Back in the day, local businesses needing young workers had 2 options.
They could post “Help Wanted” signs. Or use word of mouth.
We’ve advanced quite a ways from those days. Now, stores and restaurants can … um ….
Well, at least a law firm or marketing company that needs, say, help with data input can ask an employee to put out a plea on Facebook.
Of couse, the last time a teenager was on Facebook was 2018.
Kevin Cano is not looking for a job. But the Staples High School junior is making it easy for those who are.
And for employers, looking for them.
Kevin recently launched Campus Flyer. The free website — a modern-day “Help Wanted” flyer — connects students with local jobs, and other opportunities.
The idea came after he did have difficulty finidng a summer job or internship. He realized that LinkedIn and Indeed are geared primarily toward professionals.
Kevin Cano
With his computer science and coding knowledge, he decided to build a soution for his demographic.
Available to students and employers throughout Fairfield County, Campus Flyer has already attrcted a number of teenagers.
Now it needs jobs they can fill.
Each user has an individual account.
Students sign up, create a profile, then have access to an Opportunity Lookup page.
It includes a search box with filters, map, and list of opportunities. Clicking on that list brings up descriptions of the job (or internship, research project, etc.), pay (if any), and contact information.
Employers can sign up as businesses or individuals (for babysitting, etc.). They can also offer volunteer opportunities. Information includes a job description, pay, location, age requirements, etc.
The website’s design is clean and user-friendly. There are no confusing bells and whistles. It does exactly what it promises.
An easy-to-navigate Campus Flyer page.
Kevin hopes any local business, non-profit or individual, with any kind of staffing need, will sign up and post details about job, internship and volunteer opportunities.
“There are lots of talented, motivated, tech-savvy students, ready to contribute,” Kevin notes.
If they’re anything like the site’s creator, Campus Flyer is the place to find them.
(Employers and students interested in Campus Flyers: Click here, then follow the prompts. Click here for the Instagram. Questions? Email info@campusflyer.com.)
