Bronx teen gets his wish: a summer job
There was something about Anthony Hunt that grabbed Ramon Falu’s attention.
Falu, the president of Bronx employment firm Pink Diamond Staffing Services, read a Your Money cover story this month about Anthony, a 17-year-old junior at Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School, who had spent a year looking for a job without getting an offer. But after reading about Anthony’s dedication, Falu, 69, tracked him down and offered him a summer job at his office in the Hub section of the Bronx. Anthony will work Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $8 an hour.
His first day of filing, computer work and office maintenance is Tuesday.
“I felt welcome, I like the environment,” Anthony said of his employer. He added that the Your Money story on the tough job market for students prompted calls from several employers. “It’s kind of funny, ain’t it?” he said.
Falu said he was impressed by Anthony’s story and his determination. Experts recommend kids show the same kind of drive as they search for work.
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