Now Recruiting for the 2022-2023 #LEAD Program

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2022

Now Recruiting for the 2022-2023 #LEAD Program

[Tulare County, CA] - The Community Services Employment Training (CSET) Youth Workforce Department is recruiting for the #LEAD (Leading, Educating, Advocating, and Dedication) Program. #LEAD is a leadership and college/career readiness program for high school juniors and seniors in Cutler/Orosi, Dinuba, Porterville, Tulare or Visalia.

By participating in the #LEAD program, local youth gain access to employment opportunities, college readiness courses, peer support, and dedicated mentors from various professions. Through bi-weekly sessions facilitated by CSET staff and guest speakers, members will learn about time management, mental health, healthy relationships, study habits, financial literacy, résumé building, and more. Students engage in volunteer service and will take a year-end field trip to celebrate the student’s successes.

“We are extremely excited to recruit for our tenth cohort of #LEAD youth participants! This is a great opportunity for local youth to learn valuable skills they will utilize at school and in their careers,” stated Kylie Gonzales, #LEAD facilitator. “Our youth leaders will engage in team-building activities, networking, job readiness training and more to help them fully realize their leadership abilities.”

To apply, candidates must complete an online application at www.cset.org/lead by September 23, 2022. Candidates must be a high school junior or senior in Cutler/Orosi, Dinuba, Porterville, Tulare or Visalia to apply. Those who submit an application will be invited to a virtual small group interview the first week of October 2022.

For more information regarding the #LEAD program and its application process, please contact #LEAD facilitators Kylie Gonzales at (559) 713-5161 or kylie.gonzales@cset.org, or Matthew Glasgow at (559) 713-5170 or matthew.glasgow@cset.org. #LEAD is funded by the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency and the Tulare County Board of Supervisors.

Community Services Employment Training (CSET) inspires youth, families, and communities to achieve self-reliance through innovative pathways and collaboration. Since 1976, CSET has been the Community Action Agency for Tulare County. To learn more about CSET’s services and impact in Tulare County, please visit www.cset.org or call (559) 732-4194.

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