Watch the video below to learn about Ready Workforce Institute:

For Viking Academy Students

Goals:

• Help students develop soft skills

• Strengthen Bristol’s workforce pool

• Broaden awareness of local industry

• Connect students with post-high school employment opportunities
  

Structure:

• Students are placed in a job for four Fridays working in low-skill, entry level positions.
  

Employers Provide:

• Clear expectations

• Supervision and support

• Any necessary safety training

• Feedback on student workers
  

Viking Academy Provides:

• 1-2 student workers

• Transportation

• Bagged lunch

• Insurance

Students then move to another job placement for the next four Fridays, with the opportunity for eight job placements per school year. Viking Academy is partnering with non-profit Advance Bristol to provide compensation to students for their work.  They are paid $50 per day.

For more info contact Ann Oakley or Kelly Vance 423-340-4383   Email Ann Oakley/Email Kelly Vance