Mayor Announces Summer Job Program

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Approximately 2,500 young people between the ages of 14 and 24 will be able to work this summer for six weeks, thanks to $5.3 million in federal stimulus money.

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman announced the program Tuesday, along with Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks. JOBLeaders is also sponsoring the program.

It teaches young people job skills, including those skills needed to retain a job. 

The program targets young people with little or no employment history, teens from single-parent households, youth with physical and/or learning disabilities, foster children, homeless children, African-American young men, teenage parents, pregnant teens and those who may have had contact with the Justice System or the Department of Youth Services.

The eligibility period lasts until July 15. The program begins June 15 and runs through September 30. 

There is also a Work Readiness and Certification Program for Youth. 

For more information, visit http://www.cowicjobleaders.org

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