full service bank. We’re fully invested financially and personally in our community.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Maintenance
Teller

Job opportunities for
Youth who have Secondary Education
Teller
Management

Required job
Training and qualifications
Understanding of technology
Familiarity with office equipment, calculators, and keyboarding
Computer skills
Additional training is provided

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Clean and good appearance
Outgoing and confident
Personable with a smile
Listen and hear what is being asked of you
Communicate and make good eye contact

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Completed on time
Accurate

How to be successful in an
Interview
Same as desired employee characteristics.

Offered
Benefits
Shared cost insurance (dental, eye, medical)
Employer match retirement plan
Job security
Fun and challenging place to work

What will get an employee fired
Causes for Termination
Dishonesty
Incompetent
Undependable

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Summary of business
The Converse County Clerk’s Office records property transactions and marriage licenses, provides titles, and issues liquor licenses for county establishments.

Job opportunities for
Youth who have High School Education
Office positions

Required job
Training and qualifications
Knowledge of office organization, methods, standards, and practices
Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and filing techniques
Knowledge of purchasing procedures
Computer and calculator skills
Ability to perform a variety of secretarial duties
There is on-the-job training provided for all positions

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Neat and appropriate appearance
Dependable and punctual
Listen and hear what is being asked of you
Communicate and make good eye contact
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Interpersonal skills with co-workers and public
Ability to prioritize tasks
Willingness to attend training and enhance job performance

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Complete all questions
Honest
Neatness (does not have to be typed)
Logical order on resumes
Do not use resumes if there is an application form

How to be successful in an
Interview
Honesty
Clean and neat appearance
Punctual
Confident

Offered
Benefits
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Retirement incentive
Sick and bereavement leave
Prepaid legal
Optional additional life insurance

What will get an employee fired
Causes for Termination
Failure to perform tasks adequately
Continual and frequent absences and tardiness
Bad-mouthing of employees/supervisors
Failure to follow policies and procedures

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Summary of business
The public library provides books, newspapers, magazines, books on cassette and CD, videos, internet access, and more to the public.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Library page
Outdoor maintenance
Special projects

Required job
Training and qualifications
Some positions require special schooling and/or training
Knowledge and familiarity with libraries is required
Good customer relation skills
Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions
Outside positions require knowledge of landscaping and gardening tools

How to set yourself apart from other applicants:
Desired Employee Characteristics
Courtesy and friendliness
Dependable and a quick-learner
Ability to work well and interact with co-workers and the public
Adaptable and pays attention to detail

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Neatness
Completely filled out and specific to the job
Proper language and spelling

How to be successful in an
Interview
Dress appropriately for the job offered
Be on time and call for or have appointment scheduled
No sweats, jeans, or t-shirts unless appropriate for the job offered
Be neat and well groomed
Relax and be honest

Offered
Benefits
Paid holidays, sick leave, vacations
Full-time employees are also eligible for health insurance and deferred compensation plan
Outside maintenance is a contract labor position-no benefits

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Missing work without adequate notice
Inappropriate workplace behavior
Not getting the job done

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Summary of business
Kindergarten through 12th grade education

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Business Internship
Maintenance
Cleaning of classrooms during the summer

Job opportunities for
Youth who have Secondary Education
Teaching/other school district jobs

Required job
Training and qualifications
Ethics
Teaching degree

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Skills
Ability to work well with others
Punctuality

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Completely filled out
Turned in on time

How to be successful in an
Interview
Show yourself as a match for the position

Offered
Benefits
Sick leave
Retirement
Personal social security

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Violation of school policy

Summary of business
Newspaper and commercial printing

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Mail Room
Internships in Newspaper and Advertising

Job opportunities for
Youth who have secondary education
Journalist
Ad Sales
Printing Position
Bookkeeping
Computer Graphics

Required Job
Training and qualifications
Degree

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Honest
Hardworking
Pays attention to detail
Creative
Enthusiastic

How to be successful in an
Interview
Appropriate Dress
Eye-Contact
Verbal Skills
Writing Skills
(Grammar, Spelling, Sentence Completion, etc.)

Offered
Benefits
Health Insurance
401k
Vacation
Holidays

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Dishonesty
Theft
Failure to show up for work
Attempts to cause inner-office turmoil
Not being a team player

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Summary of business
Long term care for the chronically infirm and disabled.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Aide duties in dietary and nursing

Job opportunities for
Youth who have Secondary Education
CNA positions
LPN positions
RN positions

Required job
Training and qualifications
Taking the CNA class
On the job training

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Promptness
Reliability
Honesty
Good organization

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Average or above grades
Past experiences
Willingness to learn

How to be successful in an
Interview
Polite
Willing to take any shift
Good listening and speaking ability

Offered
Benefits
Insurance
Paid holidays

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Dishonesty
Abuse of a resident

Family Services
Department of

Summary of business
Petroleum and lubricant distributor additionally tire and service work and agricultural fertilizers.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Clerical
Service Personnel
Soil Testing
Delivery Person
Truck Drivers

Job opportunities for
Youth with Secondary Education
Accounting
Management Positions

Required job
Training and qualifications
Training is required for driving positions
Other types of training needed include hazardous material and commercial driving courses
No position requires a specific degree, however some may allow for further advancement in the future

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Well mannered and polite
Friendly
Punctual and reliable

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Correct grammar and spelling
Typed or computer generated, rather than hand written

How to be successful in an
Interview
Appropriate attire
Good eye contact
Confident without being cocky
Personable and polite

Offered
Benefits
Health insurance (cafeteria plan)
Retirement plan
Two weeks paid vacation
Paid holidays
Employee discounts

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Dishonesty
Tardiness
Poor Attitude
Drug or Alcohol Related Accidents
Poor Job Performance

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Summary of business
We provide healthcare to Converse County and the surrounding area.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Working in the Business office and in information systems
Maintenance as a grounds keeper
Certified Nursing Assistant

Job opportunities for
Youth with Secondary Education
X-ray Tech
Registered nurse
Clerical positions
Information systems
Surgical technicians
Respiratory therapists
Pharmacy tech

Required job
Training and qualifications
Depends on the position, all positions require high school diploma as a minimum
Some jobs require a college degree
We provide training in some areas

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Good work ethic
Honest
Dependable
Self motivated

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Completely filled out
Neat

How to be successful in an
Interview
Polite
Confident
Well groomed
Articulate

Offered
Benefits
For full time employees:
Health, life, and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement
Educational assistance

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Not following established policies

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Summary of business
A general contracting company that provides full time and part time jobs

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
If 18 years or older, a labor position

Job opportunities for
Youth with Secondary Education
Manager, depends on skill level

Required job
Training and qualifications
On the job training for tradesman
A two-year degree would help with office employees

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Reliability

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Don’t try to oversell yourself
Have good references, they will be called

How to be successful in an
Interview
Truth about the person’s capabilities

Offered
Benefits
After 1 year of employment the employee may receive:
401k
10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 5 paid holidays
Profit sharing
Health insurance

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Poor work habits
Not being to work on time
Not calling if they are late or not coming in at all

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Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Steady job with nice opportunities straight out of high school, a chance to have your college paid for if you are promoted to head clerk or dept. manager. The jobs are both part time and full time. Duties include cleaning, checking, and customer service.

Job opportunities for
Youth with Secondary Education
Any backstage support positions or retail management

Required job
Training and qualifications
None required
Professional training is provided in house
We will pay for outside training

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Dependable
Hard working
Wants to advance with the company
Good customer service

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Filled out correctly
Previous job experience if applicable

How to be successful in an
Interview
Good grooming and appearance
Wants to actually work for their money
Will be a team player

Offered
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Vacation, sick leave, 2 days off a week
401k and retirement
Stock options
Continuing Education (if in management)

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Any deliberate act against store rules

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Summary of business
Maintaining overhead and underground transmission and distribution electrical power lines. Construction of the above along with providing manageable power systems is also an integral part of our business.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Summer positions in light construction
After school shop and yard cleanup

Job opportunities for
Youth who have Graduated High School
Apprentice Lineman – we have a program designed to take a motivated employee from ground zero through their 4th year of training at which time they receive a federal license where they practice their trade anywhere in the U.S. as a Journeyman Lineman

Required job
Training and qualifications
4 year apprentice program

How to set yourself apart from other applicants:
Desired Employee Characteristics
Dedication and pride
Clean and neat appearance
Professional and friendly attitude
Unassuming
Team Player
Aptitude for learning and retention
Ambition
Have a fair and equitable trade of expectations

Expectations for
Applications and Resumes
What do you want this job to provide for you

How to be successful in an
Interview
Provide background on yourself
Ask appropriate questions

Offered
Benefits
Matching 3% retirement
Federal apprenticeship program
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Continuing education and training
Paid Health

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Not completing your apprenticeship homework
Failing apprenticeship tests
Belligerence and arguing with a supervisor
Coming to work late and not being a team player
Drinking heavily, drugs
Traffic violation against your C.D.L.

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Summary of business
Insurance Products: Auto, Life, Health & Disability, Home, Renters, Commercial, Medicare Supplement & Long-term care
Financial Products: Mutual Funds, IRA's, & Business Retirement Plans
Bank Products: Home Mortgages, Vehicle Loans, CD's, Checking, Savings, & Money Market Accounts.

Job opportunities for
Youth in High School
Part Time: Filing, Computer Input, Answering Phones and Making Appointments.

Job opportunities for
Youth with Secondary Education
Licensed Insurance Sales and Service Staff
Bank Certified Officer

Required job
Training and qualifications
State of Wyoming Licensing
24 hours of Continuing Education/2 years
Computer Skills
Customer Service Skills
On the job training

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Willingness to work(ie: availability for different shifts, willingness to take on projects, willingness to continue in self-development.)
Genuine Fri4endliness and Customer Service Oriented
Ability to prioritize work
Willingness to admit when you do not know the answer, but are willing to research the answer

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
Resume first, when approved Application completed
Looking for: Job Objective, Work Experience, Education, Work Skills, Computer Skills, and References.

How to be successful in an
Interview
Business Attire
Friendly
Genuine questions about the job and training
Don't complain about the past

Offered
Benefits
None

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Not showing up for work
Inappropriate behavior or dress
Not being able to pass the State Licensing Requirements
Not completing your Continuing Education for license renewals
Inability to perform office duties as laid out in the office manual
Not completing changes or applications

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Summary of Business
The Academy is responsible for serving law enforcement basic training needs designated by Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission. The academy currently employs 31 people.

Job opportunities for
Youth who have Completed High School
Instructors
Office positions
Housekeeping
Food Service
Maintenance divisions

Required job
Training and Qualifications
The service positions require at least a high school education.
The office positions may require a college degree
The instructor positions require extensive law enforcement backgrounds and a combination of certified training, experience and education.

How to set yourself apart from other applicants
Desired Employee Characteristics
Strong moral background
Clean background investigations
Extensive past experience in the work environment and can handle high stress
Strong on heart in caring for their fellow citizens

Expectations for job
Applications and Resumes
High quality, this is the first thing an employer sees and it leaves a lasting impression.
Factual information
Neat and Clean (have someone proof read) It is a representation of you.

How to be successful in an
Interview
Be familiar with the information on your resume
Know the role of the job you are applying for
Know about the company you are applying with and why you want to work there
Point out your strong points but don’t brag
Do not bad mouth former employers or supervisors
Do not ask questions about pay and benefits
Do not have an attitude
Dress up, clean up (short hair cuts, clean nails, and clothes are critically important)

What will get an employee fired?
Causes for Termination
Any act violating company rules

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