Mayor Greg Fischer announces the launch of SummerWorks 2016 at UPS Worldport.
“The mayor is challenging every company in Louisville’s private sector to either hire or sponsor a youth for the 2016 SummerWorks program, which Fischer officially launched Monday morning.”
“In 2011, the program’s first year, we placed about 200 kids in summer work. Last year, we employed more than 2,500. That’s great progress by any measure, and we have one of the best programs in the country. But we need to do much more.”
“A recent study showed that young people who have participated in SummerWorks go on to the workforce and to pursue higher education in greater numbers than those who did not participate.”
“Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says there will be a stronger focus this year on placing students in jobs that match up with what they are learning in school.”
“The SummerWorks program gives students real world experience not only to help them build their resumes but earn money while they learn.”
