Future Ready - Connecting Tahoma Students with Jobs

The Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the Tahoma School District in preparing students for the work place and to explore a wide variety of career paths.
 

• If you are student looking for a part-time job, take this quick survey first to evaluate your work-readiness.  If after taking the survey, you believe yourself to be work-ready, explore the current Job Postings. 
• If you are a business and have a job opportunity, please send the job posting information to ceo@maplevalleychamber.org

Do your homework before applying for any job!

• Take a self-evaluation survey to determine your work-readiness and availability.
• Know the restrictions placed on teens under the age of 18 - see the information below.
• Know the name of the owner, general manager, and/or the contact person at the business in which you are applying.
• Know the position and job description for the job in which you are applying.
• Take your resume to a business you would like to work at even if it is not currently hiring; ask that your resume be kept on hand for future job opportunities.
• How to write a resume
• Enter the business alone; do not take a friend or relative with you and dress appropriately - first impressions are important.

 

Read more information from the State Of Washington Department of Labor & Industries

Click here for Teens At Work
Click here for the Parent/School Authorization Form for employment while attending high school.

For Students: Current Job Postings

Click here for the current job postings via the Tahoma Career Center.  The chamber has verified the business has an active business license with the State of Washington.
 

Resuming in the Fall of 2015 at Tahoma High School:

Job Shadowing

A job shadow is a great opportunity for THS seniors to learn more about a career and a chance to practice interacting with adults in a professional setting.  If you are interested in hosting a Tahoma senior for a four hour job shadow, please click on the link below.  Your contact information will be added to the THS Job Shadow Resource List.  This list is monitored by the THS Career Counselor and is NOT made public to the students.  Before giving your contact information to a student, the THS Career Counselor will screen the student to make sure he/she has an interest in your career area.

Job Shadow Host Sign Up

Career Spotlight Presentations

Business members who are passionate about their career are invited to do a 30 minute presentation at the high school.   Please complete the Career Spotlight form below and you will be contacted during the school year to schedule a  presentation date. 

Career Spotlight Presentations Sign Up