TAMPA, FL – CareerSource Tampa Bay is inviting Hillsborough County youth ages 16 to 21 to participate in a summer youth employment program. The Young Talent Tampa Bay – Summer Job Connection program will provide part-time paid work experience for up to 400 Hillsborough County youth that meet eligibility requirements.
The Hillsborough County School District and Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra Murman are partnering with CareerSource Tampa Bay to make the program a success. Murman sits on the CSTB Board. “The School District has committed to filling 100 positions,” said Michael Ramsey from Hillsborough County Public Schools and also sits on the CSTB Board.
Participants will be provided a six-week paid work experience opportunity in a targeted industry. Youth participating in the program will be paid $11.00 per hour and work a maximum of 24-hours per week. The program will run from June 10 to July 19, 2019.
The Summer Job Connection program will assist with career exploration, exposure to the world of work and provide extensive essential skills training through online and specialized workshops. The program offers youth an opportunity to participate in activities that are age appropriate, encourages them to take responsibility for their learning, become oriented to the workforce, and learn about new job experiences.
Applicants are required to complete a Summer Job Connection online application at
www.TampaSummerJobs.org. Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis as funding is limited. A CareerSource Tampa Bay Program Specialist will contact applicants to review and discuss their application and potential eligibility for the Summer Job Connection program.
All participants will be required to attend a mandatory, all day, Youth Summit at the end of May. The Job Fair/Matching event will occur at the end of the event.
CareerSource Tampa Bay will also be reaching out to businesses to participate in the program. Our Summer Job Connection employer online application is now active for those who would like to apply. The employer application can also be found at www.TampaSummerJobs.org. Non-profits, Government and Private-for-profit employers can apply for this opportunity. We are focusing on our targeted industries which include: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Financial Shared Services. Other in-demand occupational areas will also be considered for the Summer Job Connection program. CareerSource Tampa Bay will be the employer of record and provide 100% of wages for the program.
For interested youth, to learn more information visit our website at www.TampaSummerJobs.org or call 813.397.2028. Businesses interested in participating in the summer program can also visit our website at www.TampaSummerJobs.org or call 813.397.2035.
Key Program Dates:
April 1, 2019 – Program application launches for Youth & Employers
April 15, 2019 ̶ Youth Registration /Intake Sessions Begin & Employer Worksite Screening
May 2019 ̶ Youth Summit – Youth & Employer Event
June 10, 2019 ̶ Summer Job Connection – Participants first day of work
CareerSource Tampa Bay works with businesses and candidates to leverage their training, retraining, and competitive opportunities in the workforce. With more than 77,774 job candidates annually accessing its five career centers, CareerSource Tampa Bay is the single largest source of job candidates in the region from entry-level to executive-level candidates.
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