Summer Jobs Summer 2013 “Join us in making a positive difference for the

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
[email protected]
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