On Sat. June 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the
Denver Workforce Center will host an event aimed at helping low-income youth -- those between 16 and 19 -- get a job for the summer. The office, part of The Denver Office of Economic Development, has employment opportunities that pay $8.23 per hour for up to 160 hours (about $1,300 before taxes).
To qualify for a position, the teens must be eligible to work in the U.S. and meet at least one of the qualifying conditions. The conditions include qualifying for reduced or free lunches, living in public housing or Section 8 housing, meeting low-income guidelines or receiving assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
The program offers interested youth a week of career exploration, which includes life skills and job readiness training. That’s followed by job placement with a local business, nonprofit organization or government agency.
Youth can register for the event
here. The registration is being held on the first floor of the Westside Workforce Center at 1200 Federal Blvd. in Denver. Those that complete the registration process will receive gift cards. Those under 18 must have a parent with them and registrants must have proof of qualification for the program as well as proof of address, birth certificate, social security card and Student Colorado ID Card or school ID card.
Contact Confluence Denver Innovation & Jobs News Editor Chris Meehan with tips and leads for future stories at chris@confluence-denver.com.
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