COLUMBUS, Ohio – More young people in Franklin County will get jobs this summer through an expanded youth employment program.
The county commissioners will sink $2.3 million dollars into YouthWorks in an effort to link 1,700 low-income teens and young adults with summer jobs and internships.
More information is online at the commissioners’ website.
With the money added to the nearly $4 million already earmarked for the SOARhire! Summer Youth Employment Program, YouthWorks will connect more than 600 low-income youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with summer internships and work opportunities.
YouthWorks is supported by welfare funds.
The commissioners will contract with the Columbus Urban League, Godman Guild Association, Henkels & McCoy Inc., J. Ashburn Youth Center and St. Stephen’s Community Services to recruit kids living outside the Columbus city limits, teen parents and those leaving the foster care system.
Job placement for YouthWorks participants will occur in mid-June.
Eligible youth must be residents of Franklin County and have a family income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.