[Durham INC] Durham YouthWork Internship Program Now Seeking Applicants

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News Release
For Immediate Release: February 25, 2020

Durham YouthWork Internship Program Now Seeking Applicants
Hourly Rates Range from $7.25 to $12; Applications Now Accepted Until March 27


DURHAM, N.C. - Durham youth, ages 14-24, who want to explore a career, earn money, and gain valuable work experience can now apply to the 20<https://durhamnc.gov/598/Durham-Youthwork-Internship-Program>20 Durham <https://durhamnc.gov/598/Durham-Youthwork-Internship-Program> YouthWork<https://durhamnc.gov/598/Durham-Youthwork-Internship-Program> Internship Program<https://durhamnc.gov/598/Durham-Youthwork-Internship-Program>.

Approximately 300 paid summer internship opportunities are available with the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Public Works Department, Neighborhood Improvement Services Department, Durham Parks and Recreation, and others. Additional partners providing summer employment opportunities include Durham County Government, Durham Public Schools (DPS), Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University, Duke University Medical Center, local businesses, and non-profit organizations.

The selected youth will begin work in mid-June with job assignments typically lasting between six and eight weeks with hourly rates ranging from $7.50 to $12. Selected youth participants will also take part in a job skills workshop led by the City with assistance from professionals from local businesses and organizations. Potential applicants may review the position description to determine their eligibility and apply by the Friday, March 27 deadline by visiting the City's website<http://durhamnc.gov/1473/City-Jobs> and selecting the job listing for Durham YouthWork Intern.

For more information about applying for employment, contact Senior Employment Program Coordinator Kelli McLean Slade with the City's Office of Economic and Workforce Development at (919) 560-4965, ext. 15221 or email<mailto:DurhamYouthWork at DurhamNC.gov>.

The Durham YouthWork Internship Program<https://durhamnc.gov/598/Durham-Youthwork-Internship-Program> is administered by the City's Office of Economic and Workforce Development and is a partnership with Durham County Government, DPS, Durham Technical Community College, and Made in Durham.

About the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Guided by the City's Strategic Plan<https://durhamnc.gov/183/Strategic-Plan>, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development<https://durhamnc.gov/446/Office-of-Economic-Workforce-Development> helps to ensure that Durham has a strong and diverse economy by helping to increase the commercial tax base, preparing the workforce to meet the demands of current and emerging industries, promoting long-term economic growth through the revitalization of downtown, urban and targeted suburban areas, and providing technical and targeted financial assistance for businesses.

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