Escambia County Youth Employment Program Prepares Future Workforce

July 28, 2019

Escambia County’s Youth Employment Program gave 89 local youth the opportunity to gain paid work experience over the summer in various county departments.

The Youth Employment Program gave 16 to 24-year-olds the opportunity to get paid work experience in various county departments, including Public Works, Public Safety, Escambia County Area Transit, West Florida Public Libraries and more.

Through the program, youth worked up to 30 hours a week at minimum wage, gaining valuable experience all summer while learning workforce etiquette such as professional dress, timeliness and respect.

Youth Employment Program participants also received job readiness training and post-employment briefings, which provided them feedback about their job performance. The youth workers were recognized by District 3 Commissioner Lumon May and Neighborhood & Human Services staff at a ceremony Friday, July 26.

Pictured top: 2019 Summer Youth Employment Program participant Michelle Tinker. Pictured below: Participants Hillary Lewis, Mischel Johnson and Michael Thompson. Pictured bottom: Youth Employment Program participants Michelle Tinker, Gabby Ruiz, District 3 Commissioner and Chairman Lumon May, Hillary Lewis, Mischel Johnson and Michael Thompson. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Escambia County Youth Employment Program Prepares Future Workforce”

  1. Elw on July 29th, 2019 9:23 am

    Excellent program.

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