Summer Youth Training Program Kicks Off in Leon County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2023
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
Summer Youth Training Program Kicks Off in Leon County
CareerSource Capital Region Partners with Leon County Government
to Empower Teens and Young Adults for Future Career Success!
TALLAHASSEE, FL–CareerSource Capital Region is thrilled to announce its partnership with Leon County Government and its Summer Youth Training Program. This collaborative effort aims to address the challenges faced by teens and young adults, including limited job opportunities, lack of skills and training, and limited work experience.
In today’s competitive job market, it is increasingly important to prepare young individuals for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The Summer is the perfect time for teens and young adults to gain work experience, build their skills and their resumes, while adding key contacts to their career network.
For Leon County’s Summer Youth Training Program, CareerSource Capital Region has directly engaged with the selected 48 youth participants this week to provide essential and soft-skills training, assessments, and financial literacy training. The Leon County Summer Youth Training Program gives teens and young adults, ages 14 -24 years, paid internships and work experience with Leon County Government departments. All positions are scheduled for 20 hours per week and pay $11.00 per hour. Applications for Leon County’s Summer Youth Program are typically accepted in the Spring each year, prior to the Summer session.
By working during the summer, 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 college applications
- Interview practice
“The partnership between Leon County and CareerSource Capital Region demonstrates our shared commitment to equipping young adults with the skills, knowledge, and support necessary to thrive in the workforce”, said John Hershey, Managing Director at CareerSource Capital Region. “We firmly believe that everyone has to start somewhere, and by providing early exposure to the working world, teens and young adults can better determine their preferences and make informed career decisions. By addressing these challenges, we aim to create a pathway to success and open doors to opportunities that will shape their futures positively.”
CareerSource Capital Region invites interested teens and young adults to submit a pre-application for its own Learn, Earn, and Advance Program (LEAP), which extends beyond the summer season. LEAP is designed with a focus on skill development, access to job opportunities, ongoing support for long-term education and career success.
To apply for LEAP, click here or call (850) 922-0023.
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Learn more about CareerSource Capital Region solutions and resources, visit www.careersourcecapitalregion.com.
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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.