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Job Description
As a High School to Hire Apprentice for the State of Missouri, you will be an integral part of the Team! You will develop strong and trusting relationships with internal and external customers as a part of the on-the-job training. You will be a problem solver by researching and assisting internal and external customers in finding answers to their questions or directing them to the correct team member for assistance.
As an Apprentice you will complete 144 hours of competency education requirements, while completing 1,856 hours of on-the-job training. Apprenticeships make it easy to earn while you learn/train on-the-job.- Learn about state government overall business services and strategies to assist citizens and stakeholders.
- Explore different Departments and programs to discover your interest and passion as you start your career adventure with the State of Missouri!
- Learn to provide business operations support and services by executing on the important behind the scenes work that keep the agency functioning efficiently:
- Welcome and greet customers
- Answer and properly route phone calls for multiple locations
- Schedule, plan and organize meetings through Outlook
- Draft letters, memos and communication
- Enter, update, and/or retrieve information in automated systems; develop spreadsheets; utilize various software packages
- Create visual presentations
- Assist team members with projects, including research and analysis
- Establish and maintain complex filing systems; prepare and/or oversee the preparation of records for storage and/or archiving.
- Learn to work with sensitive material and maintain highest level of confidentiality and integrity
- Learn to monitor activities in terms of time, efficiency and quality, adjusting when necessary
- completion of junior year of high school and plan to enter into the workforce after graduation
- letter of recommendation from one high school teacher or counselor
As a part of the on the job training, Apprentice will attend and complete the Missouri Government Apprenticeship Academy, where you will get an introduction to and focus on building your skills in the areas of: Culture-Mission, Vision and Values, Customer Service, Administrative functions, the Legislative Process, Budget Process and Financial Management, Audit Process, General Services: Procurement and Risk Management, Human Resources, Sunshine Law and Call Centers.
What careers will this Apprenticeship prepare you for?- Accounting Clerk -- Accounts Assistant -- Financial Services Technician
- Human Resources Assistant -- Human Resources Technician
- Administrative Support Clerk -- Administrative Support Assistant -- Administrative Technician
- Research/Data Assistant
- Risk/Claims Technician -- Procurement Associate -- Stores/Warehouse Assistant
- Customer Service positions
- And so many more......
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
Show moreBuild the Missouri of tomorrow.
Ensure a strong foundation today.
Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.
No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!
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