Work Ready Bainbridge

Work Ready Bainbridge is an eight-week summer employment and workforce certification program connecting local youth employees (ages 16-24) with employers and the local business/nonprofit community on Bainbridge Island.

Program Goals:

Place curated selection of local youth into engaging local opportunities accompanied by a living wage for the summer.
Connect local businesses with motivated, driven local youth to develop mutually-beneficial professional relationships in our community.
Offer practical experience and education for young people wishing to understand what it means to successfully work in a business setting, and supplement with soft skill workshops on strategic thinking, workplace communication, professionalism, and financial literacy offering in partnership with the Rotary Club.
Certify program graduation with an official Work Ready certificate signed by BYS Exec Director, City Manager, and Bainbridge Rotary President.

Program Details:

5 Work Ready Bainbridge slots available for employers
Employee Commitment: 20 hours/week for 8 weeks
Employer Commitment: Meaningful project/opportunity with $17/hr wage split with BYS
$500 Program Completion Scholarship — paid by BYS — boosts total employee compensation to equivalent of $20/hour