The city of Atlanta has millions of stimulus money available to put 16 to18 year old teenagers to work as part of the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency’s Summer Youth Program. About one thousand teens will be chosen to work 35 hours a week for 8 weeks, making $8.50 an hour.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Those eligible must be between 16 through 18 years old. Bring a birth certificate or state picture ID to prove age. Applicants must live in Atlanta. Bring a utility bill, lease or phone bill as proof of residence. To prove income eligibility, bring a Food Stamp Award letter, or (TANF) Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Award letter or proof of Medicaid.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The last day to submit applications is April 16, 2010.
APPLICATION LOCATIONS:
Dress appropriately, no baggy pants or halter tops. Applications will be accepted at these locations:
AWDA Headquarters
818 Pollard Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
404-658-9675
Adamsville Recreation Center
3201 MLK, Jr. Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30311
404-505-3181
Rosel Fann Recreation Center
365 Cleveland Ave., SE
Atlanta, GA 30354
404-558-7120
The city is also looking for companies to mentor the teens.
For more information go to www.atlantaworkforce.org.
