LEAP (Learn, Earn & Advance Program) for Youth and Young Adults Announced by CareerSource Capital Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2022
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Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
LEAP (Learn, Earn & Advance Program) for Youth and Young Adults Announced by CareerSource Capital Region
GADSDEN, LEON & WAKULLA COUNTIES, Fla.– CareerSource Capital Region welcomes local youth and young adults (ages 16 – 24) who are not enrolled in high school or college to learn new skills and earn money in 30 days or less through the LEAP paid internship program.
In our region, a lack of education and skills prevents most teens and young adults from entering the job market. In this program, eligible young adults have the opportunity to enroll in a 5-week soft skills & financial literacy curriculum and paid internships of up to 480 hours earning up to $6,242.
In the Capital Region, statistics indicate that there are 624 disconnected youth between 16-19 not in school, not high school graduates or are either unemployed or not in the labor force (Chmura JobsEQ). Although statics are not currently available, if individuals ages 20-24 who are not in school, not high school graduates or are either unemployed or not in the labor force are added, there are likely more than 1,000 residents in the capital area who are likely eligible to participate with LEAP.
Within this program, employers are eager to meet individuals who are new to the workforce and provide opportunities for participants to gain essential skills for employment. At their nearest CareerSource career center, young adults also can improve employability with assistance perfecting résumé writing and interviewing skills, establish career goals, and even pursue customized career training. These services are provided at no cost to job seekers.
By participating in the LEAP program, young adults gain:
- Real-world work experience
- Improved interpersonal communication skills
- Career choice advice and educational guidance
- Mentors & role models
- Connections for future career opportunities
- Resume building for future jobs or school applications
- Interview practice
Participants benefit from a source of income through paid internships and gain skills necessary for professional success.
“We are excited to offer the Capital Region this exciting and valuable service the ‘Learn Earn and Advance Program (LEAP)’, that can help change the lives of our youth and young adults for the better!” said John Hershey, Managing Director at CareerSource Capital Region. “The opportunity to gain new skills and earn an income from some of the best employers in the region, through paid internships, can make all the difference in getting that first career opportunity. Not only that, youth and young adults get support from a team of professionals throughout the process! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, so come visit with our LEAP team today!”
Hear from a past LEAP participant Makalya Brooker who gained help from CareerSource Capital Region at this link: Watch Here
To make an appointment at the career center nearest you or find employment and training resources in your community offered by the CareerSource Capital Region, click here. Additional resources for job seekers and businesses are available on employflorida.com, Florida’s official job-matching portal.
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About CareerSource Capital Region
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Solutions for career seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, and labor market information. Solutions for employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and career seekers are matched through the Employ Florida system. Most solutions are provided at no cost. This initiative was supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $6,036,884 with 0% financed from non-governmental sources. Programs funded through CareerSource Capital Region are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network. Learn more at www.careersourcecapitalregion.com.