Bread for Life & Work Based Learning [Student Applicant]

Real work. Real pay. Real experience. Bread for Life is where it begins.

Bread for Life: Career Connect is a paid work/study opportunity for Athens-area youth ages 16 to 21 to earn while they learn. With guidance from industry professionals, you'll explore careers in sports & entertainment event planning, hospitality marketing, sales, food & beverage, and tourism. You'll gain real-world experience in a supportive environment at The Classic Center.

Those selected to interview will be notified soon, so look for an email with instructions on how to schedule time to meet with our selection committee.

What you'll do:
Get hands-on training and build entry-level skills in frontline roles like Event Setup, Housekeeping, Parking, Guest Services, and Banquet Services. These roles will be discussed in detail during your interview. Work-based learning students are encouraged to apply, and eligible students can earn school credit through this opportunity.

Who we're looking for:
We’re selecting 10 motivated young adults (ages 16–21) who are ready to take their first step into the workforce with energy, curiosity, and a strong work ethic.

How to apply:
Upload a resume and/or a short cover letter. Be sure to include details about your school involvement, volunteer work, or any experience that shows who you are. This is a competitive opportunity, so a thoughtful one-page cover letter in addition to OR in place of your resume will make you a standout among other applicants. 

Choose one of these questions for your cover letter submission and upload it when prompted:

Why do you want to be part of the Bread for Life Work/Study program, and how do you hope it will impact your future?

How do you think being part of a team helps you grow as a person and a professional?

If you could learn one skill to help you succeed in your first job, what would it be and why?

What interests you about working in hospitality, and what do you hope to learn from this experience?

All applicants offered a position must successfully pass a drug screen and a criminal background check. 

The Classic Center's EOE Statement

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and consistent with this policy, The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.