School graduates in just two weeks, and city officials make sure that young people have the right resources to use their free time wisely. New Orleans officials are pushing to get more teens to apply for jobs and summer programs this year. On Saturday, April 22, the city hosts the YOUth Matter Expo at the JOB1-hosted convention center. The exhibition will be held from 10 am to 2 pm, and those interested in attending can register here. Those between the ages of 16 and 24 are invited to connect with over 80 employers and training providers. Applications are also open for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. This paid program places 13- to 24-year-olds in New Orleans work environments, and pay starts at $15 an hour. This year the City Council approved an additional $2.1 million for the program, increasing the number of opportunities for 1,000 young people. There is a drive to fill these programs and positions to help reduce violent crime among youth. Resources like these can help replace getting off track, says Sonia Velavasu, director of the city’s Office of Workforce Development. “As the mayor says, nothing beats a bullet like a job. A job is the best social program I think we have going to the city of New Orleans,” said Villafasu. “This is an opportunity to introduce our youth to job and training opportunities that will expose them to sustainable wages.” The New Orleans Leisure Development Commission is looking forward to They also aim to fill 100 lifeguard positions.To attract more applicants, NORD is increasing their hourly wages to $16.71.They have also lowered the age of lifeguards to 15 with a work permit.
School graduates in just two weeks, and city officials make sure that young people have the right resources to use their free time wisely. New Orleans officials are pushing to get more teens to apply for jobs and summer programs this year.
On Saturday, April 22, the city hosts the YOUth Matter Expo at the JOB1-hosted convention center. The exhibition will be held from 10 am to 2 pm, and those interested in attending can register here.
Those between the ages of 16 and 24 are invited to connect with over 80 employers and training providers.
Applications are also open for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. This paid program places 13- to 24-year-olds in New Orleans work environments, and pay starts at $15 an hour. This year the City Council approved an additional $2.1 million for the program, increasing the number of opportunities for 1,000 young adults. There is a drive to fill these programs and positions to help reduce violent crime among youth.
Such resources can help replace getting off track, says Sonia Velavasu, director of the city’s Workforce Development Office.
“As the mayor says, nothing beats a bullet like a job. A job is the best social program I think we have going to the city of New Orleans,” said Villafasu. “This is an opportunity to expose our youth to job and training opportunities that will expose them to sustainable wages.”
the New Orleans Entertainment Development Commission Also looking to fill 100 lifeguard positions. To attract more applicants, NORD is increasing its hourly wage to $16.71. They also lowered the age of lifeguards to 15 with a work permit.