Welcome to CodeWorks 2023!

program information

 

Community Guidlines

No cursing, slurs, or use of any derogatory language.

Refer to people with pronouns they identify as.

Step in, step out – do not dominate the conversation 

  • Do not speak over people 

  • Do not cut people off when they speak

  • Attack the idea, not the person

This is a professional setting. Continuous behavioral issues put you at risk for dismissal. Incidents are required to be reported to YouthWorks. The following behaviors are not allowed:

  • Disrupting the class

  • Bullying

  • Disrespectful behavior 

  • Not performing work duties as assigned

lunch & breakfast

Breakfast (8:30 am - 9 am) and lunch (12:30 pm - 1:15 pm) are offered on-site in Room 225.

For the first 2 weeks, those 18 or under must come to Room 225 at 12:30 pm to accept or decline lunch.

CodeWorkers are able to exit the building to obtain lunch in the neighborhood.

Please return from lunch promptly. Returning late will be notated on time sheets.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

attendance

You are expected to show up to work on time every day.
Three unexcused absence leads to dismissal.
Being late two times in one week equals one unexcused absence.
Absences/tardiness due to illness, family emergencies, and pre-approved family vacations will be excused on a case-by-case basis.
If you are going to be late or absent, you must notify your work manager immediately. If you are absent without notice, you must let your work manager know why by 6 pm the day of your absence. Failure to do so (unless extenuating circumstances exist) will result in an automatic unexcused absence. 

dress code

Casual attire is acceptable:

  • Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, and sandals

We recommend bringing a light jacket or cardigan as the air conditioning can get cold occasionally.

Please avoid the following:

  • clothes that are too tight or too short

  • clothes with inappropriate images and/or language

  • overly ripped or torn pants

  • jewelry that is flashy and/or expensive

Any student who violates the dress code will be given a verbal warning upon the initial violation. Any subsequent violations could be cause for work dismissal.

COVID 19 Guidelines

If you are feeling sick please stay home and notify your manager. If you are well enough to work from home we will do our best to make virtual accommodations so you can still get your work hours in.

CodeWorks will follow CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19. Please visit their website if you think you may have COVID-19 or have been exposed to Covid-19.

Support Services

If you are in need of mental health assistance and would like to be connected with a therapist for free, please call the Black Mental Health Alliance at 443-827-6732.

For services like food, housing, utility assistance and other essential health and human services, dial 211.

termination

You will be terminated for repeated instances of

  • Failure to follow instructions 

  • Disrespectful and/or dishonest behavior 

  • Falsifying information on time sheets or other official forms

  • Engaging in any activity that endangers the safety or lives of co-workers or supervisors (e.g., fighting, being physically or verbally abusive, bullying, or making threats)

  • Repeated lateness

  • No-Shows for the first 3 days (unless pre-approved by Worksite or Unit Supervisor)

  • Use, sales or possession of any narcotics drugs or alcoholic beverages while on the job or during a YouthWorks related activity.

  • Stealing or possession of stolen property while on the job or during a YouthWorks related activity