CUSHING JUNIOR CHAMBER PROGRAM
A Workforce Development Program for High School Juniors and Seniors
Hosted by Cushing Chamber of Commerce and Cushing Public Schools
The Cushing Junior Chamber is:
Details:
OVERVIEW:
It is simple... Our Junior Chamber program consists of Cushing High School students (9th- 12th grade). These students understand that we, as adults and business leaders, are taking the time to invest in them, in their future.
The students have a monthly lunch at the high school where they learn about a variety of industries; what it takes to achieve a job in that Industry; and how they can do so someday. They also learn the importance of professionalism, resume building, interview skills and more. Junior Chamber members have the opportunity to volunteer within our community and are being connected to see exactly how our City of Cushing economy works: Learning the importance of sales tax and doing business here in the 74023.
The Cushing Chamber is assisting Cushing Public Schools in guiding these students to college, trade schools or the workforce after graduation. Life is not a cookie cutter. In offering this program, giving students the opportunity to hear from business leaders, volunteering and networking, we are creating a workforce pipeline for Cushing, all while instilling life/ business skills into these students before they head out into the real world.
INTERNSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Due to the partnerships that have been nurtured between the Cushing Chamber of Commerce, our local businesses and Cushing Public Schools, seniors enrolled in the Cushing Junior Chamber have the unique opportunity to intern, along with the chance to apply for a scholarship each May.
The senior members have the chance to intern with our local businesses and entities 2 or more hours per day during their school day, so that it does not interfere with work or extracurricular activities. While doing so, they are earning high school credit through the ICap program and our businesses are mentoring and filling a gap in employment.
We, as the Cushing Chamber, are assisting in creating future leaders while creating a workforce pipeline for our business community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
AND APPLICATIONS:
Each school year, Junior Chamber Members are required to fill out a new application for acceptance. After acceptance, there will be an Orientation during their lunch hour. This spells out what to look forward to and what the expectations are. Aside from being Positive & Engaged, members are required to attend 6 of the 9 Lunch & Learn Meetings and Volunteer at 2 Chamber Events per year. Seniors wanting to intern at a local Chamber Member business will need to be in the Junior Chamber Program.
The applications are found below. Be sure to click which one pertains to you and/or your student. Students are also welcome to pick an application up in the high school counseling office.
Application: New Junior Chamber Member
Application: Returning/Renewing Junior Chamber Member
Application: Student Intern Application