Ready to Work

Ready to WorkJob no: 495473Work type: StudentLocation: Paducah, KYCategories: Staff, StudentTitle: Ready to WorkSalary Range: $11.00 per hourContract Term Length: Not ApplicableStandard Hours: 20-30 hours per weekWork Location: On-SiteFLSA Status: Non-ExemptCollege: West Kentucky Community & Technical CollegeCampus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical CollegeDepartment: Student AffairsJob SummaryThe Ready to Work (RTW) Program serve pre-college, college, and post-college students who are receiving Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (K-TAP) benefits.PRIOR TO APPLYING, students must contact the Ready to Work Coordinator to determine eligibility.Kiki West-Johnson (270) 534-3423The programs can help with:• Paid work experience on and off campus• Counseling, advising, and mentoring• Referrals to community resources• Job references and referrals• Job readiness, life skills, and academic success seminarsThe work-study component of Ready to Work provides work opportunities on both on-campus and off-campus through work-study programs. Students in the programs gain work experience while earning extra income that will not reduce their K-TAP benefits. The placement of work-study students with both private and non-profit employers helps prepare them for the workplace by allowing them to gain work experience, job retention skills and earn extra income.Job Duties:On-campus: working in student service offices, labs, and various other campus departments.Off-campus: working in local elementary schools, small businesses, non-profit businesses, and various community service positions. All work assignments are aimed at the student's area of study for on-the-job experience.Minimum Qualifications:To be eligible for the Ready to Work Program, students must be enrolled in school and receive K-TAP benefits.Advertised: 02 Jun 2025 Central Daylight TimeApplications close: 02 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time