The Chelsea Foyer at The Christopher
The Foyer, in partnership with the Workplace Center at the Columbia University School of Social Work, has developed a program to connect our qualified young people to the employment community. Please read on to learn more about the program.
Matching Employers with Qualified Applicants
HOW IT WORKS
For Employers
Our goal is to meet the needs of local employers with a pool of motivated, pre-screened, and qualified applicants from the Foyer. These enthusiastic young people have successfully completed a vocational evaluation process that assesses their work readiness, job skills and career interests. Our applicants, once hired, are supported by our on-going vocational support services to ensure successful job retention at no cost to you.
Applicants from the Chelsea Foyer have met entry-level, supervisory, and managerial needs in a variety of employment settings:
Business & Information Systems
Bank Teller, Cashier, Sales Associate, Retirement Benefits Specialist, Administrative Assistant
Health Services
Nurse Assistant, Nutrition Assistant, Medical Biller, Personal Care Assistant, Dental Assistant, Psychiatric Services Aide
Science, Engineering & Technology
Mechanic, IT Assistant, Chemistry Lab Assistant, Animal Lab Technician, Sound Technician
Human & Public Services
Coach, Tutor, Youth Development Counselor, Assistant Freshman Admissions Coordinator, Assistant Store Manager, Beautician, Security Guard, Student Club Assistant, Library Page, Make-up Design Assistant, Alumni Outreach and Services Coordinator, Personal Fitness Trainer, Barista
Arts & Humanities
Culinary Assistant, Artist, Baker, Ballroom Restoration Apprentice
If you would be interested in providing an employment opportunity to one of our young people, please contact Elizabeth Garcia at 646-485-3900 or vial email at Elizabeth_Garcia@goodshepherds.org.
For Young People
As part of the Foyer program, you’ll work with our Case Managers and Independent Living Counselors (ILCs) to help you discover what jobs and/or career paths interest you and to figure out what steps you need to take to get there. We’ll also help you to develop basic job skills by providing you with access to computer skills training, tutoring sessions, internships, and Good Shepherd’s mentoring program.
Once we have identified the career interests of our residents, staff members work to build relationships with businesses that are in those fields. We want to match you up with a local employer to further develop your job skills and advance toward your career goals.
Many of our residents also participate in the Career Club which meets each week right at the Foyer. The Club gives you an opportunity to not only learn about job search skills, interviewing, rights of the employee, etc., but to share your own work place experiences and learn from the other members.
"I feel that the Foyer will be a great stepping stone for me to be successful in society."
- Raphael, Foyer Resident
