Career Center looking for employers and youth
SHOHOLA. County offers training and job placemet
Young people have until Friday, June 13, to apply to participate in the Pike County Career Center’s Summer Youth Employment and Training Program.
This is a federally-funded county program intended to provide job readiness training and competitive wages to Pike County youth aged 14 to 24. This summer’s participating worksites include automotive shops, daycares, construction companies, local offices and more.
The Career Center attempts to match participants with a position that aligns with their interests and career ambitions. Participants will develop new skills and gain work experience as well as earn money over the summer.
Young people over 18 or the parents of teens 14 to 17 can learn if they qualify to participate under the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by contacting the career center at 570-296-2909 or completing the interest form available on the career center page of the county website, www.pikepa.org/careercenter before June.
The Youth Orientation will take place on Monday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pike County Career Center, located at 837 Route 6, Unit 2, Shohola.
Employers Needed
Employers can still step up to employ these young people. The program depends on local employers to share their expertise by mentoring area youth. The federally funded program covers all costs, so employers have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Many employers have found competent full-time permanent employees in the process.