To celebrate the start of a new year, the Work First Recruitment Team is reading through each and every application that we have received over the past few weeks in search of the new 2020-2021 Work First Fellowship cohort. For those who have not yet submitted their application, we wanted to take this opportunity to clarify the application process and deadlines. Although the Priority Deadline was January 6, 2020, we will continue accepting and reviewing applications until March 16, 2020 or until all positions are filled. What does that mean for prospective applicants? Send us your application! Offers are extended on a rolling basis, so the sooner the better.
As always, we welcome questions to the Work First Recruitment email and will try to respond to them as soon as possible. But don’t forget:
“Although the Priority Deadline was January 6, 2020, we will continue accepting and reviewing applications until March 16, 2020 or until all positions are filled.”
Finally, because we haven’t been able to post new installments of Meet the Fellows in a few months, here are three “quick” Meet the Fellows for our Memphis, San Francisco, and Jamaica Fellows!
FUN FELLOW FACTS
Name: Hannah McCarty
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Fellowship Site: Memphis, TN
A glimpse into her day: I lead resume workshops for clients, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to help make a resume that makes them proud.
Her 5-Year Goal: I hope to be a licensed social worker who does policy advocacy on the side.
Name: Meghan McKenzie
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Fellowship Site: San Francisco, CA
A glimpse into her day: Supporting the veterans who come to our office by listening and assisting them through case management, resume editing, interview prep, and applying for jobs.
What she’s looking forward to: Continuing her research on how to help women veteran clients get the support they deserve.
Name: Jade Little
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Herndon, VA
Fellowship Site: Jamaica, NY (Queens)
A glimpse into her day: I’m always either teaching or preparing to teach! I’m on my way to becoming a Food Protection and TASC (High School Equivalency) Exam expert.
Her favorite thing about her site: The size. I like that it’s smaller because I get to tailor my classes to suit the needs of clients.