Summer Youth Job Program Gets $6-Million Funds Boost
A Los Angeles summer job program for low- and moderate-income youths has received a 36% boost in funding this year, Mayor Richard Riordan announced Tuesday.
Riordan said the $6-million increase in the federally funded Summer Youth Employment Program will translate into 4,000 more jobs for 14- to 21-year-olds who live in the city. In all, $23.7 million has been earmarked to put about 14,000 youths to work during the traditional break from school.
“Thousands of young Angelenos will have the opportunity to work and to gain the experience, dignity and skills that come with it,” Riordan said at a City Hall news conference announcing the funding increase.
Job-seekers, as well as employers interested in participating in the program, may call (800) FOR-A-JOB for more information.
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