Innovative Hire 2 week course Youth ages 16-24
2 - Week Certification course for Youth Ages 16-24: (No cost to applicants)
This hands on workshop with a proven 95% interview rate and a 65% hire rate is designed for job seeking youth that have little or no work experience to get through the algorithms and have an opportunity to be interviewed. Here you will develop conversational skills, transform your volunteer experience into real work experience for a resume and learn best practice for video presentations and how to navigate a new job board.
This series introduces participants to Ceemingly.com, a video-based hiring solution in King County. And is complimentary to a youth job fair in March 2027
Important: Participants are encouraged to bring their resume (PDF format) and, if available. Bring your laptop if you have one! A pen and workbook will be given to each attendee and will be required to bring to the following class!.....It's yours to keep!
Class Schedule:
Class 1: January 23, 2027 11am-1pm - (All About the Resume and interview) Learn how to build Ceemingly's proven 95% Interview rate resume, how to properly use AI to assist you on building it. How volunteer experience is work experience and how to use your resume to ace an interview, Be ready for a short mock interview!
Class 2: January 30th, 2027, 11am-1pm (Create a Video Cover Letter & Video Resume Learn how to use Ceemingly and Ceremony) - Learn how to create professional video resumes and video cover letters and build a free Ceemingly profile. Learn how to navigate the Ceemingly job board, find opportunities that fit your experience, and apply using video resumes. Ceremony Day!
Youth Participants will learn how to:
Understand how modern hiring systems screen candidates
How to use AI "properly" for resume building
Create a Ceemingly applicant profile (No cost)
Learn how to record a clear, professional video cover letter and video resume using basic equipment (Equipment available for use on site if needed)
Learn the 6 essential skills and how to communicate your experience and career goals confidently
Align video presentations with their resume and what local employers look for when reviewing candidates
Hands on Workshop with Mock interviews
Information on local employers that are hiring and role alignment
How to properly apply for work
Learn how to navigate the Ceemingly job board and apply for work using video resume attachments.
Sessions includes a live demonstration, step-by-step guidance using Ceemingly’s 59-second video resume framework and great interviewing tips. Time will also be reserved for questions and answers as well as participant support in each class.
This workshop is designed to give a voice and opportunity to all applicants including individuals impacted by limited access to technology and to support equitable hiring opportunities. All youth Welcomed!
All certificates from graduated applicant students will have a serial number unique to your name. Any employer that hires an innovative hire grad will receive a reduced cost on their Ceemingly hiring fee.
There will be a job fair just for youth following this course on March 2027.
Ceemingly Inc. is a partner of Workforce Development Council our course is UI, BFET credit approved.
Please register to the class head count is important to know how many workbooks we will need. You must attend both classes to be able to participate in the Certificate at the end.
Please see Wallingford branch event schedule for additional information.
jeisha@ceemingly.com