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Atlantic County employers looking for workers to help with the busy summer season have a place to go.
The Atlantic County Workforce Development Board will provide reliable, quality workers for employment between May and September at no cost to the employer.
The board's Summer Youth Work Experience Program is seeking to match 275 county residents ages 16 to 24 with local businesses.
“This program has been extremely successful in helping employers find help during the busiest time of the year when many businesses are challenged by staffing shortages,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said. “It is also beneficial to participating youth who gain valuable experience and knowledge, while earning a paycheck.”
Program participants have the opportunity to engage in work experience for an eight-week period with a broad array of business and industry sectors, including retail, hospitality, child care, manufacturing, aviation and engineering.
Participants are required to work 25 hours per week with the potential to earn $3,400. Funding for this program is provided through the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Employers have the opportunity to select their employees from qualified participants who will complete 25 hours training and 175 hours in-person work with the cost of wages covered by the program.
“It really is a win-win for all,” Executive Director Fran Kuhn said. “Employers get summer help and youth get summer jobs and experience that could potentially lead to permanent employment.”
Employers or potential workers can CLICK HERE fill out applications through the website.
