Old Navy’s This Way Ahead Program recently selected Newton County Boys & Girls Club as a recipient of a $5,000 grant to help engage teens in preparation for applying and interviewing for jobs at Old Navy. Since receiving the grant, two teens have been hired by Old Navy from NCBGC and more are moving forward in the interview process.
"The Newton Boys & Girls Club is excited about this opportunity for our teens and the teens in the Newton County community,” Nakita Williams, NCBGC Club Director, shared. “Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia prides itself on professionalism and here at Newton we carry that same expectation for our youth. With these funds we will be able to provide clothing assistance for youth that need clothes for interviews. We also would like to assist members who may need transportation to and from interviews. Because some of these interviews may take place virtually, these funds will also support costs associated with virtual interviews. We’re so excited to see our teens engaged and focused on their interview skills for Old Navy.”
October is a key hiring month for Old Navy stores, Allison Clarke, Director of Account Strategy & Corporate Development at BGCA, shared. “Old Navy stores want to have their stores fully staffed by November.”
With these supportive funds and in partnership with Old Navy’s This Way program, Newton teens will be a part of that holiday staffing this year.
“Partnerships with our local community businesses open up new doors and opportunities for our teens,” Bob Mackey, CEO and President of BGCNCG, shared. “For many of our Newton teens this will be their first job. We’re excited for them and all the new skills they will learn within the working force.”
To learn more about Newton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/newtoncounty.