Bridging the gap

By Observer Staff
| 4:00 a.m. September 25, 2014

Children's Guardian Fund President Hal Hedley presents plaques to Mark Richmond from Furniture Warehouse and Phillip Tavill, CEO of Children First. Courtesy photo

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+ Bridging the gap
The Children’s Guardian Fund wants to help teens get hired. The newest program, Kids Getting Jobs, aims to help teens in foster care gain employment with local businesses. As part of the program, teens will be guided through the job-search process, including tips on interviews and the first day of work. The Furniture Warehouse office in Bradenton and Children First office in Sarasota have already taken steps toward hiring and opening positions for teens through the program. For more information, call 447-6584.