Jobs 253

• 40-80 hours of job training and experience 
• High school credit 
• An academic completion bonus 
• Basic work readiness 
• Resume/interview skills 
• Increased self-confidence and personal growth 

Jobs 253 offers TPS high school students the opportunity to earn high school credit for graduation while gaining meaningful work experience and life skills. The City of Tacoma partners in funding up to a $500 stipend (per experience) that students receive when they fulfill the program requirements.

Note: Students will be limited to the number of opportunities they can participate in. Students who have not yet had an experience will be prioritized. Students will also be limited to a maximum stipend-received amount over their entire high school career. Please reach out to your counselor or career guidance specialist for more information.

Students can earn up to a .5 elective course credit for completing all program requirements which develop professional skills essential to success in the workplace.

View Current Jobs 253 Opportunities

1. Review available Jobs 253 opportunities.
2. Complete the Jobs 253 sign-up form. Students must be logged in to their TPS student account to access the form. Completing this form does not guarantee a Jobs 253 placement.
3. After completing steps 1 and 2, you will receive an email with the next steps to complete.

If approved and placed in an opportunity, you will receive a confirmation email and then be asked to complete a W9 tax form before starting your experience.

Students will complete and upload the following documents using a TPS Microsoft form to qualify for their credit and stipend at the end of their experience:

1. Everfi Financial Literacy Certificate
2. Resume: A well-crafted resume can help you stand out when applying for jobs, internships, or college applications. Check out our guide for creating a compelling resume.
3. Download Verified Work Hours Form
4. Download Jobs 253 Reflection Template

W9 UPLOADREFLECTION UPLOADRESUME UPLOADEVERFI UPLOADWORK HOURS UPLOAD

It is the student's responsibility to complete any requirements and upload documents appropriately. Failure to satisfy these requirements may impact their program eligibility. Students are limited to a maximum of three Jobs 253 experiences during their academic career.

*To maximize your success in programming, it is imperative that students check their district-provided email account daily for critical updates, requirements, and communication from program supervisors.

• Develop meaningful job experience and leadership skills.
• Benefit a school, neighborhood, and/or community.
• Is deemed safe by parent, guardian, school staff, or organizational staff.
• Student service work hours are completed under the supervision of an approved Jobs 253 partner organization (nonprofit, government agency, or local business).