Matt Marlin is applying for the position of Casual Child and Youth Care worker with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. He is currently enrolled in the Child and Youth Worker program at Loyalist College and will graduate in April 2017, providing him with training in areas such as preventing aggressive behavior and child development. Marlin has also volunteered with youth organizations, leading small group discussions. He believes his qualifications and experience make him a strong candidate and requests an interview to further discuss the role.

1. MATT MARLIN
466 Sidney Street, Belleville, Ontario, K8P 4A1 • 613-962-1995 • matt_marlin2000@yahoo.ca
Lori Atkins
Human Resources Specialist- Recruitment
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
1994 Fisher Drive
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X6
February 15, 2017
Dear Mrs. Atkins,
This letter is in response to the job posting for Casual Child and Youth Care worker for the
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. I was excited to read your job posting as I believe
my experiences and qualifications will allow me to take on the challenges associated with such a
role.
I am currently enrolled in the Child and Youth Worker program at Loyalist College and will be
finished with studies in the program on April 13, 2017. This program provides courses with
training on preventing and managing aggressive behaviour in children and adolescents, general
education focusing on childhood and adolescent mental health, child and adolescent development
and working within a group context. This program has also offered placement experiences
working with children and youth in a variety of settings. I also have experience working as a
volunteer with Quinte Youth Unlimited and Parkdale Baptist Church in Belleville leading small
group discussions with 4-6 teens on a weekly basis, discussing daily issues of life together.
I would like to speak with you further to discuss how my qualifications and experience meet
your requirements for the Casual Child and Youth Worker role in an interview. I have also
included my résumé in addition to this letter. Thank you in advance for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Matt Marlin