Sales Associate Apprenticeship
This Sales Associate DowneyMADE apprenticeship is a paid, real‑world sales and customer service experience where students (ages 16+) build professional skills and are supported by mentors every step of the way.
Email: Apprenticeships@DUSD.net
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For Students (ages 16+)
- Learn how to talk with real customers, listen to their needs, and recommend solutions with confidence.
- Build skills in communication, presentations, and customer service that apply to any future job or career field.
- Get hands‑on experience using digital tools that sales, tech, and business teams use every day.
- Add a real occupation to a résumé and college or job applications.
For Parents and Families
- Students are supervised and coached by trained staff and workplace mentors who focus on safety, ethics, and professionalism.
- The program includes related classroom instruction on topics like customer engagement, recordkeeping, pricing, and conflict resolution.
- Emphasis on ethical sales practices, customer privacy, and responsible use of technology helps reinforce the values families want to see in the workplace.
Career and College Advantages
- Apprenticeship experience strengthens college, scholarship, and employment applications by showing real, documented work processes and competencies.
- Students learn time management, teamwork, reporting, and basic contract/estimate skills that are valuable in business, STEM, and entrepreneurial pathways.
- Exposure to technical products and market trends prepares students for roles in tech, construction, manufacturing, and other growing industries.
Built‑in Support
- Step‑by‑step training in each competency means students are never “thrown in” without preparation.
- Regular check‑ins with workplace mentors ensure students know what to expect, how they are doing, and where they can grow.
- Clear expectations, structured feedback, and a focus on continuous learning help students feel confident and supported as they progress.
- Assistance with resumes, job onboarding, and more.