CareerSource Research Coast is pleased to announce the return of the highly successful ‘Summer of Success’ youth employment program for the summer of 2024. Made possible through generous funding provided by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), this initiative aims to equip local youth with essential soft skills and real-world experiences to empower their career exploration and development.
Beginning June 10, 2024 through June 14th, St. Lucie County High School students between the ages of 16 through 20 will undergo engaging soft skills and employability training sessions. These sessions will provide invaluable insights and guidance to help youth navigate the professional world with confidence and competence.
Following the training, from June 17th through July 12th, participants will embark on a four-week internship with various participating businesses across St. Lucie County. These internships will offer practical, hands-on experience in diverse fields and industries, with participants earning $15 per hour for up to 32 hours each week. Upon completion of the program, each participant stands to earn nearly $2,000 in salary, and valuable experiences.
Last year's participants were engaged in a wide range of roles across the county, including administrative duties, engineering, the arts, and more. Partnering organizations included Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, Oxbow Eco-Center, EndIT, Smithsonian Marine Aquarium, and others.
"We are thrilled to offer once again the ‘Summer of Success’ program to the youth of St. Lucie County," said Brian Bauer, President/CEO of CareerSource Research Coast. "This program not only provides crucial training for a world they may not yet be familiar with, but also offers participants the opportunity to gain real-world experience in their desired fields. We believe that empowering our youth with these experiences is essential for their future success."
Registration for the Summer of Success program will open April 15, 2024. Interested youth are encouraged to visit https://careersourcerc.com to register and secure their spot in this transformative program as registration is limited.
For more information about the ‘Summer of Success’ youth employment program, please call 866-4U2-HIRE or email SummerOfSuccess@careersourcerc.com.
About CareerSource Research Coast
CareerSource Research Coast (CSRC) is a private, non-profit, Florida corporation with a board of directors consisting of private businesses, economic development and education representatives, community and state agencies, and elected officials. Members of the board represent the diversity of businesses, organizations and trades that operate in Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. The State of Florida chartered CSRC to create and manage a workforce development service delivery system responsive to the needs of businesses and job seekers. Our certified workforce professionals can be reached by calling 1-866-4U2-HIRE or 1-866-482-4473. For program funding details in compliance with the Stevens Amendment, please visit www.careersourcerc.com/program-funding.
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