The Shelby County Commission (SCC) is taking applications for the Summer Youth Program through the end of January. The program allows local students to receive on-the-job training and work skills while earning a paycheck.
From the SCC website:
The County Commissioner’s Summer Youth Program provides opportunities for students in Shelby County to develop constructive work habits, positive attitudes and valuable job skills necessary to enter the workforce.
During the Program each student will be held to the highest standards of attendance and will be assigned to departments within County Government, corporate sponsors and/or non-profit organizations with specific work needs.
Each student will adhere to the established work schedule and perform effectively the work assigned to them. The students will be assigned a mentor and will receive developmental workshop training during the program. Each student will receive $8 per hour for up to 37.5 hours per week for eight weeks beginning June 1st.
To be eligible for the Program the applicant must live in Shelby County, TN, must be 16 years of age by June 1, 2020 and be currently enrolled in school: trade schools, college, home school, public or private high school.
Link to information: https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/3279/Summer-Youth-Program-2020
