Summer Youth Employment gives Jackson's young adults the opportunity to kickstart their careers with real world experience and employers the chance to invest in the community while growing their future workforce.

The program is open to 16-24 years olds who live in, or attend school in, Jackson County.

Summer Youth Employment provides paid on-the-job training that helps young adults

• Gain meaningful work experience & mentorship
• Build professional networks
• Gain soft skills (i.e. attendance, communication, professionalism, attire)
• Learn about new industries
• Learn how to manage money