Summer Jobs Summer 2013 B O S T O N P R I VAT E I N D U S T R Y C O U N C I L “Join us in making a positive difference for the city, its neighborhoods, and your business.” -Gary Gottlieb, Partners CEO and PIC Board Chairman Employer-Paid, Employer-Supervised Every summer, the City of Boston and the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) organize private sector employers, from the region’s leading companies to neighborhood small businesses, to participate in the Summer Jobs Campaign. Over 3,000 high school students are hired each summer by more than 300 Boston businesses from a variety of industries including State Street Corporation, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Bank of America, Aramark, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Summer jobs are a critical factor in determining future success. Jobs teach students the habits of paid work – attendance and punctuality, speaking and listening, and accepting direction and criticism. Students who gain work experience during high school have higher employment rates and higher earnings later in life. These students stay in school, graduate high school, and enroll in college at higher rates than their peers. A broad-based summer jobs effort is important for a city. Summer jobs keep young people in constructive settings and off the streets; they help local employers fill vacancies and meet real business needs; they diversify the workforce; and they help prepare the next generation of workers to succeed in the economy. The right mix of work skills and career aspiration inevitably motivates academic achievement. To get involved, please contact: Josh Bruno, School-to-Career and Employer Engagement Director (617) 488-1327 Josh.Bruno@bostonpic.org 2 Oliver Street, Boston MA 02109 555 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain MA 02130 www.bostonpic.org PIC Career Specialists work closely with Boston Public School staff to recruit students and prepare them for employment through a series of job readiness workshops and career exploration programs. PIC Career Specialists and Employer Account Managers support students and employers throughout the summer, ensuring a productive and beneficial summer experience. 2012 SUMMER JOBS Frequently Asked Questions T O P E M P LOY E R S State Street Corporation Massachusetts General Hospital Brigham & Women’s Hospital Bank of America Aramark BlueCross & BlueShield of MA Stop & Shop Liberty Mutual How do I hire a student? To hire a student or learn more about summer jobs, please visit www.bostonpic.org/employers/summer-jobs What is the duration of the Summer Jobs program? Most jobs start on the first Monday after the Fourth of July holiday, though graduating seniors are available earlier. Most programs end the last full week of August. Many students are also available and willing to continue working on a part-time basis into the school year. UMass Boston The TJX Companies, Inc. Boston Bar Association Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Tufts Medical Center Children’s Hospital Boston John Hancock Youth Design Boston Vertex Pharmaceuticals Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Boston College Boston Red Sox Harvard University Will I be able to interview students? Yes. The PIC can help you to coordinate interviews so that you can select the student who best meets your needs. If an interview is not possible, the PIC can identify students for you based on your hiring criteria. What kind of support can I expect from the PIC during the summer? A PIC Employer Account Manager is available throughout the summer and can help develop appropriate job descriptions, solve problems, and answer any questions you may have. How much does it cost to hire a student? Hiring a student for the summer may cost less than you would expect. The table below reflects the total cost to your company to hire 1 student for a 7 week experience. Sovereign Bank Burger King Dunkin Donuts Citizens Bank McDonald’s Shaw’s Supermarkets 25 hours / week 30 hours / week 35 hours / week $8/hour $1554.00 $1864.80 $2175.60 $10/hour $1942.50 $2331.00 $2719.50 $12/hour $2331.00 $2797.20 $3263.40 *Wages include an 11% fringe: FICA, Unemployment & Workers Comp