“The Urban League's partnership with 4 other agencies will is
going to strengthen the City’s youth employment program. This will be a
great opportunity for hundreds of local youth to gain valuable on-the-job
experience and career preparation,” Mayor Mark Mallory said. “Youth
employment has been one of my top priorities as Mayor. Employment
experience at an early age is crucial in giving young folks the best
opportunity for success as an adult.”
”I am excited about this year’s partnership,” stated Council
Member Simpson, “The Administration and I have worked hard since last summer to
improve the program’s training and assessment tools, and this coalition will
help implement these changes and enhance the experience for our young
people.”
Informational flyers explaining how to apply for the City’s Summer
Youth Employment Program will be available at the Mayor’s Youth Job Fair on
Thursday, March 28, at the Duke Energy Convention Center from 2 pm to 6 pm.
The City’s Summer Youth Employment Program pays the youth
employees over $1,200 for the eight week employment program, which includes one
week of training, and seven weeks working at the partner businesses or
non-profits. As part of the program the youth will receive financial
literacy training, college preparation and exploration, on the job experience,
and participate in service learning projects. This year, the Urban League
partners with the Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency,
Cincinnati State College, Easter Seals, and the Urban Appalachian Council to
place the youth into jobs.
The City is also hiring young people to work for the Cincinnati
Parks Department, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, ArtWorks Mural Program,
and a few other City Departments such as Health, Law and Enterprise
Technology Solutions.
